Upgrading streetcars to light rail transit and improving speed and convenience
First written in FY2016. 15 of 31 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026Cited as achievedAnnual report
「In August 2025, our group opened the new streetcar line, the Ekimae Ohashi Route, and, by extending the line into the second floor of the JR Hiroshima Station terminal building, contributed to improving transportation convenience and pedestrian circulation around Hiroshima Station.」
For the Ekimae Ohashi Route, which was reported as already open in the previous filing, the company described its extension into the second floor of the JR Hiroshima Station terminal building and its contribution to transportation convenience and pedestrian circulation as results achieved. - FY2026-H1AchievedAnnual report
「In August 2025, our group opened the new streetcar line, the Ekimae Ohashi Route, and, by extending the line into the second floor of the JR Hiroshima Station terminal building, made a significant contribution to improving transportation convenience and pedestrian circulation around Hiroshima Station.」
The Ekimae Ohashi Route opened in August 2025 and began operating into the second floor of the JR Hiroshima Station terminal building. The Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route Development Project is also stated to have been completed as a major capital project, with capital investment of ¥5,344 million. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route is scheduled to open on 3 August 2025. The project is expected to significantly increase ridership by shortening travel times between the Hiroshima Station area and the city center and making travel in both directions more convenient, and will contribute to improving pedestrian circulation and creating a more vibrant city.」
The company stated that the Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route is scheduled to open on 3 August 2025. Capital investment is ¥2,783 million for the fiscal year, with total planned investment of ¥9,618 million. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route Development ¥1,341 million」
The company invested ¥1,341 million in the Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route Development Project during the fiscal year and continued construction toward the start of operations in spring 2025. The total planned investment in the capital project is ¥8,268 million, with completion scheduled for March 2025. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For the Miyajimaguchi Development Project, for which Hiroshima Prefecture and Hatsukaichi City are the project owners, a new Hiroshima Dentetsu-Miyajima-guchi Station began operations in July 2022 to ease congestion on surrounding roads in the Miyajimaguchi district, the gateway for tourists visiting Miyajima, and improve convenience when transferring to ferries.」
The new Hiroshima Dentetsu-Miyajima-guchi Station began operations under the Miyajimaguchi Development Project, marking concrete progress toward improving transfers to ferries. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Construction on the streetcar's Ekimae Ohashi Route, being developed as part of the redevelopment of Hiroshima Station's south exit plaza, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, proceeded toward completion in spring 2025.」
For the Ekimae Ohashi Route, the company reiterates the target completion date of spring 2025 and the continuation of construction. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, for the streetcar's Ekimae Ohashi Route, being developed as part of the redevelopment of Hiroshima Station's south exit plaza, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, construction has continued smoothly since the main construction work began in August 2021, and is proceeding toward completion in spring 2025, while shortening transfer times between JR and buses and streetcars and improving punctuality to and access times from the city center, with the aim of creating an area around Hiroshima Station suitable as the city's gateway by land.」
Construction on the Ekimae Ohashi Route has continued since the main construction work began in August 2021, and the target completion date of spring 2025 has been maintained. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, for the streetcar's Ekimae Ohashi Route, being developed as part of the redevelopment of Hiroshima Station's south exit plaza, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, we began the main construction work in August 2021 and are proceeding with construction toward completion in spring 2025, while shortening transfer times between JR and buses and streetcars and improving punctuality to and access times from the city center, with the aim of creating an area around Hiroshima Station suitable as the city's gateway by land.」
For the Ekimae Ohashi Route, the company began the main construction work in August 2021 and progressed to the construction phase toward the target completion date of spring 2025. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, for the streetcar's Ekimae Ohashi Route, being developed as part of the redevelopment of Hiroshima Station's south exit plaza, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, construction is proceeding with the aim of completing the project in spring 2025, in order to improve transfers between JR and buses and streetcars, as well as punctuality and speed to the city center.」
Construction on the Ekimae Ohashi Route continues, with completion targeted for spring 2025 and improvements in transfers, punctuality and speed. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「For the Miyajimaguchi Development Project, we obtained approval to modify the railway facilities in August 2020 and began construction in September. For the Hiroshima Station South Exit Redevelopment Project, we began construction on the streetcar's Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route in November 2020.」
For the Miyajimaguchi Development Project, approval to modify the railway facilities was obtained in August 2020 and construction began in September; construction on the Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route began in November 2020. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「For the streetcar's Ekimae Ohashi Route, being developed as part of the redevelopment of Hiroshima Station's south exit plaza, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, we received a railway business license from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in November 2019 and are proceeding with construction with the aim of completing the project in spring 2025, in order to improve transfers between JR and buses and streetcars, as well as punctuality and speed to the city center.」
For the Ekimae Ohashi Route, construction has continued since the railway business license was received, with completion targeted for spring 2025. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「For the streetcar's Ekimae Ohashi Route, being developed as part of the redevelopment of Hiroshima Station's south exit plaza, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, we received a railway business license from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in November 2019 and are proceeding with construction with the aim of completing the project in spring 2025, in order to improve transfers between JR and buses and streetcars, as well as punctuality and speed to the city center.」
Since receiving the railway business license, the company has continued construction toward completion in spring 2025, with the aim of improving transfers between JR, buses and streetcars, as well as punctuality and speed. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, for the streetcar's Ekimae Ohashi Route, being developed as part of the redevelopment of Hiroshima Station's south exit plaza, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, construction is proceeding with the aim of completing the project in spring 2025, in order to improve transfers between JR and buses and streetcars, as well as punctuality and speed to the city center.」
For the Ekimae Ohashi Route, the company reiterates the target completion date of spring 2025 and the continuation of construction, aimed at improving transfers between JR, buses and streetcars, as well as punctuality and speed. - FY2020Conflicting completion datesAnnual report
「The company received a railway business license from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in November 2019 and is proceeding with construction with the aim of completing the project in spring 2025. Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route Development Project Transportation 3,644 Internal funds Borrowings Subsidies January 2020 March 2026」
Construction has continued since the railway business license was received. However, the main text states completion in spring 2025, while the capital project schedule states that completion is scheduled for March 2026. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For the streetcar's Ekimae Ohashi Route, being developed as part of the redevelopment of Hiroshima Station's south exit plaza, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, we received a railway business license from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in November and will continue construction with the aim of completing the project in spring 2025, in order to improve transfers between JR and buses and streetcars, as well as punctuality and speed to the city center.」
For the Ekimae Ohashi Route, the company received a railway business license in November and progressed to the construction phase toward the target completion date of spring 2025. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「For the streetcar's Ekimae Ohashi Route, being developed as part of the redevelopment of Hiroshima Station's south exit plaza, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, we applied to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for a railway business license in April and aim to complete construction in spring 2025 in order to improve transfers between JR and buses and streetcars, as well as punctuality and speed to the city center.」
The company continues to state the target completion of construction in spring 2025 and the application for a railway business license for the Ekimae Ohashi Route. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For the streetcar's Ekimae Ohashi Route, being developed as part of the redevelopment of Hiroshima Station's south exit plaza, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, we applied to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for a railway business license in April and aim to complete the project in spring 2025 to improve transfers between JR and buses and streetcars, as well as punctuality and speed to the city center.」
For the Ekimae Ohashi Route, the company applied for a railway business license in April and stated a target completion date of spring 2025. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Hiroshima Electric Railway Co.,Ltd. Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route Basic Detailed Design Transportation 311 Internal funds Borrowings April 2019 November 2019」
The Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route was defined in specific terms as a capital project involving ¥311 million of investment, commenced in April 2019 and scheduled for completion in November of the same year. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「We advanced projects in cooperation with the relevant authorities, including the Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, the Miyajimaguchi Development Project, for which Hiroshima Prefecture and Hatsukaichi City are the project owners, and the hitoto Hiroshima The Tower condominium tower under construction on the former Hiroshima University main campus, while working to create a vibrant city and」
The company continues to advance the Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route and the Miyajimaguchi Development Project in cooperation with the relevant authorities. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, we advanced projects in cooperation with the relevant authorities, including the Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, the Miyajimaguchi Development Project, for which Hiroshima Prefecture and Hatsukaichi City are the project owners, and the hitoto Hiroshima The Tower condominium tower under construction on the former Hiroshima University main campus, and worked to create a vibrant city.」
The company continues its policy of advancing urban transportation-related projects, including the Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route, in cooperation with the relevant authorities. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In May, we began operating an all-door alighting service exclusively on Green Mover LEX cars, allowing passengers to alight through the entrance doors and reducing movement within the cars, thereby improving convenience and speed.」
The company began operating the all-door alighting service exclusively on Green Mover LEX cars in May, marking concrete progress in improving convenience and speed. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In the rail and tramway business, we will continue working to upgrade streetcars to light rail transit, including by developing the Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route, continuously introducing domestically produced ultra-low-floor cars, improving stations and tram stops, and launching an all-door alighting service from May for all 14 Green Mover LEX cars.」
The company described the specific progress of continuously introducing domestically produced ultra-low-floor cars and launching an all-door alighting service for all 14 Green Mover LEX cars from May. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, we will work with the relevant authorities to advance projects including the Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, and the Miyajimaguchi Development Project, for which Hiroshima Prefecture and Hatsukaichi City are the project owners, while」
The company is advancing the Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route and the Miyajimaguchi Development Project in cooperation with the relevant authorities. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, we will work with the relevant authorities to advance projects including the Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, and the Miyajimaguchi Development Project, for which Hiroshima Prefecture and Hatsukaichi City are the project owners, while」
The company is advancing the Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route and the Miyajimaguchi Development Project in cooperation with the relevant authorities. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In the rail and tramway business, we will continue working to upgrade streetcars to light rail transit, including by developing the Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route, continuously introducing ultra-low-floor cars, improving stations and tram stops, and developing information systems, with the aim of improving speed, convenience, comfort and accessibility.」
The company continues its policy of upgrading the system to light rail transit by combining the Hiroshima Station Ekimae Ohashi Route, ultra-low-floor cars, stations and tram stops, and information systems. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, we will work with the relevant authorities to advance projects including the Hiroshima Station Ekimae-dori Line, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, and the Miyajimaguchi Development Project, for which Hiroshima Prefecture and Hatsukaichi City are the project owners. We will also undertake new projects such as the Hiroshima University Former Campus Site Utilization Plan, the "Rebirth Project for Hiroshima's 'Center of Knowledge,'" and strive to create a vibrant city.」
The company continues to pursue urban transportation and city development initiatives, including the Hiroshima Station Ekimae-dori Line and the Miyajimaguchi Development Project, in cooperation with the relevant authorities. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, we will work with the relevant authorities to advance projects including the Hiroshima Station Ekimae-dori Line, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, and the Miyajimaguchi Development Project, for which Hiroshima Prefecture and Hatsukaichi City are the project owners, while」
The company is advancing the Hiroshima Station Ekimae-dori Line and the Miyajimaguchi Development Project in cooperation with the relevant authorities. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, we will work with the relevant authorities to advance projects including the Hiroshima Station Ekimae-dori Line, for which Hiroshima City is the project owner, and the Miyajimaguchi Development Project, for which Hiroshima Prefecture and Hatsukaichi City are the project owners. We will also undertake new projects such as the Hiroshima University Former Campus Site Utilization Plan, the "Rebirth Project for Hiroshima's 'Center of Knowledge,'" and strive to create a vibrant city.」
The company is advancing urban development related to streetcars and urban transportation, including the Hiroshima Station Ekimae-dori Line, in cooperation with the relevant authorities. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will continue working to upgrade streetcars to light rail transit, including by developing the Ekimae Ohashi Route, continuously introducing ultra-low-floor cars, improving stations and tram stops, and developing information systems, with the aim of improving speed, convenience, comfort and accessibility.」
The company aims to upgrade streetcars to light rail transit by combining multiple infrastructure and information initiatives.