But because of a much improved road - and - rail network that services many of the towns along the coast, the function of the Coastal Express has increasingly become slanted toward tourism, which is reflected in the design of the ships.
Kuna aga rannikuäärsete linnade maantee - ja raudteeühendus on nüüdseks suuresti paranenud, on rannikuekspress orienteeritud üha enam turistidele, mida on ka näha laevade kujunduses.