1. 25 Mar 2025 Administrative Guidance
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| Law / type | Railway Business Act / Administrative Guidance |
| Summary | Between February 18 and 19, 2025, the Chubu Regional Development Bureau conducted a safety audit of P.I.A. Nexus Inc. (corporate number 9200001026726) headquartered in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture. The audit identified issues requiring improvement, including the failure to follow procedures based on Article 12 of the Railway Business Act (which is applied by reference in Article 38 of the same Act) concerning safety equipment modifications on cable car facilities, specifically the first and second quad lifts, and the fourth and fifth pair lifts. The company was instructed to promptly undertake the necessary procedures and implement appropriate measures to prevent similar issues. Additionally, it was confirmed that the company did not report a carrier collision incident that occurred on February 14, 2025, as required under Article 6 of the Railway Accident Reporting Regulations. The company was advised to ensure that future accident reports are submitted reliably. The guidance emphasizes the importance of investigating underlying causes and implementing measures to prevent recurrence, with a report due by April 25, 2025. |
| Source | https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=tetudou&EID=search&no=188 |