It has been 17 years since the derailment of the JR Fukuchiyama Line, which killed 107 people, in 25 days.
JR West will hold a memorial service for the first time in three years, which had been canceled due to the spread of the new corona infection, to commemorate the victims at the scene and pledge the safety of the railway again.
17 years ago, on April 25, 2005, in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, a rapid train on the JR Fukuchiyama Line, commonly known as the Takarazuka Line, derailed without being able to turn the curve and collided with an apartment along the railroad track, killing 107 people. , 562 people were injured.
The memorial service, which had been canceled for two years in a row due to the spread of the new corona infection, was held for the first time in three years, and President Kazuaki Hasegawa of JR West will apologize and give a memorial service.
Due to the influence of the new Corona, JR West is in a difficult business condition, such as expecting a huge deficit for the second consecutive year. The challenge is how to plan.