Brief (coffeeyo.com): On September 10, Nanjing Hexi’s “Little Blue Whale” tram coffee train unveiled its first full refresh since launch, introducing a “station-based + mobile” dual-mode coffee service that lets visitors board for coffee at a stop and commuters enjoy freshly ground coffee on selected evening runs.
On September 10, the “Little Blue Whale” tram coffee train on Nanjing’s Hexi line welcomed its first comprehensive refresh since entering service.
The core of this refresh is the launch of a “station-based + mobile” dual-mode coffee service. From 11:00 to 17:00 daily is the station-experience period: the train stops statically at the East Gate of the Olympic Sports Center station, where visitors can board, order coffee, and enjoy an immersive, photo-friendly leisure experience.
After the station period ends, the train resumes passenger service and activates mobile coffee: departures at 17:00 from the East Gate of the Olympic Sports Center station and at 18:00 from Yuzui station are both equipped with on-board coffee, continuing until 19:00. Commuters can enjoy freshly ground coffee en route while taking in the riverside scenery along Hexi Jianye.
Before 11:00 and after 19:00 each day, the train still performs its normal commuter function, and coffee is not served in the carriages, balancing commuting needs with a distinctive cultural-tourism experience.
During the station period, orders can be placed on site or in advance via Meituan and Dianping; the base tram fare during operating hours is unchanged, and coffee is an optional value-added service. The upgrade also introduces a 30-yuan single-person “check-in” combo ticket, which includes a 2-yuan tram ride benefit, any specialty drink worth up to 38 yuan, a cultural-creative souvenir, and an exclusive ride memorial certificate with a stampable commemorative seal.
The Hexi tram passes urban landmarks such as the Hexi CBD, Poly Grand Theatre, Nanjing Eye, and Yuzui Wetland Park, combining commuter service with riverside sightseeing. In June 2025, the “Little Blue Whale” coffee tram officially entered service, bringing freshly ground coffee into the tram carriage for the first time and exploring a “transport + coffee + cultural tourism” integration path, transforming the train from a commuting tool into a cultural-tourism consumption venue.
This refresh retains the classic warm-orange-and-sky-blue color scheme, completing a body brightening upgrade with new glowing brand logos and a continuous light strip along the waistline. At night, the illuminated body shines in harmony with the riverside night view. Inside, a relaxed and elegant coffee-themed space is created; while waiting for drinks, visitors can browse original cultural-creative products, read, and taste seasonal limited-edition specialty drinks. The refresh also opens group customization services, suited to study tours, corporate salons, small team-building, and riverside micro-travel scenarios.
Video: Da Yue.
Source: Yangzi Evening News / Ziniu News (reporter: Da Yue; proofread by Tao Shougong).
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