1. 17 Feb 2026 Administrative Guidance
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| Law / type | Railway Business Act / Administrative Guidance |
| Summary | On January 14-15, 2026, the Hokkaido Transport Bureau conducted a safety audit of Yubari Resort Operation Co., Ltd. (corporate number 6430001083870) located in Yubari City, Hokkaido. The audit revealed that, in the inspection records of the Swingers 2 lift's grip and release device, some measurement values exceeded the allowable range but were not properly addressed. Additionally, during the start-up inspection based on Article 5 of the Special Ropeway Regulations, the performance records of the standby drive were partially not recorded. The bureau has instructed the company to properly conduct conformity inspections, establish a system to ensure corrective actions for non-compliant items, and review inspection and management systems to ensure proper recording and preservation of inspection results. The company is required to report on the measures taken by March 17, 2026. |
| Source | https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=tetudou&EID=search&no=217 |