Nishi-Nippon Railroad announced on its official website that unintended audio was broadcast through the station public-address systems at Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station and Yakuin Station on the 4th. The company is investigating, including the possibility of unauthorised external operation by a third party, and is consulting with the police while considering filing a damage report.
On the 4th, Nishi-Nippon Railroad disclosed that audio not intended by the company had been broadcast through the station public-address systems at Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station and Yakuin Station. The incident occurred from around 15:00 to around 16:00 and is believed to have been caused by a malfunction in the public-address systems. The broadcast included vulgar content. As a contingency measure, the company is proceeding with checks to confirm whether the incident can be reproduced.
The company explained on the same website that it was investigating the cause and checking, including the possibility that a third party had externally and unlawfully played audio through the station public-address systems. It is consulting with the police and considering filing a damage report depending on developments. It also indicated a policy of inspecting the public-address systems and strengthening safety measures as possible steps to prevent a recurrence.
The company called for inspections of the public-address systems and stronger safety measures to prevent a recurrence. Additional measures are expected to be considered depending on developments, and details of the specific timing and procedures may be disclosed at a later date.