Decline in use of the Ao Line
First written in FY2017-Q2. 5 of 7 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2019.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 3 of 10 companies on the "Worse" side.
8 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「In the difficult circumstances of the continuing decline in users, the Company believes that cooperation with government authorities and local residents will become increasingly essential going forward,」
The Company continues to recognise the difficult circumstances created by the ongoing decline in railway users. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In the difficult circumstances of the railway business, where the decline in users continues, the Company believes that cooperation with government authorities and local residents will become increasingly essential going forward,」
The Company continues to recognise the difficult circumstances created by the ongoing decline in railway users. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「To address the population decline in areas along its lines, the Company is cooperating to implement transportation plans formulated by local governments along its lines, including the Kobe Electric Railway Ao Line Regional Public Transportation Network Formation Plan, while further deepening cooperation with local communities.」
Recognition of the issues arising from declining populations along the lines continues. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「To address the population decline in areas along its lines, the Company is cooperating to implement transportation plans formulated by local governments along its lines, including the Kobe Electric Railway Ao Line Regional Public Transportation Network Formation Plan, while promoting use through deeper cooperation with local communities.」
Addressing population decline in areas along the lines, including the Ao Line, continues to be treated as an issue. - FY2017WorsenedAnnual report
「To maintain and continue operating the Ao Line, the Company will continue discussions and consideration with relevant parties regarding measures to reduce costs associated with the line, including separation of infrastructure and operations.」
The response to declining users of the Ao Line was presented as involving not only promotion of use but also discussions and consideration of measures to maintain and continue the line and reduce costs, using stronger language to convey the seriousness of the issue. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「On the Ao Line, where the number of users continues to decline, the Company worked with local residents and local governments along the line to promote use and raise awareness, based on the key policies of the Comprehensive Regional Public Transportation Coordination Plan formulated by the Ao Line Revitalisation Council. It also strengthened initiatives in partnership with the Ao Line Supporters Club and enhanced information dissemination through the council's website.」
The decline in users of the Ao Line continued to be noted. Passenger numbers decreased 0.5% year on year, while non-commuter passenger numbers decreased 1.0%. - FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report
「On the Ao Line, where the number of users continues to decline,」
The Company stated that the number of users on the Ao Line continues to decline.