1. 20 Dec 2024 Administrative Guidance
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| Law / type | Railway Business Act / Administrative Guidance |
| Summary | Between November 20 and 22, 2024, the Shikoku Transport Bureau conducted a safety audit of Kumakogen Development Co., Ltd. The audit identified several issues requiring improvement. The company was instructed to take corrective measures and report them by January 31, 2025. Specific issues include: (1) failure to conduct some conformity verification and January inspections on the Kumakogen Triple Lifts; (2) inaccuracies and omissions in maintenance rules and inspection records; (3) installation of rescue equipment at locations different from those specified in the latest construction plans submitted to the bureau; and (4) the lack of a appointed ropeway technical manager. The company must verify and ensure the safety of the ropeway facilities, review and correct inspection records, align construction with approved plans, and promptly appoint a qualified technical manager, including providing education on relevant regulations. |
| Source | https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=tetudou&EID=search&no=161 |