1. 28 Apr 2026 Administrative Guidance
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| Law / type | Railway Business Act / Administrative Guidance |
| Summary | Between November 10 and 12, 2025, the Chubu Regional Development Bureau conducted a safety audit of Toyohashi Railway Co., Ltd. The audit revealed several areas requiring improvement, including exceeding permissible gaps at rail joints, improper track gauge correction, station platform encroachments, unapproved modifications to vehicle components, and lapses in driver fitness testing. The bureau instructed Toyohashi Railway to investigate the root causes, take necessary corrective actions, and report the measures taken by May 29, 2026, to prevent recurrence. Specific issues included managing track gaps according to technical standards, correcting track gauge deviations, ensuring station platforms do not obstruct building limits, confirming vehicle modifications comply with legal requirements, and managing driver fitness tests such as the Crepelin test at required intervals. |
| Source | https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=tetudou&EID=search&no=251 |