富士山麓電気鉄道株式会社

Between November 12 and 14, 2024, the Japan Transport Safety Board conducted a safety audit of Fuji Mountain Railway Co., Ltd. (法人番号4090001017015), located in Minami-Tsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture. The audit revealed deficiencies requiring corrective actions. The company was instructed to strengthen its safety management system by establishing a system for accurately understanding on-site conditions, regularly verifying operational status, identifying issues, and implementing necessary improvements, including reviewing internal regulations. Specific issues included: (1) failure to confirm that personnel with 'needs detailed examination' results in physical fitness tests are fit to perform their duties, and (2) inadequate verification of visual function for one locomotive driver. The company was also found to have submitted incomplete driver qualification management reports to the local transport bureau, omitting required information. It was advised to review past reports, promptly re-submit corrected versions, and ensure proper understanding and compliance with relevant regulations. The deadline for reporting corrective measures was set for February 10, 2025.

Between November 12 and 14, 2024, a safety audit was conducted on Fuji Sanroku Electric Railway Co., Ltd. by the Yamanashi Prefectural Transport Bureau. The audit identified areas needing improvement, leading to the issuance of administrative guidance. The company is instructed to enhance its safety management system by establishing a system to accurately grasp on-site conditions, regularly verify operational status, organize issues, implement necessary improvements, and ensure the feasibility of these improvements. Specific issues include: 1) Inadequate confirmation of personnel fitness for tasks directly related to train operation, such as failure to verify that personnel with 'needs detailed examination' results are fit to perform their duties, and insufficient verification of visual functions for locomotive drivers. The company must review and improve its internal regulations and procedures for conducting and managing physical fitness checks. 2) Submission of locomotive driver qualification management reports lacking required information, contrary to regulations, and the need to review and promptly resubmit corrected reports. The guidance emphasizes the importance of proper understanding of regulations and establishing a system to ensure proper reporting. The deadline for reporting the corrective measures is February 10, 2025.