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Business Improvement Order against Nippon Kamotsu Tetsudou Co., Ltd.
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Action type
Business Improvement Order
Law
Railway Business Act
Authority
Action date
31 October 2024
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Action summary
- Company
- Nippon Kamotsu Tetsudou Co., Ltd.Romanized nameOriginal: 日本貨物鉄道株式会社Corporate Number: 7011001068366
- Entity match
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- Governing law
- Railway Business Act鉄道事業法
- Action type
- Business Improvement Order事業改善命令
- Action date
- 31 October 2024
- Issuing authority
- Industry context
- 鉄道事業者
Violation
On September 11, 2024, a safety audit was conducted on Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight). The audit revealed that the company was obstructing transportation safety as specified in the attached 'Measures to Ensure Safety of JR Freight.' Based on Article 23, Paragraph 1 of the Railway Business Act, a business improvement order was issued, requiring the company to promptly implement the measures listed in attachment 3 and report the actions taken by the deadline specified in attachment 4. If the company objects to this order, it may file an objection with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism within 60 days from the day after it becomes aware of the order. The order was issued by the Railway Bureau.
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令和６年９月１１日から、貴社に対して保安監査を実施した。 監査の結果、貴社においては、別添「ＪＲ貨物の安全確保のために講ずべき措置」 に示すとおり、輸送の安全を阻害している事実があると認められた。 このため、鉄道事業法第２３条第１項の規定に基づき、同別添の３．に掲げる措置 を速やかに講ずるよう命令する。 講じた措置については、同別添の４．に記載した期日までに報告されたい。 この処分に不服があるときは、処分があったことを知った日の翌日から起算して６ ０日以内に、国土交通大臣に対し異議申立てをすることができる。 【鉄道局】
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Business location and permit details
- Business location address
- 東京都渋谷区
- Legal articles
- 鉄道事業法第２３条
- Overview page
- https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=tetudou&EID=search&no=153
- https://www.mlit.go.jp/tetudo/content/001841047.pdf
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日本語版を見る (Japanese)Company info
- English name
- Nippon Kamotsu Tetsudou Co., Ltd. Romanized name
- Japanese name
- 日本貨物鉄道株式会社
- Corporate Number
- 7011001068366
- Registered address
- 東京都港区港南１丁目８番１５号
Other confirmed records for this company
- Administrative Guidance5 Oct 2022
The Shikoku Transport Bureau issued administrative guidance to Japan Freight Railway Company following a safety audit conducted on August 30-31, 2022. The audit identified deficiencies in the regular inspection and management of electrical equipment, including some inspections delegated to other railway operators that were not conducted or exceeded permissible intervals. The company is instructed to ensure all electrical equipment undergoes proper regular inspections and to establish appropriate procedures and systems for inspection and management by November 7, 2022.
- Administrative Guidance27 Apr 2022
Japanese freight railway company Japan Freight Railway Company was issued an administrative guidance following a derailment incident on December 28, 2021, on the Sanyo Line between Senno Station and Hachihonmatsu Station. The guidance addresses issues related to cargo loading practices, safety management, and operational procedures, emphasizing the need for corrective measures and reporting by May 31, 2022.
- Administrative Guidance6 Aug 2021
The Japan Freight Railway Company was issued an administrative guidance by the Hokkaido Transport Bureau following a safety audit conducted from July 13 to July 15, 2021. The audit identified issues with record-keeping of track displacement inspections on sidings, which did not comply with the Railway Equipment Standards Article 114. The company was instructed to implement corrective measures, including proper record creation, storage, and management, and to review its inspection management system. The company was required to report the measures taken by September 6, 2021.
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