1. 11 May 2026 Administrative Guidance
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| Law / type | Railway Business Act / Administrative Guidance |
| Summary | Between December 9 and 12, 2025, a safety audit was conducted on Fukui Railway Co., Ltd. The audit revealed several areas requiring improvement, including track alignment exceeding maintenance standards during inspections, improper setting of track misalignment inspection standards for switches, exceeding allowable track misalignment at switch points without necessary measures, inadequate maintenance of railway facilities at certain stations, and unauthorized modifications to vehicle structural components related to fire safety materials. The company is instructed to promptly take necessary corrective actions, determine root causes, and prevent recurrence. The company must report on the measures taken by June 11, 2026. |
| Source | https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=tetudou&EID=search&no=252 |