"JR-West Group Medium-Term Management Plan 2017" Overview of Major Initiatives 1
【Safety】
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Investment in maintenance to
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Strengthen track facilities When replacing track facilities, we will strengthen facilities by transitioning from standard-length rails to continuous welded rails,
(prolongation of rail length replacing wood ties with prestressed concrete ties, and using plastic ties on bridges.
with welding , etc.)
sustain and
Maintain safety and
To secure safe, reliable transport service on the Sanyo Shinkansen, we will evaluate expected future risks that could affect structures and implement countermeasures,
enhance the functions of existing
increase durability of Sanyo such as reinforcement measures.
Shinkansen structures
facilities
Complete replacement of
Sanyo Shinkansen ATC
system: "New ATC"
On-board oriented train control system (ground
When replacing facilities, we will strive to improve riding comfort
by transitioning to systems utilizing a smooth brake control method that is suitable for the characteristics of the rolling stock.
▼Spring 2017: Transition to new control method
As an addition to existing ATS functions, this system backs up crew members through means such as preventing excessive speed and stop-light violation or preventing incorrect door operation and excessive speed in planned speed reduction zone associated with construction work. We have appro ved the introduction of this system on the Sanyo Line (Shiraichi-Iw akuni) in the Hiroshima area. We continue to consider the possibility of installing this system on t he Fukuchiyama Line (Amagasaki- Sasayamaguchi) and Tokaido/Sanyo Line (Maibara-Kamigori) in the Kansai urban area.
coil) "New Safety System"
▼Approved introduction
in Hiroshima area ▼Commenced installation of ground equipment in Hiroshima area
▼Spring 2019:
Commence usage
in Hiroshima area
We are introducing a system for detecting abnormal behavior in trains through which the shock of a derailment automatically activates the one touch operative emergency device
Train abnormality detection (TE device) and implement an emergency stop of the train. In addition, it prevents concomitant accidents by stopping nearby t rains through the transmission of an emergency
system
stop signal.
▼Installed first in 521 series (3rd order batch), and gradually expanded introduction thereafter
Automatic platform
We plan to install these gates in stations w here it is difficult to install conventional movable platform gates, such as stat ions that handle a variety of trains w ith different
numbers of doors or stations where trains stop in different locations.
▼Commenced operating tests at Rokkomichi Station
gates(rope style)
▼Commenced operating tests
at Sakurajima Station
▼Approved practical application and continued use
▼Spring 2016: Install in Takatsuki Station and systematically increase thereafter
Safety
We plan to systematically install movable platform gates at stations that are serviced by trains with the prerequisite number of doors and
Movable platform gates
that are used by more than 100,000 people each day.
▼Spring 2016: Install in Katamachi Line Kyobashi Station
and systematically increase thereafter
Investment to realize higher levels of safety
Earthquake/tsunami countermeasures
Shinkansen derailment prevention measures
Equipment to support to
Measures w ill be implemented to increase the earthquake resistance of structures, etc.,
and to facilitate more rapid evacuation guidance in the event of flooding due to tsunamis.
We plan to complete these measures in 2015 in the sectors that have the highest priority in consideration of the likelihood o f earthquakes, etc. (First priority sector: Shin-Osaka - Himeji) Currently, we are in the process of determining the second priority sector, with consideration for the possibility of derailment due to earthquakes and for known active fault lines.
We are committed to preventing man-vehicle collision accidents by oncoming trains, such as in the event of a communications brea kdown between the employee who stops
watch for oncoming trains the train and the employee at the work site who watches for oncoming trains. To that end, we introduced equipment to support the employees who are assigned to watch for
when work is being done on oncoming trains by providing emergency notification to crew members and ensuring that the train stops.
tracks
▼May 2014: Introduced
To respond to the intensification of natural disasters, we will increase the disaster resilience of our operations, introduce meteorological
Response to intensification disaster response systems, and optimize rainy weather operation regulations.
of natural disasters
▼Commence usage of meteorological disaster response system in the Kansai urban area
We will work to ensure safe train operation and reliable transportation and improve transportation service quality by extending anti-wind barriers to line
Anti-wind measures on the segments that frequently suffer from operating limitations imposed due to strong w inds and by installing facilities for turn back operation
Kosei Line
* Reference: Already installed for Hira-Omi-Maiko (Dec. 2008)
and Omi-Maiko-Kitakomatsu (Feb. 2012)
▼January 2016: Install anti-windbarriers (Shiga-Hira)
▼Spring 2019: Install facilities for
turn back operation (Wani)
Wind resilience measures on the Hokuriku Line
We will work to ensure safe and reliable transportation and improve transportation service quality on the Hokuriku Main Line by installing anti-wind barriers
on Tedorigawa-Bashi Bridge and Kakehashigawa-Bashi Bridge, which frequently suffer from operating limitations imposed due to strong winds.
▼June 2016: Install the barrierson Tedorigaw a-Bashi Bridge (Komaiko-Mikaw a)
and Kakehashigawa-Bashi Bridge (Komatsu-Meiho)
"JR-West Group Medium-Term Management Plan 2017" Overview of Major Initiatives 2
【Safety, Technologies, Shinkansen】
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Customer
Satisfaction
Grasp customer expectations and work to meet diverse needs
Improvement of quality of facilities used by customers
On-board oriented train control system (wireless)
Battery-powered trains
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We will enhance the guidance tools available to provide information regarding transportation disruptions (operating status
information available on Company website, station displays, etc.).
Plan to renovate and beautify customer restrooms
With the objectives of increasing safety, such as for emergency stops and prevention of excessive speed during special slow -speed operations; of saving labor in maintenance operations; and of streamlining facilities, we will complete development of the on-board oriented train control system (wireless) during the period of the Medium-Term Management Plan. With consideration for the results of testing, etc., we will set a target date for practical implementation.
With the objective of reducing energy consumption, during the current Medium-Term Management Plan w e intend to produce test trains and implement performance testing. We
w ill focus on practical implementation during the next Medium-Term Management Plan.
Technologies
Railway operations system change
Meteorological disaster response systems
Transition from ground- based inspections to on-
▼Commence performance tests
We will begin using a meteorological disaster response system in the Kansai urban area to reduce human error risks when
operating limitations are imposed and shorten times of non-operation (FY2017).
▼Begin usage in Kansai urban area
Inspections currently conducted by human hands will be automated by the equpment on cars to improve inspection quality and reduce labor requirements, and we will
develop an understanding of facility aging processes to contribute to the development of more optimal maintenance plans.
board inspections
▼Began designing equipment specifications
Spring 2018: Commence usage on certain Shinkansen lines▼
Spring 2019: Commence usage on
certain conventional lines▼
Simplification of railway equipment
By simplifying complex railway equipment, we will optimize facility maintenance and operation frameworks and thereby create a railway system
that boasts high levels of safety and reliability along with superior business continuity measures.
Gauge change trains
Technical development of gauge change trains
Technical development of gauge change trains is intended to facilitate direct operation between Shinkansen and conventional lines with the objective of increasing convenience. Aiming to put these trains into practical use, we will implement a technical survey of Hokuriku route specifications and advance development ventures targeting practical application.
▼Opened the Tsuruga GCE Test Line
Introduction of N700A new model
Enhance on-board communications environment (expand area in which mobile phones can be used)
To increase safety and reliability, we introduced one set of the N700A new model in 2013, and will also introduce four sets in FY2016 and four in FY2017. Such trains will be gradually increased thereafter. In addition, to realize safer, more-reliable transport, we will modificate N700 series rolling stock to incorporate some of the functions of the N700A series.
▼Modificate existing N700 series rolling stock (3 sets in FY2014, 8 sets in FY2015, 5 sets in FY2016)
▼Introduce new N700A series rolling stock (1 set in FY2014, 4 sets in FY2016, 4 sets in FY2017)
We commenced service up to Shin-Yamaguchi in March 2015. Service between Kokura and Hakata is scheduled to start in 2015.
▼Expanded area to Shin-Yamaguchi
▼Start service between Kokura and Hakata
In response to the strategies of airline companies, w e w ill make our services more accessible to customers through means such as low ering prices .
Measures to respond to ▼Launched "Super Haya-toku" early discount tickets (Shin-Osaka/Shin-Kobe-Kokura/Hakata/Kumamoto/Kagoshima-Chuo/Nagasaki/Oita)
Shinkansen
"Enhance"
Sanyo
Shinkansen
competition from airlines
Increase convenience of "e5489""EX reservation" Internet reservations
Encourage the use of
Kodama
Services for senior customers
(Okayama/Hiroshima- Kumamoto/Kagoshima-Chuo)
▼Launched "Waka-toku Haya-toku" early discount tickets for under 29 (Shin-Osaka/Shin-Kobe-Kokura/Hakata)
Enhance functions in line w ith the needs of customers
We conducted the renewal of the 500 series and other measures.
▼Installed 4-seat rows for reserved seats on 500 series
▼Outfitted 500 series rolling stock to be play space for children(Plarail Car)
We are providing discounted products and exclusive travel packages for senior members of JR-West Zipangu Club and Club DISCOVER WEST.
▼Commenced new "Otonabi" membership service for senior citizens, and began providing attractive discounted products
as well as travel packages carefully designed through collaboration with regional communities
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【Kansai Urban Area】
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Enhance the
New rolling stock(Osaka
Loop Line, etc.)
Increase the appeal of
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We w ill improve transport quality by implementing plans to gradually replace the old rolling stock that w e inherited from Jap anese National Railw ays (JNR).
▼Introduce 24 new rolling stock on JR Kyoto, Kobe Line
▼Introduce 122 new rolling stock on Hanwa Line (-FY2018)
▼Introduce 168 new 323 series rolling stock on Osaka Loop Line (FY2017-FY2019)
Move ahead with development of spaces inside stations and under elevated tracks
Osaka Loop
Line, etc.
spaces under elevated tracks and around stations
▼VIERRA morinomiya
▼VIERRA tamatsukuri
▼Morinomiya
▼Momodani
Station beautification /
improvement
Morinomiya Station will be the first in a series of stations at which we will conduct beautification and improvement measures in conjunction
with business development.
We will renovate restrooms at almost all Osaka Loop Line stations by the end of FY2017.
Kansai urban area
Next- generation network
Promote construction of Osaka Higashi Line (Northern part)
Promote new underground station project accompanying Umekita development
▼Opening March 2019
In April 2011, decision was made about urban planning project. The project was commenced in February 2015 (scheduled to open in spring 2023).
▼Feb 2015: Commenced project
"Improve"
Opening new stations
▼Spring 2016 Maya (provisional name)
Higashi-Himeji(provisional name)
▼Spring 2018 JR Sojiji(provisional name)
Kizuri(provisional name)
New stations Over-track stations Station improvement
Building over-track stations
▼May 2013: Izumi Fuchu
▼July 2013: Yao
▼Sep 2013: Kishibe Phase II
▼Nov 2013: Settsu-Motoyama
Spring 2019: JR Shichijo(provis iona l name) ▼
▼Winter 2015: Inae
▼Spring 2017: Azuchi
▼2017: Zeze
Station improvement
▼June 2013: Tennoji ▼Apr 2014: Conducted drive to attract integrated daycare center to Otsu Station
▼Aug 2013: Sannomiya ▼Nov 2014: Amagasaki ▼Spring 2016: Takatsuki
▼Spring 2018: Ibaraki
Others
Expansion of IC card area
Working together with the regional community, we will examine the possibility of expanding our IC network in the West Japan area.
▼Aug 2015: Kisei Main Line (Miyamae-Kainan)
▼Mar 2016: Kakogawa Line (Hioka-Nishiwakishi),
Kishin Line (Harima-Takaoka- Harima-Shingu), Bantan Line (Kyoguchi-Teramae)
▼Dec 2013 Decided name and logo
▼Spring 2016: Opening
Kyoto Railway Museum
▼Feb 2015 Established Kyoto-Umekoji Area Invigoration Committee (provisional name)
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【Other West Japan Area】
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New rolling stock
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In conjunction w ith the introduction of a new safety system in the Hiroshima area,
(introduction of 227 series w e w ill gradually replace aged rolling stock inherited from Japanese National Railw ay (JNR).
Enhance the Hiroshima area city network and leverage the characteristics of the
Hiroshima
rolling stock)
New station (Shin- Hakushima)
New station (Jike
(provisional name)) Kabe Line extension
▼Mar 2015: Commenced operation (introduce 276 rolling stock by the end of FY2019)
▼Mar 2015: Opening
▼Spring 2017: Opening
▼Spring 2017: Opening
station area as Transition to over-track station in Hiroshima,
▼Spring 2018: Opening
a terminal station
Eki-Naka (in-station) development
Relocation of Hiroshima General Hospital of
West Japan Railway Company to new building
Destination campaigns
Construction is under way with the aim of opening in 2015.
▼Summer 2013: Hiroshima destination campaign
▼Jan 2015: Saijo
▼Spring 2016: Hatsukaichi
Other West Japan Area "Invigorate
"
Building over- track stations and station improvement
Building over-track stations
Station improvement
▼Apr 2015: Bitchu Takahashi
▼Sep 2014: Tokuyama
▼Oct 2015: Shin-Yamaguchi
▼Mar 2014: Opening of Shimonoseki open promenade, station building
▼Spring 2017: Onoura
▼Spring 2018: Iw akuni
Introduction of Twilight
Express Mizukaze
We are preparing operating a new s leeper train to make railway travel in the Wes t Japan area more enjoyable.
▼Spring 2017: Commence operation
Others
Production of new passenger cars for SL Yamaguchi (retro passenger cars)
Massive SL repair initiative (return of D51 to main lines)
We will begin producing new passenger cars based on old model-car for the SL Yamaguchi.
A massive repair initiative will be undertaken to bring the JNR Class D51 back to main lines.
▼Sep 2017: Commence operation
▼Commence operation starting in FY2018
Improvement of
We will refurbish rolling stock, enhance facilities
▼Fall 2015: Introduce refurbished rolling stock (gradually introduce up until end of FY2019)
Thunderbird limited express at stations serviced by this train, and
▼Install Western-style toilets at serviced stations
service quality
Introduction of CTC in
Okayama area
take steps to improve transportation quality.
▼Spring 2016: Start use
▼Increase number of departure time displays at serviced stations
▼ Fall 2013: Pre-Wakayama Destination Campaign ▼Spring 2016: Okayama Destination Campaign
Destination campaigns
(travel campaigns)
▼ Fall 2014 Wakayama Destination Campaign
▼Summer 2015 Pre-Okayama Destination Campaign
▼Fall 2017: Yamaguchi Destination Campaign
"JR-West Group Medium-Term Management Plan 2017" Overview of Major Initiatives
【Business Development】
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Strengthen products,
Conversion of stores to Seven- Eleven Japan allied stores
Development and renewal inside stations, etc.
We will renovate existing stores (approximately 500) to employ the allied store model, and also establish new allied stores.
▼Fukuyama ▼Settsu-Motoyama
▼Amagasaki
▼Eki Marche Shin-Osaka (phase I in Mar 2015, phase II in winter 2015, phase III in spring 2016)
▼Related to opening of Hokuriku Shinkansen (Toyama, Kanazaw a, etc.)
▼Tennnoji(east exit)
services, and operating capabilities
▼Liv
▼Tennoji MiO
▼LUCUA
▼Morinomiya
▼Kusatsu
▼Momodani
▼Zeze
▼Ibaraki
Shopping center renewal, etc.
(Sumiyoshi) ▼Porta (Kyoto)
▼The CUBE (Kyoto)
▼Shamine Tottori
▼Toya Marche
▼Sun Station Terrace Kurashiki
▼Kanazawa 100bangai Rinto
▼MEDIO Shin-Osaka(phase I in Dec 2013, phase II in June 2014, phase III in June 2015, phase Ⅳ in Spring 2017)
▼Kanazawa 100bangai Anto
▼PLiCO ROKKOMICHI ▼Station Plaza Akashi
Budget hotels
▼Nagoya ▼Asakusa, Shinsaibashi, Hiroshima
▼Expand budget hotel operations (Tokyo metropolitan area;
Kansai Urban Area: Tennoji, Umeda; etc.)
Actively develop businesses in
Real estate development
Urawa Tokiwa
The Residence▼
J.GRAN SHIN-NAGATA,
J-GRAN SENRI-CHUO
▼Tenjin , Fukuoka city
▼J.GRAN SENRIOKA
▼GRACIA CITY KAWASAKI DAISHI GAWARA
▼J,GRAN L IBARAKI
Business
Development
cities outside our railways
Participate in projects around major stations
/leasing operations
Shopping centers
Real estate development
/leasing operations
J.GRAN ABENO FUMINOSATO,
J.GRAN GARDEN KITAHANADA,etc.
▼Maya City NADA EXCEED
▼
▼J.GRAN L SAKAI, Kyoto Katsuragawa Tsumugi no Machi
▼Nagaranishi
▼Maya City COMFORT & DELIGHT
▼J.GRAN GARDEN IBARAKI
▼Katayama, Suita city
▼Tsukaguchi (station building, condominiums)
▼Area in front of
Kishibe Station
"Develop"
Major stations
▼Himeji(station building)
▼Sannnomiya(station inside)
▼Hiroshima (area above the tracks) (phase I in Nov 2014, phase II in spring 2018)
▼Sannnomiya
(station building)
Make full use of land and other assets
Development projects at
stations, surrounding areas, ▼Nada
and former company
▼Shimonoseki(station building)
▼Katayama, Suita city(Yamato University)
▼Koshienguchi
▼Hirooka, Kanazawa city(office)
▼Yonago (electronics store)
Hiroshima(under elevated tracks)▼
▼Hirooka, Kanazawa city
▼Fukui (hotel)
▼Hiroshima
(station building)
Improve appeal by combining existing
housing sites
Revision of function allocation in commercial zones
▼Okayama (home center)
▼Tottori (Starbucks)
▼LUCUA 1100
▼Mastue
▼Otsu
▼Takatsuki (including elevated portions)
▼20th anniversary of Kyoto Station building opening
businesses
Select and concentrate
management resources
▼Reorganized Group companies (real estate, San-in area)
▼Transferred the golf business
▼Reorganized Group companies (Osaka area shopping centers)
Development of new businesses in lifestyle- related service fields
Health-related service
▼In-station dispensing pharmacies (Osaka)
▼In-station dispensing pharmacies (Shin-Osaka, Amagasaki)
▼Car-sharing directly connected to stations (Shin-Osaka, etc.)
▼Hofu ▼Kitayama, Amagasaki
Take on the challenge of
business (rehabilitation
service business)
▼Hiroshima, Mihara
▼Fushimi ▼Aw aji
new business fields
Agriculture-related
businesses
Food-related businesses
Others
▼Acquired capital in Farm Alliance Management
▼Established business alliance with SHINMEI Holding
▼Acquired capital in Gomangoku Chisatosanso
▼Established business alliance with Glocal-i
▼Commenced Internet sales targeting overseas customers(JAPAN SQUARE)
▼Photovoltaic power generation business in Asa
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【Topics】
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Hokuriku Shinkansen and invigoration of Hokuriku region
Safe and reliable transportation
Increasing mobility between
Hokuriku region and Tokyo and invigoration of the region
New rolling stock
Increase convenience of "e5489" Internet reservations
Destination campaigns
(travel campaigns)
Introduction of Hanayomenoren sightseeing train on Nanao Line
New concept train on
Johana Line and Himi Line
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Opened Kanagawa segment of the Hokuriku Shinkansen in March 2015, and introduced 11 sets of new rolling stock. Enhance functions in line with the needs of customers
▼ "e-kippu""e Haya-toku1""WEB Haya-toku" early discount tickets
▼Fall 2014: Pre-Hokuriku Destination Campaign
▼Fall 2015: Hokuriku Destination Campaign
We will introduce this train on the Nanao Line (Kanazawa-Wakuraonsen) in conjunction with the Hokuriku Destination Campaign.
▼Oct 2015
This train will be in operation before the start of the Hokuriku Destination Campaign.
▼Fall 2015
Enhance
Enhancement of lineup of products for inbound
We will arrange tourism routes in the West Japan area by enhancing our lineup of products for inbound visitors.
▼Saiyukiko Discover West Japan project
Capturing
product lineups visitors as part of arranging
wide-area tourism routes
Refinement of signs in stations, trains, and station buildings
Improve ability to
▼Enhance lineup of Sanyo Shinkansen usage products
▼Create Hokuriku Shinkansen usage products
The guidance and sales systems as well as guidance tools of stations will be enhanced.
▼Introduce line identification symbols
We will promote free, public Wi-Fi services.
▼May 2014: Expanded availability from 11 stations to 24
inbound
tourism demand
cater to needs of inbound visitors
Provision of public Wi-Fi services (stations, trains)
Increasing number of duty-
▼July 2013: Made available at 11 stations
▼Dec 2014: Made available on limited express Haruka
▼Make available on new 323 series rolling stock on Osaka Loop Line
▼March 2015: Made available at Kansai Airport Station (free, public Wi-Fi service without password protection)
Enhance promotion
free shops and revision of payment methods
Communication of West Japan area appeal through overseas bases, etc.
We will increase the number of duty-free shops at in-station commercial facilities, and also revise payment methods.
We will communicate the appeal of the West Japan area through our network of overseas bases and SNS pages.
▼April 2014: Established website targeting Taiwan(jrwest-yoyo.com.tw)
▼July 2015: Establish new overseas base (Singapore)
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