Implementation of the Sixth Safety Five-Year Plan, “Group Safety Plan 2018”

「Work is under way to install platform screen doors at 330 stations and along 758 platforms on major conventional lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area. As of the end of fiscal 2025, installation had been completed at 162 stations and along 345 platforms, measured by line section.」

「As of the filing date of this semi-annual report, the following project was under way in the transportation business: Project: Transportation business — Platform screen door installation at Tokyo Station on the Shinkansen; ¥12,010 million; scheduled for completion by the end of fiscal 2029.」

「Work is under way to install platform screen doors at 330 stations and along 758 platforms on major conventional lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area. As of the end of fiscal 2024, installation had been completed at 140 stations and along 288 platforms, measured by line section.」

「As the final year of the Group Safety Plan 2023, the Group worked as one to advance and transform each employee’s “safety actions” and “safety management.”」

「By the end of fiscal 2022, platform screen doors had been installed at 99 stations and 197 tracks on a line-section basis, and installation at 12 stations and 24 tracks on a line-section basis was planned for fiscal 2023.」

「In addition, because the equipment development area for “ATACS Conversion Work on Major Tokyo Metropolitan Area Line Sections,” a transportation improvement project in the transportation business, was expanded, the planned total was changed to ¥61,091 million. During the first 3 quarters of the fiscal year, the company commenced the following project as a safety and reliable-transportation measure in the transportation business. Project Total construction cost (¥ million) Completion Transportation business Installation of Shinkansen bogie monitoring equipment 16,958 Fiscal 2026」

「During the first quarter of the fiscal year, the planned total for “Platform Screen Door Installation on Major Tokyo Metropolitan Area Lines,” a safety and reliable-transportation measure in the transportation business, was changed to ¥190,011 million because the installation area was expanded.」

「By the end of fiscal 2021, platform screen doors had been installed at 92 stations and 183 tracks on a line-section basis, and installation at 7 stations and 14 tracks on a line-section basis was planned for fiscal 2022. In addition, “Smart Platform Screen Doors®,” which shorten construction periods and reduce costs, had been installed at 21 stations and 42 tracks by the end of fiscal 2021. The company aims to accelerate platform screen door deployment through continued proactive installation of “Smart Platform Screen Doors®.”」

「Under the Group Safety Plan 2023, the Group worked as one to advance and transform each employee’s “safety actions” and “safety management,” and to develop safety equipment using new technologies proactively. • Promoted platform screen door installation, completing work at 76 stations (87 stations on a line-section basis) by the end of December 2021」

「• Promoted platform screen door installation, completing work at 69 stations (80 stations on a line-section basis) by the end of September 2021 • Based on damage caused by the offshore Fukushima earthquake in February 2021, accelerated earthquake countermeasures for concrete electrification poles on Shinkansen viaducts」

「Under the Group Safety Plan 2023, the Group worked as one to advance and transform each employee’s “safety actions” and “safety management,” and to develop safety equipment using new technologies proactively. • Promoted platform screen door installation, completing work at 66 stations (77 stations on a line-section basis) by the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year」

「• Promoted platform screen door installation, completing work at 61 stations (72 stations on a line-section basis) by the end of the consolidated fiscal year • Based on damage caused by river flooding and other events resulting from Typhoon Hagibis in 2019, introduced the Rolling Stock Evacuation Decision Support System, which supports decisions on evacuating rolling stock, at all 78 locations • Conducted running tests from September 2020 through January 2021 on the Hachiko Line for a new train control system using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and a mobile radio communications network, targeting introduction in fiscal 2024」

「• Promoted platform screen door installation, completing work at 56 stations (67 stations on a line-section basis) by the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year • Introduced the Rolling Stock Evacuation Decision Support System, which supports decisions on evacuating rolling stock, at all 78 locations • Conducted running tests from September 2020 on the Hachiko Line for a new train control system using GNSS and a mobile radio communications network, targeting introduction in fiscal 2024 • Introduced an AI-based sudden-gust detection method in November 2020 into train operating restrictions using Doppler radar on sections of the Uetsu and Rikuu-West lines」

「• Promoted platform screen door installation, completing work at 51 stations (62 stations on a line-section basis) by the end of the second quarter of the fiscal year • Conducted operational trials of explosives-detection dogs in August 2020 at Tokyo, Ueno and Omiya stations as part of baggage inspections to enhance security • Based on damage caused by river flooding and other events resulting from Typhoon Hagibis in 2019, began operating the Rolling Stock Evacuation Decision Support System, which supports decisions on evacuating rolling stock」

「Promoted platform screen door installation, completing work at 51 stations (61 stations on a line-section basis) by the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year.」

「• Completed deployment of simulators capable of training with actual video footage at all train crew workplaces by the end of March 2020 • Promoted further seismic reinforcement covering expanded target areas and facilities, based on the assumption of a major earthquake directly beneath the Tokyo metropolitan area and other events • Promoted platform screen door installation, completing work at 48 stations (57 stations on a line-section basis) by the end of the consolidated fiscal year」

「To reduce railway passenger accidents and other incidents on platforms, the company promoted platform screen door installation and completed work at 43 stations (51 stations on a line-section basis) by the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year.」

「To reduce railway passenger accidents and other incidents on platforms, the company promoted platform screen door installation and completed work at 39 stations (45 stations on a line-section basis) by the end of the second quarter of the fiscal year.」

「To steadily reduce railway passenger accidents and other incidents on platforms, the company promoted platform screen door installation and completed work at 37 stations (43 stations on a line-section basis) by the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year.」

「In November 2018, the company formulated the Seventh Five-Year Safety Plan, “Group Safety Plan 2023.” The plan adopted “Evolution” and “Transformation” as its subtitle.」

「Specifically, the company formulated the Seventh Five-Year Safety Plan, “Group Safety Plan 2023,” in November 2018 and, in its railway business, the Group worked as one to advance and transform each employee’s “safety actions” and “safety management,” and to develop safety equipment using new technologies proactively.」

「Based on the “Group Safety Plan 2018,” advanced work toward formulating the next Group Five-Year Safety Plan」

「To steadily reduce railway passenger accidents and other incidents on platforms, installation work progressed under the policy of installing platform screen doors at all 330 major conventional-line stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area by around the end of fiscal 2032. The company also advanced further seismic reinforcement covering expanded target areas and facilities, based on the assumption of a major earthquake directly beneath the Tokyo metropolitan area and other events. In addition, preparations progressed to expand the installation of security cameras inside Shinkansen and Tokyo metropolitan area conventional-line rolling stock, allowing passengers to use the railway with greater peace of mind.」

「For platform screen doors, installation work progressed under the policy of installing them at all 330 major conventional-line stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area by around the end of fiscal 2032, and use began at 5 stations, including Ueno Station on the Keihin-Tohoku Line. In addition, a “Smart Platform Screen Door” was installed at Machida Station on the Yokohama Line, and testing continued toward practical implementation, with the aim of shortening construction periods and reducing costs.」

「The company also advanced rail replacement work on the Tohoku Shinkansen, which had been in operation for 35 years. For platform screen doors, installation work progressed under the policy of installing them at all stations on the Yamanote Line and at all stations between Omiya and Sakuragicho on the Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi lines, and use began at 3 stations, including Ueno Station on the Keihin-Tohoku Line. In addition, a “Smart Platform Screen Door” was installed at Machida Station on the Yokohama Line, and testing continued toward practical implementation, with the aim of shortening construction periods and reducing costs. The company also promoted measures to prevent level-crossing accidents and expanded the line sections equipped with GPS-based train approach warning systems to improve the safety of maintenance workers. In addition, train operating restrictions in response to sudden gusts of wind using Doppler radar began in December 2017 on sections of the Uetsu and Rikuu-West lines.」

「Specifically, based on the assumption of a major earthquake directly beneath the Tokyo metropolitan area and other events, the company steadily advanced seismic reinforcement measures and other initiatives totaling ¥300 billion, with fiscal 2012 through fiscal 2016 designated as the priority development period, completing approximately 80% of the total planned work. For platform screen doors, installation work progressed under the policy of installing them at all stations on the Yamanote Line and at all stations between Omiya and Sakuragicho on the Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi lines, and use began at Saitama-Shintoshin Station on the Keihin-Tohoku Line.」

「With respect to safety, the company steadily implemented measures under the Sixth Five-Year Safety Plan, “Group Safety Plan 2018.” As further seismic reinforcement measures based on the assumption of a major earthquake directly beneath the Tokyo metropolitan area and other events, it considered expanding the areas covered by existing measures and examining new measures, taking into account the risk of damage to each facility and the impact on each line section. For platform screen doors, installation work progressed under the policy of installing them at all stations on the Yamanote Line and at all stations between Omiya and Sakuragicho on the Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi lines. The company also promoted measures to prevent level-crossing accidents and expanded the line sections equipped with GPS-based train approach warning systems to improve the safety of maintenance workers.」

「The company steadily advanced seismic reinforcement measures and other initiatives totaling ¥300 billion, completing 80% of the total planned work by the end of the consolidated fiscal year as scheduled. Platform screen doors also began operation at Shinagawa Station on the Yamanote Line and Akabane Station on the Keihin-Tohoku Line.」

「For platform screen doors, use began at Shinagawa Station on the Yamanote Line in August 2016, and the company decided to install them at all 37 stations between Omiya and Sakuragicho on the Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi lines. Installation work progressed at 7 of these stations, including Yurakucho Station. In addition, a new type of platform screen door was introduced on a trial basis at Machida Station on the Yokohama Line in December 2016 to shorten construction periods and reduce costs.」

「For platform screen doors, use began at Shinagawa Station on the Yamanote Line in August 2016, while installation work began at 6 stations, including Akabane Station, on the Keihin-Tohoku Line.」

「With respect to safety, the company steadily implemented measures under the Sixth Five-Year Safety Plan, “Group Safety Plan 2018.” For platform screen doors, on the Yamanote Line, preparations were advanced for their introduction at Shinagawa Station in August 2016, while installation work began at 4 stations, including Akabane Station, on the Keihin-Tohoku Line. In addition to promoting measures to prevent level-crossing accidents, the company began using GPS-based train approach warning systems in April 2016 on the Hachiko and Iiyama lines to improve the safety of maintenance workers.」

「Based on the assumption of a major earthquake directly beneath the Tokyo metropolitan area and other events, the company steadily advanced seismic reinforcement measures and other initiatives totaling ¥300 billion, with fiscal 2012 through fiscal 2016 designated as the priority development period. By the end of the consolidated fiscal year, approximately 70% of the total planned work had been completed.」