Regulatory Risk Associated with Setting and Changing Fares and Charges
First written in FY2016. 3 of 11 entries say "Achieved", first in 2026-04-30. Latest entry: 2026-07-31.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Cited as achieved".
- 2026-07-31Cited as achievedInvestor presentation
「The transportation business reported higher revenue and profit, owing to increased railway usage and the effects of the fare revision.」
The results showed that the fare revision implemented in March 2026, together with increased railway usage, contributed to higher revenue and profit in the transportation business in the first quarter. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on this approach, to fulfill the social role expected of railways and meet customers’ increasingly diverse needs, and to continue operating the railway business sustainably, we implemented a fare revision in March 2026.」
Following approval to change the upper limit on fares, the company progressed to the stage of implementing a fare revision in March 2026. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「To fulfill the social role expected of railways and meet customers’ increasingly diverse needs, and to continue operating the railway business sustainably, we applied in December 2024 for approval to change the upper limit on railway passenger fares and received approval as applied for in August 2025. Following this approval, we will implement a fare revision on 14 March 2026.」
Regarding the fare revision, the company progressed from applying for approval in December 2024 to obtaining approval in August 2025, and indicated that the revision was scheduled to be implemented on 14 March 2026. - FY2025Application for approval to change the upper limit on railway passenger faresAnnual report
「To continue operating the railway business sustainably, we applied for a fare revision for the first time since the company was established.」
The company progressed from expressing its intention to consider applying for approval if the conditions were met to the stage of applying for approval to change the upper limit on railway passenger fares in December 2024. - FY2024Explicit consideration of an application to revise faresAnnual report
「If the conditions are met, we will promptly apply for approval to revise fares, while continuing to request that the government review regulated fares and rates and establish a simple and flexible system.」
As a response to fare and rate regulatory risk, the company specified a detailed review based on the revenue and cost calculation guidelines, as well as an application for approval to revise fares if the conditions are met. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「If these procedures are changed, or if fares and rates cannot be revised promptly in accordance with the procedures for any reason, this could affect the company’s revenue.」
Continues to address the revenue risk associated with the approval and notification system for fares and rates, and the policy of establishing an operating base that does not depend on fare increases. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「If these procedures are changed, or if fares and rates cannot be revised promptly in accordance with the procedures for any reason, this could affect the company’s revenue.」
Continues to describe revenue risk associated with the approval and notification procedures for fares and rates, and the policy of establishing an operating base that does not depend on fare increases. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If these procedures are changed, or if fares and rates cannot be revised promptly in accordance with the procedures for any reason, this could affect the company’s revenue.」
Explains the upper-limit approval and notification system under the Railway Business Act, and the establishment of an operating base that does not depend on fare increases.