Risk of Changes to Railway Fare and Charge Systems
First written in FY2022. 2 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in 2026-05-01. Latest entry: 2026-08-05.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「If appropriate funding cannot be secured, we believe it will be necessary to revise fares at an appropriate time to achieve sustainable progress, including making capital investments in safety and service improvements with a view to the future, while also taking into account the revisions to the Revenue and Cost Calculation Guidelines.」
In light of the review of the fare system, it was explicitly stated that future fare revisions may become necessary if appropriate funding cannot be secured. - FY2024Review of the fare system and statement of the revision policyAnnual report
「In April 2024, the Revenue and Cost Calculation Guidelines, which prescribe how to calculate total costs, the basis for determining railway fare levels, were reviewed with a view to promoting capital investment supporting sustainable railway transport services, securing human resources, addressing increasingly severe natural disasters, and ensuring the stable and sustainable operation of the railway business.」
The review of the fare and tariff system was disclosed, and the company stated that fare revisions looking ahead would be necessary if it could not secure an appropriate profit margin. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「Against the backdrop of major changes in the social environment surrounding railways, including changes in lifestyles resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the development and widespread adoption of digital technologies, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism established the Subcommittee on the Railway Fare and Tariff System of the Railway Committee, Land Transport Division, Transport Policy Council, in February 2022. Discussions are currently under way on the railway fares and tariffs required in the years ahead. If changes occur in the existing railway fare and tariff system or related arrangements in the future, they may affect the company’s operating results.」
Against the backdrop of discussions on reviewing the fare and tariff system, the possibility that future changes to the system could affect operating results was identified as a new risk.