1. 13 Mar 2026 Administrative Guidance
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| Law / type | Railway Business Act / Administrative Guidance |
| Summary | On January 27, 2026, the Hokuriku Shinetsu Transport Bureau conducted a safety audit of Shishi Corporation (corporate number 2100001032294) headquartered in Kiso-gun, Ohtaki-mura, Nagano Prefecture. The audit revealed issues requiring corrective action, notably the relocation of safety equipment at the Odake No. 4 pair lift D-line terminal station without completing the necessary procedures for changes to the cableway facilities. The company is instructed to undertake procedures based on Article 12 of the Railway Business Act, which is applied by Article 38 of the same law, and to implement measures to prevent similar incidents from recurring. The company must report on the measures taken by April 13, 2026. The safety management system should be strengthened to accurately grasp on-site conditions, regularly verify operational status, organize issues, and ensure the feasibility of improvements. This administrative guidance is issued by the Hokuriku Shinetsu Transport Bureau. |
| Source | https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=tetudou&EID=search&no=236 |