It has been 22 years since the derailment collision of the Hibiya subway line, which killed 5 passengers and injured 64 people, and Tokyo Metro officials mourned the victims near the scene and renewed their pledge to safety. did.
On March 8, 2000, a derailed train collided with an oncoming train near Nakameguro Station on the Hibiya Subway Line, killing five passengers and injuring 64.
On the 8th, 22 years after the accident, the president of Tokyo Metro, Akiyoshi Yamamura, and other officers visited the memorial monument near the accident site and handed flowers.
Then, at 9:01 am when the accident occurred, everyone silently prayed for the victims and renewed their pledge to safety.
According to Tokyo Metro, about 70% of employees have joined the company after the accident, so we are conducting training to convey lessons to all employees, and a new vehicle with a system that automatically stops operation when derailment is detected. We are promoting safety measures such as introducing it to the Tokyo Metro.
President Yamamura said, "Standing in this place makes me realize the regret of the deceased and reminds me of the seriousness of the accident. Since it is our mission to give top priority to the safety of our customers, it is safe from various angles. We will improve our gender. "