Preventing Accidents and System Failures

「In addition, in December last year, to improve passenger convenience and safety, we newly constructed an east station building at Nishikinohama Station. We also continuously and systematically advanced the development of various facilities to ensure safety and security, including installing ATS in the depot, carrying out measures to address aging platform canopies at Sumiyoshitaisha Station and 4 other stations, and installing security cameras in trains.」

「As a measure to improve safety at Nakamozu Station, platform screen doors on Platform 4 began operation in March this year.」

「To provide safer and more secure transport services, we commenced preparatory construction for the installation of platform screen doors on Platform 4 at the station, and began trial installation of security cameras in some commuter trains, initiating consideration of their future rollout.」

「In addition, part of the continuous grade-separation project for the Nankai Main Line and Takashinohama Line in Takaishi was completed in May last year, and operations on the up line of the Nankai Main Line were switched to the elevated track, advancing improvements in operational safety.」

「On the asset side, total assets were ¥922.464 billion, a decrease of ¥3.9765 billion from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, mainly due to reduction entries for fixed assets associated with the completion of the up-line portion of the continuous grade-separation project in Takaishi.」

「Regarding the serious incident in which a crack was discovered in the bogie of the limited express Rapi:t, we promptly carried out measures to restore customer confidence, including emergency inspections of bogies. We also newly introduced flat-crossing obstacle detection equipment with superior obstacle detection capabilities to further improve level-crossing safety.」

「In addition to commencing operation of the Koya Line train operation control system and installing platform screen doors on Platform 1 at Namba Station, we continued to focus on initiatives that contribute to safety and security, while also working to improve passenger services by promoting the renovation of station restrooms.」

「In addition, part of the continuous grade-separation project for the Nankai Main Line and Takashinohama Line in Takaishi was completed, and train operations on the down line of the Nankai Main Line were switched to the elevated track in May last year, improving operational safety.」

「To prevent accidents and system failures, we will pursue further measures, including the development and renewal of safety facilities and station systems, regular maintenance, and thorough employee training.」