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Administrative Guidance against 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社

東日本旅客鉄道株式会社 (Railway Business Act)

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Railway Business ActConfirmed entity match30 October 2024

Action type

Administrative Guidance

Law

Railway Business Act

Authority

Action date

30 October 2024

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Report ID: RB-EN-ENFORCEMENT-62EA39EA-1E00-455-202607241556
Generated at: 25 July 2026 at 00:56
Record URL: https://regbase.jp/en/enforcement/62ea39ea-1e00-455f-9a0c-fbc2001a782a

1. Review Summary

Target entity	東日本旅客鉄道株式会社	Corporate Number	9011001029597
Enforcement record	1 record	Other confirmed records for this company	5 records
Action date	30 October 2024	Authority
Law	Railway Business Act	Action type	Administrative Guidance
Source status	Preserved public-source archive recorded

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2. Target Entity

English display name	東日本旅客鉄道株式会社
Original Japanese name	東日本旅客鉄道株式会社
English-name source	Japanese original
Corporate Number	9011001029597
Company status	Active
Representative	Not recorded
Registered address	東京都渋谷区代々木２丁目２番２号
Industry / capital	Industry: 鉄道業 / Capital: -

3. Enforcement Record

Target name in disclosure	東日本旅客鉄道株式会社
Authority	()
Law / action type	Railway Business Act / Administrative Guidance
Action / announcement date	Action: 30 October 2024 / Announcement: 10 July 2026
English summary	Following the nationwide directive issued on September 12, 2024, to railway operators for emergency inspections of train wheel axles, East Japan Railway Company reported that between 2008 and 2017, it used wheel axles that deviated from regulations and altered work records. An audit by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism confirmed these facts. Such record modifications are considered to fundamentally undermine safety mechanisms and are unacceptable. The ministry has shared safety information with all railway operators and expressed regret that these issues were not reported promptly. The company is advised to review its safety management system, ensure proper information sharing, and establish mechanisms for immediate reporting of similar issues.
Original Japanese text	令和６年９月１２日から全国の鉄軌道事業者に対し指示した「鉄道車両における輪軸の緊急点検」に基づき、貴社より、平成２０年～平成２９年において、規定等から逸脱した輪軸をそのまま使用していた、作業記録を書き換えていた等の報告があった。当該事案の判明を受け、国土交通省において鉄道事業法に基づく保安監査を実施したところ、当該事案が事実であることが確認された。こうした作業記録の書き換えについては、輸送の安全確保の仕組みを根底から覆す行為であり、到底容認できるものではない。また、当局は輸送の安全に関する情報について、その内容等を踏まえ、全国の鉄軌道事業者に共有し注意喚起を図る等必要な対応を行っており、これらの事案について、速やかに当局に報告がされなかったことは遺憾である。貴社においては、輸送の安全に関する情報等の共有について現時点で問題がないか、また、同様の問題が他の作業や部門でないか等の安全管理体制について改めて点検し、不適切な事案が生じた際に、速やかに報告を行うことのできる仕組みを構築すること。【鉄道局】
Official source	https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=tetudou&EID=search&no=151
Source archive	https://kiroku.today/a/22e7265c34iin2x5
Extraction / evidence timestamps	Extracted: 17 July 2026 at 18:22 / Evidence checked: 17 July 2026 at 18:22 / Archive captured: 13 July 2026 at 10:01

4. Business Location and Permit Details

Business location address	東京都渋谷区
Overview page	https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=tetudou&EID=search&no=151
PDF	https://www.mlit.go.jp/tetudo/content/001840489.pdf

5. Other Confirmed Records for This Company

1. 3 February 2026 Administrative Guidance

Company	東日本旅客鉄道株式会社
Law	Railway Business Act
Summary	On February 3, 2026, the Kanto Transport Bureau issued administrative guidance to East Japan Railway Company (JR East) regarding incidents affecting railway safety and stable transportation. These included a power outage on January 16, 2026, causing prolonged train delays on the Yamanote Line, and a wire disconnection at Ueno Station on January 30, 2026, leading to similar delays on the Joban Line. Additionally, on February 2, 2026, smoke from an escalator at Hatchobori Station on the Keiyo Line caused temporary service suspension, impacting many passengers. JR East is warned to investigate the underlying causes, take measures to prevent recurrence, and report these actions promptly in writing.
RegBase URL	https://regbase.jp/en/enforcement/b20e82b8-be7d-4529-a843-e2df19d5ae74

2. 3 February 2026 Administrative Guidance

Company	東日本旅客鉄道株式会社
Law	Railway Business Act
Summary	JR East was issued an administrative guidance by the Kanto Transport Bureau on February 3, 2026, concerning incidents that affected the safety and stable operation of the railway. These incidents include a power outage on January 16, 2026, which led to prolonged train suspensions on the Yamanote Line, and a wire disconnection at Ueno Station on January 30, 2026, causing long-term suspensions on the Joban Line. The bureau also noted a smoke incident from an escalator at Yachōbori Station on February 2, 2026, which temporarily halted operations and affected many passengers. JR East is warned to investigate the underlying causes, take measures to prevent recurrence, and report these actions promptly in writing.
RegBase URL	https://regbase.jp/en/enforcement/tetsudo-jigyoho-dong-ri-ben-lu-ke-tie-dao-20260203

3. 16 January 2026 Administrative Guidance

Company	東日本旅客鉄道株式会社
Law	Railway Business Act
Summary	On January 16, 2026, at approximately 3:50 AM, a power outage at Tamachi Substation caused prolonged service suspensions on the Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, and Tokaido Line, resulting in transportation disruptions. When service was temporarily resumed on the Keihin-Tohoku Line, many passengers experienced health issues. The cause was reported to be related to nighttime construction work. The Kanto Transportation Bureau issued administrative guidance to East Japan Railway Company, warning them to investigate the underlying causes, take measures to prevent recurrence, and ensure the safety and stability of railway operations. The company is also asked to verify the appropriateness of recovery and operational decisions, as well as passenger rescue and information dissemination, and to report promptly on the measures implemented. The legal basis for the guidance is the Railway Business Act.
RegBase URL	https://regbase.jp/en/enforcement/tetsudo-jigyoho-dong-ri-ben-lu-ke-tie-dao-20260116

4. 16 January 2026 Administrative Guidance

Company	東日本旅客鉄道株式会社
Law	Railway Business Act
Summary	On January 16, 2026, at approximately 3:50 AM, a power outage at Tamachi Substation caused prolonged service suspensions on the Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, and Tokaido Line, among others. The incident also led to numerous passengers experiencing health issues after the temporary resumption of service on the Keihin-Tohoku Line. The cause was initially reported as a power outage due to nighttime construction work. The Kanto Transport Bureau has warned JR East to investigate the root causes, including underlying factors, and to take measures to prevent recurrence, ensuring the safety and stability of railway transportation. JR East is also instructed to verify the appropriateness of recovery operations, the decision to resume service, passenger rescue efforts, and information dissemination, and to report these measures in writing promptly.
RegBase URL	https://regbase.jp/en/enforcement/a09f5eb3-aad3-4844-81ae-c460321b359d

5. 24 January 2024 Administrative Guidance

Company	東日本旅客鉄道株式会社
Law	Railway Business Act
Summary	On January 23, 2024, starting around 9:58 AM, trains on the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines were suspended for an extended period, significantly affecting passengers. The JR East company was issued an administrative guidance warning regarding this transportation disruption. The warning emphasizes the need to investigate the underlying causes, including factors behind the disruption, implement measures to prevent recurrence, and ensure the safety and stability of railway transportation. Additionally, during recovery operations, an employee was injured by electric shock, which hindered the recovery work. JR East is instructed to verify the appropriateness of the recovery procedures and take appropriate actions based on the verification results. The company is also required to promptly report in writing on the measures taken. The enforcement action is based on the Railway Business Act.
RegBase URL	https://regbase.jp/en/enforcement/3a6f2673-5634-4df3-9811-13fd9374e2a2

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□ Official source URL or archived source was checked.
□ Corporate Number, address, or other identifiers were reviewed to avoid confusing similarly named entities.
□ This document is understood as a public-record evidence file, not a credit decision or legal opinion.

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Company: 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社Japanese original
Original: 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社
Corporate Number: 9011001029597
Entity match: Confirmed entity match100/100Machine checked
source_corporate_number_nta_current_name
国税庁法人番号データとの独立照合で対象法人を確認しました（source_corporate_number_nta_current_name）。
Governing law: Railway Business Act
鉄道事業法
Action type: Administrative Guidance
行政指導
Action date: 30 October 2024
Issuing authority
Industry context: 鉄道事業者

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Following the nationwide directive issued on September 12, 2024, to railway operators for emergency inspections of train wheel axles, East Japan Railway Company reported that between 2008 and 2017, it used wheel axles that deviated from regulations and altered work records. An audit by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism confirmed these facts. Such record modifications are considered to fundamentally undermine safety mechanisms and are unacceptable. The ministry has shared safety information with all railway operators and expressed regret that these issues were not reported promptly. The company is advised to review its safety management system, ensure proper information sharing, and establish mechanisms for immediate reporting of similar issues.

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令和６年９月１２日から全国の鉄軌道事業者に対し指示した「鉄道車両における輪軸の緊急点検」に基づき、貴社より、平成２０年～平成２９年において、規定等から逸脱した輪軸をそのまま使用していた、作業記録を書き換えていた等の報告があった。当該事案の判明を受け、国土交通省において鉄道事業法に基づく保安監査を実施したところ、当該事案が事実であることが確認された。こうした作業記録の書き換えについては、輸送の安全確保の仕組みを根底から覆す行為であり、到底容認できるものではない。また、当局は輸送の安全に関する情報について、その内容等を踏まえ、全国の鉄軌道事業者に共有し注意喚起を図る等必要な対応を行っており、これらの事案について、速やかに当局に報告がされなかったことは遺憾である。貴社においては、輸送の安全に関する情報等の共有について現時点で問題がないか、また、同様の問題が他の作業や部門でないか等の安全管理体制について改めて点検し、不適切な事案が生じた際に、速やかに報告を行うことのできる仕組みを構築すること。【鉄道局】

Business location and permit details

Business location address: 東京都渋谷区
Overview page: https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=tetudou&EID=search&no=151
PDF: https://www.mlit.go.jp/tetudo/content/001840489.pdf

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Administrative guidance or supervision was publicly disclosed by the authority.

Japanese regulatory disclosure under Railway Business Act.

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Extracted at: 2026-07-17T09:22:42.601+00:00
Evidence checked: 2026-07-17T09:22:42.544+00:00
Archive captured: 2026-07-13T01:01:09.375286+00:00

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English name: 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社 Japanese original
Japanese name: 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社
Corporate Number: 9011001029597
Registered address: 東京都渋谷区代々木２丁目２番２号

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