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Recent Developments in Local Railways in Japan Kiyohito Utsunomiya
Special Feature Recent Developments in Local Railways in Japan Kiyohito Utsunomiya Introduction National Railways (JNR) and its successor group of railway operators (the so-called JRs) in the late 1980s often became Japan has well-developed inter-city railway transport, as quasi-public railways funded in part by local government, exemplified by the shinkansen, as well as many commuter and those railways also faced management issues. As a railways in major urban areas. For these reasons, the overall result, approximately 670 km of track was closed between number of railway passengers is large and many railway 2000 and 2013. companies are managed as private-sector businesses However, a change in this trend has occurred in recent integrated with infrastructure. However, it will be no easy task years. Many lines still face closure, but the number of cases for private-sector operators to continue to run local railways where public support has rejuvenated local railways is sustainably into the future. rising and the drop in local railway users too is coming to a Outside major urban areas, the number of railway halt (Fig. 1). users is steadily decreasing in Japan amidst structural The next part of this article explains the system and changes, such as accelerating private vehicle ownership recent policy changes in Japan’s local railways, while and accompanying suburbanization, declining population, the third part introduces specific railways where new and declining birth rate. Local lines spun off from Japanese developments are being seen; the fourth part is a summary. Figure 1 Change in Local Railway Passenger Volumes (Unit: 10 Million Passengers) 55 50 45 Number of Passengers 40 35 30 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Fiscal Year Note: 70 companies excluding operators starting after FY1988 Source: Annual Report of Railway Statistics and Investigation by Railway Bureau Japan Railway & Transport Review No. -
RESSU2017 Tips for Conference Participants Important Notices & Time
1 RESSU2017 Tips for conference participants Important notices & time Pre-conference Events On the 17th (Friday) (1) If you would like to join us for a complimentary bus tour (p. 7) to the historic Hikone area, please meet us at “Shikon Shousai Kan” building in Shiga University. The staff will be waiting on the 1st floor from 13:00. The chartered bus tour will start at 14:00. To get to the Hikone campus on the weekdays, please take a regular bus at the bus stop no.5 just outside of the JR Hikone station. We suggest you take the bus which leaves at 13:30 (see page 4). Please see more on page 4 for the bus details. (2) The welcome party is also on the previous day of the conference (November 17th). It starts at 18:00 at Uosei Japanese restaurant in Hikone (see page 7). If you are on the chartered bus with us, you will be taken to the restaurant at the end of tour. On the 18th (Saturday) (1) The conference venue is at Hikone Campus, Shiga University, located at 2.5 km west of JR Hikone Station. (Please refer to the map for guides and directions on page 2 - 4.) IMPORTANT! No regular bus on Saturday. The conference staff will be waiting at JR Hikone station from 08:15. Please meet us at the West Gate on the 2nd floor. Our staff holding the big sign of RESSU will escort you to the taxi stop on the 1stfloor and take care of the taxi fee for you (shared taxi). -
“JR-West Group Medium-Term Management Plan 2017” Overview of Major Initiatives 1 【Safety】
“JR-West Group Medium-Term Management Plan 2017” Overview of Major Initiatives 1 【Safety】 Legend As of May 8, 2017 Black text: Projects indicated at previous update (May 2, 2016) Red text: Projects added since previous update ※Timing has not yet been determined FY2014.3 FY2015.3 FY2016.3 FY2017.3 FY2018.3 FY2019.3~ Strengthen track facilities When replacing track facilities, we are strengthening facilities by transitioning from standard-length rails to continuous welded rails, (prolongation of rail length replacing wood ties with prestressed concrete ties, and using plastic ties on bridges. Investment in with welding , etc.) maintenance to sustain and Maintain safety and To secure safe, reliable transportation service on the Sanyo Shinkansen, we will evaluate expected future risks that could affect structures and implement enhance the increase durability of Sanyo countermeasures, such as reinforcement measures. functions of Shinkansen structures existing facilities Complete replacement of When replacing facilities, we will strive to improve riding comfort by transitioning to systems utilizing a smooth brake control method Sanyo Shinkansen ATC that is suitable for the characteristics of the rolling stock. system: "New ATC" ▼Spring 2017: Transition to new control method As an addition to existing ATS functions, this system backs up crew members through means such as preventing excessive speed and stop-light violation or preventing incorrect door operation and excessive speed in planned speed reduction zone associated with construction work. We have approved the introduction of this system on On-board oriented train the Sanyo Line (Shiraichi–Iwakuni) in the Hiroshima area. We continue to consider the possibility of installing this system on the Fukuchiyama Line (Amagasaki– control system (ground Sasayamaguchi) and Tokaido/Sanyo Line (Maibara–Kamigori) in the Kansai Urban Area. -
UNIZO INN Express Kanazawa Ekimae, Opening April 10
Note: This document has been translated from a part of the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail. The Company assumes no responsibility for this translation or for direct, indirect or any other forms of damages arising from the translation. NEWS RELEASE March 27, 2019 Tetsuji Kosaki President and CEO UNIZO Hotel Company, Limited 2-10-9, Hatchobori, Chuo-ku, Tokyo UNIZO Group’s Second Hotel in Kanazawa UNIZO INN Express Kanazawa Ekimae, Opening April 10 The hotels of the UNIZO Group aim to provide “Unique stays—Universal satisfaction” throughout Japan under a structure of three brands: “HOTEL UNIZO”, “UNIZO INN”, and “UNIZO INN Express”. UNIZO INN Express Kanazawa Ekimae, the UNIZO Group’s 25th hotel, will open on April 10, 2019 (Wednesday). ■Features of UNIZO INN Express Kanazawa Ekimae UNIZO INN Express Kanazawa Ekimae is in an excellent location, being a five-minute walk from Kanazawa Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, as well as the JR Hokuriku Main Line and IR Ishikawa Railway. Guests can use the hotel as a convenient base for business and sightseeing not only in Kanazawa City—which has been garnering attention as a tourist destination for its historic-looking townscapes and sites that keep traditional crafts alive, such as Kenroku-en and the Higashi Chaya District—but also in Toyama, Noto, and other parts of the Hokuriku Region. Clean guestrooms provide privacy and coziness with a bed made by a leading manufacturer, heating/cooling systems that allow temperature setting per room, and other features. -
The Influence of the Hokuriku Shinkansen on Komatsu–Haneda Flight Users: an Analysis of Opening the Kanazawa and Tsuruga Hokuriku Shinkansen
〈金沢星稜大学論集 第 54 巻 第 1 号 令和 2 年 9 月〉 1 The Influence of the Hokuriku Shinkansen on Komatsu–Haneda Flight Users: An Analysis of Opening the Kanazawa and Tsuruga Hokuriku Shinkansen Takashi AOKI 1. Introduction The opening of the bullet train or Hokuriku Shinkansen from Nagano to Kanazawa in March in 2015, which directly connects to Tokyo, has had important positive effects in Ishikawa Prefecture, such as the increase in the number of visitors to the area. However, this development has negatively influenced some industries in Ishikawa. In particular, the number of airline passengers between Tokyo (Haneda Airport) and Ishikawa (Komatsu Airport) has decreased after the opening, and the number of Komatsu–Handa (KH) flights also decreased from 12 flights per day before 2014 to 10 flights per day after 2016. Because planners expected the reduction in the number of KH flights and implemented various measures to maintain the level of service offered. Such measures have ensured the operation of 10 KH flights per day at present, but the expansion of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Tsuruga (Fukui Prefecture, next to Ishikawa Prefecture) from Kanazawa in the spring of 2023 may cause further negative impacts on the number of flights and passengers. However, accidents in the Hokuriku Shinkansen in those areas could result in the train shutting down for many days—a real problem that already occurred in 2019. Therefore, KH flights are expected to be continued due to risk management concerns about the area’s transportation system and the related economic aspects. Based on the validity of KH flights, this paper analyzes the effects on KH flights influenced by the Hokuriku Shinkansen Kanazawa opening and the extension to Tsuruga. -
Times Car RENTAL
Times Car RENTAL Telephone Shop Name Business hours (Global Customer Desk) Centrair Chubu International Airport 08:00~20:00 08:00~20:00 Nagoya Station Shinkansen Extrance 08:00~22:00(Fri・Sat・Sun・National holidays and the day before、08/10~08/15、12/28~01/03) Nagoya Station 08:00~20:00 Kamimaezu 08:00~20:00 Nagoya Fushimi 08:00~21:00 Haneda Airport 08:00~21:00 Haneda Airport Terminal 1 08:00~21:00 Haneda Airport Terminal 2 08:00~21:00 Hachioji Station 08:00~20:00 08:00~20:00 Yurakucho 07:00~22:00(Fri・Sat・Sun・National holidays、04/28~05/05、08/10~08/16、11/02、11/22、12/22、12/28 ~01/03) 08:00~20:00 Shinagawa Railway Station 08:00~22:00(Fri・Sat・Sun・National holidays、04/28~05/05、08/10~08/16、11/02、11/22、12/22、12/28 ~01/03) 08:00~20:00 Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel 08:00~22:00(Fri・Sat・Sun・National holidays、04/28~05/05、08/10~08/16、11/02、11/22、12/22、12/28 +81-50-3786-0056 ~01/03) Mishima 08:00~20:00 Shin Fuji Station 08:00~20:00 Shizuoka Staion 08:00~20:00 Hamamatsu Railway Station 08:00~20:00 Gifu Station 08:00~20:00 Kyoto Station 08:00~22:00 Tottori Airport 08:00~19:00 Yonago Airport 08:00~20:00 Izumo Airport 08:00~20:00 08:00~20:00 Fukuyama Station 09:00~18:00(12/31~01/03) Hiroshima Station 08:00~20:00 08:00~20:00 Hiroshima Otemachi 09:00~19:00(12/31~01/03) 08:00~20:00 Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Entrance 08:00~21:00(07/01~09/30) 08:00~20:00 Hiroshima Airport 08:00~21:00(07/01~09/30) Shin Onomichi Station 08:00~20:00 Mihara Station 08:00~20:00 Okayama Station (West Entrance) 08:00~20:00 Kurashiki Station 08:00~20:00 Okayama Station (East Entrance) 08:00~20:00 -
関西国際空港から from Kansai Int'l Airport
関西国際空港から From Kansai Int’l Airport (50 min) 関西国際空港 JR 新大阪駅 (1h 50min) JR 福井駅 Kansai Int’l AP JR Shin-Osaka JR Fukui Station JR特急はるか JR特急サンダーバード 京都・米原方面行き Station 金沢行き Ltd. Exp. Haruka Ltd. Exp.Thunderbird To Kyoto ・Maibara To Kanazawa (¥2,500) (¥5,600) 1 羽田空港から From Haneda Airport 羽田空港 (15 min) 品川 (walk) JR 品川駅 (92 min) JR 名古屋駅 (131 min) JR 福井駅 第3ターミナル Shinagawa JR Shinagawa Station JR Nagoya Station JR Fukui Station Haneda AP Terminal 3 Station 京急空港線(快特) 新幹線 のぞみ JR特急 しらさぎ 印旗日本医大行き 新大阪行き 金沢行き Keikyu-Airport Line Airport Ltd. Exp. Shinkansen Nozomi Ltd. Exp.Shirasagi To Imbanihonidai To Shin-Osaka (¥300) To Kanazawa Keikyu Line is at basement. みどりの窓口に行き、福井駅までのチケット を買ってください。(¥14,200) JR線に乗り換えてください。 Go to the JR ticket center, and get ticket to Fukui Change to JR Line. Station. 旅のヒント: JR特急しらさぎは1日8本程しか 運行していません。 移動・待ち時間にご注意ください。 Travel tips: JR Ltd. Exp.Shirasagi runs 8 trains a day. Please consider your traveling and waiting time when you plan your trip 2 成田国際空港から From Narita Int’l Airport 成田国際空港 JR東京駅 (135 min) JR 米原駅 (64 min) JR 福井駅 Narita Int’l AP JR Tokyo Station JR Maibara Station JR Fukui Station 新幹線 のぞみ JR特急 しらさぎ ①成田エクスプレス(電車) (60min ) 博多行き 金沢行き Narita Exp. (Train) Shinkansen Nozomi Ltd. Exp.Shirasagi (¥3,100) To Hakata To Kanazawa OR ➁エアポートバス (100min) Airport bus (1,000) JR線に乗り換えてください。 Change to JR Line. みどりの窓口に行き、福井駅までの 旅のヒント: チケットを買ってください。 JR特急しらさぎは1日8本程しか (¥14,200) 運行していません。 Go to the JR ticket center, and get 移動・待ち時間にご注意ください。 ticket to Fukui Station. Travel tips: JR Ltd. Exp. Shirasagi runs 8 trains a day. -
FY2010.3 Year-End Investors Meeting(Presentation Handout)
Year-End Investors Meeting FY2010.3 (Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2010) Ⅰ. Management Policy and Promotion of the Tokaido Shinkansen Bypass Project President Yoshiomi Yamada Central Japan Railway Company th Apr. 30 , 2010 1 Management Policy ★Steadily making investments required to fulfill our mission of operating our railways Prioritizing safe and reliable Steadily promoting measures for transportation vitality enhancement ★Strengthening earning capability and making “Cost Reduction” Introducing the Series N700 in a Pursuing efficiency and concentrated manner and developing functions of EX-IC service, etc “Cost Reduction” at all levels Maintaininggp sound operation and stable dividends Reducing long-term debt and payables Steadily promoting the Tokaido Shinkansen Bypass Project 2 Promotion of the Tokaido Shinkansen Bypass Project Future steps ・After consulting with the Council of Transport Policy, an operation entity & construction entity will be designated and a development program formed, after which an environmental assessment will be implemented, and construction started Principles in regard to promoting the project ・While maintaining freedom of management and autonomy over capital expenditure, we shall bear the cost of the project and see it through to fruition. ・We shall maintain sound operation and stable dividends during construction and also after inauguration Estimate after amending preconditions ・Even after updating the estimate announced in December 2007 with the latest performance data, etc, we have deemed that we will be able to construct the Bypass To Osaka while maintaining sound operation and stable dividends and bearing the cost for the project ・CiltitCommercial operation to commence: To Nagoya : 2027 To Osa ka : 2045 3 Year-End Investors Meeting FY2010.3 (Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2010) II. -
Historical Sites When You Take the Pick-Up Bus, There Is a Possibility That a Reservation Is Required
Historical Sites When you take the pick-up bus, there is a possibility that a reservation is required. To avoid any complications in your travel, please call in advance. Takebe Taisha Shrine Eigenji Temple ADDRESS: 1-16-1 Jinryo, Otsu City ADDRESS: 41 Eigenji-Takano-cho, Higashiomi City ACCESS: From JR Ishiyama Sta., 15min on foot ACCESS: From Ohmi Railway Yokaichi Sta., 35min by PHONE: 077-545-0038 bus (get off at "Eigenji mae") PHONE: 0748-27-0016 Ishiyama-dera Temple URL: http://eigenji-t.jp/ ADDRESS: 1-1-1 Ishiyamadera, Otsu City ACCESS: From Keihan Railway Ishiyamadera Sta., 10min Tarobo-gu Shrine (Aga Jinja Shrine) on foot ADDRESS: 2247 Owaki-cho, Higashiomi City PHONE: 077-537-0013 ACCESS: From Ohmi Railway Tarobogumae Sta., 15min URL: http://www.ishiyamadera.or.jp/ on foot PHONE: 0748-23-1341 Mii-dera Temple URL: http://www1.ocn.ne.jp/~tarobo/ ADDRESS: 246 Onjoji-cho, Otsu City ACCESS: From Keihan Railway Miidera Sta., 10min on Hikone Castle foot ADDRESS: 1-1 Konki-cho, Hikone City PHONE: 077-522-2238 ACCESS: From JR Hikone Sta., 15min on foot URL: http://www.shiga-miidera.or.jp/translation/eng.html PHONE: 0749-22-2742 URL: http://www.hikoneshi.com/en/castle/ Omi Jingu Shrine ADDRESS: 1-1 Jingu-cho, Otsu City Taga Taisha Shrine ACCESS: From JR Otsukyo Sta., 20min on foot ADDRESS: 604 Taga, Taga-cho, Inukami-gun PHONE: 077-522-3725 ACCESS: From Ohmi Railway Tagataishamae Sta., URL: http://oumijingu.org/ 10min on foot PHONE: 0749-48-1101 Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine URL: http://www.tagataisya.or.jp/ ADDRESS: 5-1-1 Sakamoto, Otsu City ACCESS: -
Northern and Western Kinki Region Shuichi Takashima
Railwa Railway Operators Railway Operators in Japan 11 Northern and Western Kinki Region Shuichi Takashima Keihanshin economic zone based on a from cities in the south. As a result, the Region Overview contraction of the Chinese characters population density in these northern forming parts of each city name. areas is low, despite the proximity to This article discusses railway lines in parts However, to some extent, each city is still Keihanshin. Shiga Prefecture borders the of four prefectures in the Kinki region: an economic entity in its own right, eastern side of Kyoto Prefecture and has Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka and Hyogo. The making the region somewhat different long played a major role as a three largest cities in these four prefectures from the huge conurbation of transportation route to eastern Japan and are Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. Osaka was Metropolitan Tokyo. the Hokuriku region. y Japan’s most important commercial centre Topography is the main reason for this until it was surpassed by Tokyo in the late difference. Metropolitan Tokyo spreads 19th century. Kyoto is the ancient capital across the wide Kanto Plain, while Kyoto, Outline of Rail Network (where the Emperors resided from the 8th Osaka and Kobe are separated by Operators to 19th centuries), and is rich in historical highlands that (coupled with the nearby The region’s topography has determined sites and relics. Kobe had long been a sea and rivers) have prevented Keihanshin the configuration of the rail network. In major domestic port and became the most from expanding to the same extent as the Metropolitan Tokyo, lines radiate like important international port serving Metropolitan Tokyo. -
Tsuruga Port Tourist Information
Tsuruga Port Tourist Information http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/ Sauce Katsu-Don Katsu-don in Fukui Prefecture refers to Sauce Katsu-don; that which is topped with a beaten egg is called Egg Katsu-don. Sauce Katsu-don consists of a thin slice of pork loin coated with special fine breadcrumbs and deep fried, then dipped in Fukui's secret sauce and topped on rice. The sweet and sour flavor is guaranteed to suit everyone's palate. Location/View Access 25 min. walk from port(2.0km) Season Year-round Sauce Katsu-Don Related links http://www.fuku-e.com/lang/english/places/food.html Contact Us[ Tsuruga Tourist Information Center ] TEL:+81-770-21-8686 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l Website: http://www.turuga.org/ Tsuruga Ramen In 1950,Tsuruga Ramen was started from a food cart in front of Tsuruga station.Even now, Ramen food cart and shops are open from 8 pm to around 2 pm around Honmachi-street near the station.Tsuruga Ramen has soup taken with pig bones and chicken basses basically.Please enjoy delicious Tsuruga Ramen and eat it. Location/View Access 40 min. walk from port(3.0km) Season Year-round Tsuruga Ramen Related links http://www.turuga.org/places/ramen/ramen.html Contact Us[Tsuruga Tourist Information Center ] TEL:+81-770--21-8686 l E-MAIL:[email protected] l Website: http://www.turuga.org/index.html Grilled Mackerel Sushi Fukui's specialty sushi is topped with fresh fatty mackerel grilled whole. Cooking the mackerel removes excess fat and the fishy smell, and doubles the flavor. -
Annual Report 2015 Year Ended March 31, 2015 Profile
Annual Report 2015 Year ended March 31, 2015 Profile JR-West at a Glance Transportation Operations Non-Transportation Operations Railway and Real Estate and Bus and Ferry Services Retail Business Transportation Operations Non-Transportation Operations Shinkansen Operating Revenues Retail Business by Business Segment (from Third Parties) (Consolidated) Kansai Urban Area Real Estate Business Other Conventional Lines Other Businesses Fiscal 2015 (Year Ended March 31, 2015) Total ¥1,350.3 billion Bus and Ferry Services West Japan at a Glance JR-West’s railway network covers 18 prefectures in the western half of the island of Honshu and the northern tip of the island of Kyushu, and comprises 20% of Japan’s land area. The area we serve is home to approximately 43.1 million people, about 34% of the country’s population, and has a nominal GDP of ¥159 trillion. It also sees visits by 897 million tourists annually. GDP Population Tourists ¥159 trillion 43.1million 897 million Yonago West Japan Area Hiroshima Okayama Hakata Our History Contents West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) is one of the six 2 Introduction Overview ....................................................................................... 2 passenger railway transport companies created in 1987, Financial Highlights ................................................................. 4 when Japanese National Railways was split up and privatized. Non-financial Highlights ....................................................... 6 In our railway operations, which are our core business 8 Business Strategy and Operating Results activity, our railway network extends over a total of 5,007.1km. The President’s Message ........................................................ 8 ...... 10 Making the most of the various forms of railway asset value Medium-Term Management Plan 2017 —Update— Operating Results by Business Segment .....................