Keisei Electric Railway Fare Cap Change: Public Comment

On November 6, 2026, Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd. applied for approval to change the upper limit on passenger fares for its railway business under Article 16, Paragraph 1, of the Railway Business Act and other provisions. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is conducting a public comment process to hear broadly from users for the purpose of conducting an appropriate review.

The upper limits on passenger fares and related charges require approval from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. At the time of approval, the review examines whether the amount exceeds appropriate costs under efficient management plus an appropriate profit. The Transport Council must also be consulted when granting approval.

Opinions submitted through the public comment process are scheduled to be reported during deliberations by the Transport Council.

The revision rates in the application summary (increases in average fare paid) are 14.3% for regular fares and 13.7% for commuter passes (16.9% for commuting passes and △11.5% for school passes), for an overall rate of 14.1%. The railway station barrier-free surcharge is scheduled to be abolished in conjunction with the fare revision. Excluding this surcharge, the rates are stated to be 16.8% for regular fares and 18.4% for commuter passes (22.4% for commuting passes and △11.5% for school passes), for an overall rate of 17.3%.

The application is dated November 6, 2026. The matter is scheduled to be referred to the Transport Council, and opinions will be solicited in accordance with the guidelines attached separately.