OSAKA, Nov 28 (News On Japan) - JR West Japan disclosed on Tuesday that for 17 of its local lines across 30 sections, which have fewer passengers, the overall average financial performance from 2020 to 2022 showed a deficit close to 23.7 billion yen.
Additionally, the cost to earn 100 yen across all sections is now 966 yen, representing a deterioration compared to the three-year average since 2019. The company also reported a downward trend in its passenger numbers.
In the aftermath of COVID-19, there is no expectation of a major rebound in railway passenger numbers. JR West Japan intends to share these challenges with the municipalities along the lines and engage in discussions and reviews moving forward.
Source: YOMIURI