Key Facts
• July 1: Hiroshima Rapid Transit announced a train missed a scheduled stop.
• Incident occurred on June 30 at 6:00 AM on the Astram Line.
• Train skipped Ōtsuka Station, stopping 1.6 km later at Tomo-Chūō Station.
• 4 passengers were affected directly (2 at each station).
• 3 subsequent trains were delayed, impacting approximately 700 passengers.
• Driver, a man in his 50s with 30 years of experience, admitted negligence.
• No health issues were reported during the pre-shift check.
• Similar incident occurred in 2022 at Jōhoku Station.
• Hiroshima Rapid Transit plans to reinforce basic operational procedures.
Summary
A Hiroshima Rapid Transit Astram Line train failed to stop at Ōtsuka Station on June 30, affecting around 700 passengers due to subsequent delays. The train, en route from Kōiki-Kōen-Mae Station to Hondōri Station, stopped at Tomo-Chūō Station, 1.6 km past the missed stop. The driver, a veteran with 30 years of experience, cited carelessness as the cause. Hiroshima Rapid Transit confirmed no health issues during the driver’s pre-shift check and attributed the incident to inattentiveness. A similar event occurred in 2022 at Jōhoku Station. The company has pledged to strengthen operational training to prevent recurrence.
