Akiyoshi Yamamura
Appearances
Global News Podcast
European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine
We provide nine train lines covering 195 kilometers of track between 180 stations in Tokyo. It's a dense network and we carry 6.86 million passengers every day. To operate all the trains on time, we try not to let them stop at stations for longer than scheduled. Each line has a committee to tackle possible delays. For example, we ring a bell to inform passengers that the door is about to close.
Global News Podcast
European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine
We also have strategies to prevent anyone getting caught in the door. We also use a new signaling system called CBTC to minimize the gap between each train. Not all of our experiences in Tokyo may work in London, but I believe our system to avoid delays will work.
Global News Podcast
European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine
As for the UK's labor culture, I realize there'll be differences. But along with our partners, Go Ahead and Sumitomo, we aim to create an environment where employees enjoy working.