Energy conservation and environmental protection in railway operations
First written in FY2016. 5 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2023.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of its environmental initiatives, the Group advanced the replacement of rolling stock with VVVF inverter control systems that deliver greater power savings and worked to convert station lighting to LEDs.」
The Group continues to advance the replacement of VVVF systems in rolling stock and the conversion of station lighting to LEDs as energy-saving measures. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We implemented energy-saving initiatives at underground stations, including changing operating procedures to adjust air-conditioning settings in stages according to the outside temperature. The initiative at Chofu Station received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, the highest honor in the transportation category of the Energy Conservation Grand Prize 2021, Energy Conservation Case Study Division.」
The Group advanced VVVF replacement, the conversion of lighting and rolling stock headlights to LEDs, and the installation of a station auxiliary power supply system at Mejirodai Station. Chofu Station's energy-saving initiative received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of its environmental initiatives, the Group continued replacing rolling stock with VVVF inverter control systems that deliver greater power savings and worked to convert lighting at stations and elsewhere to LEDs.」
Energy-saving measures have progressed from introducing new VVVF inverter control systems to continuing their replacement and converting station lighting to LEDs. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The new 5000 series rolling stock, which began commercial operation in September, is equipped with an onboard battery system that stores regenerative power generated when the train brakes and uses it for propulsion.」
The new 5000 series rolling stock was equipped with an onboard battery system that stores regenerative power and uses it for propulsion, completing the introduction of the system. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「We installed a station auxiliary power supply system at Kitano Station, the third station to receive one, to supply station facilities with regenerative power generated when trains brake.」
The rollout of systems supplying station facilities with regenerative power progressed to Kitano Station, the third station. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We also began the full-scale introduction of new VVVF inverter control systems with greater power-saving benefits than the previous systems, and completed the conversion of interior lighting to LEDs throughout all Inokashira Line rolling stock.」
Specific measures, including the use of regenerative power, new VVVF systems and the conversion of interior lighting to LEDs, are being implemented.