Resumption of Rokko Cable Car Service
Key facts
- Resumption of Rokko Cable Car Service
- Rokko Cable Car will resume operations on April 11, 2026, following the completion of vehicle and station facility renovation work.
- Date: March 28, 2026
Direct answer
Rokko Cable Car will resume operations on April 11, 2026, following the completion of vehicle and station facility renovation work.
- Citation
- Resumption of Rokko Cable Car Service (March 28, 2026)
- Source
- PR Times
- Date
- March 28, 2026
Rokko Cable Car will resume operations on April 11, 2026, following the completion of vehicle and station facility renovation work.
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- 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 21:58
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 26, 2026 at 21:27 (1415h 28m after Published)
Kobe Rokko Railway Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nada Ward, Kobe City, President: Naoya Kawabe) has been carrying out renovation work on the Rokko Cable Car vehicles and station facilities in two phases over two years starting in 2025, with the aim of improving safety and services.
Due to the second phase of construction, the Rokko Cable Car (between Rokko Cable Shita Station and Rokko Sanjo Station) has been suspended since January 5, 2026 (Monday), with substitute transportation by bus etc. being provided. We are pleased to announce that the Rokko Cable Car will resume operations upon completion of the second phase of construction.
1. Resumption Date
From the first train on April 11, 2026 (Saturday) (7:10 departure)
*Substitute transportation by bus etc. will end after the last service on April 10, 2026 (Friday).
2. Schedule After Resumption
In principle, the same as before.
*First train 7:10, 7:40, then every 20 minutes until 20:40, last train 21:10.
However, on weekdays (excluding holidays) during the 12:00 hour, the interval will be 30 minutes (previously, only Tuesdays had a 30-minute interval during the 12:00 hour).
3. Main Construction Work Performed in Phase 2
・Renewal of floor materials and seat surface materials for observation cars (2 cars), and acrylic roof renewal for one observation car.
・Repainting of the exterior of two vehicles.
・Renewal of the underframe for two vehicles.
・Construction of a new vehicle inspection pit at Rokko Cable Shita Station.
4. Inquiries
Kobe Rokko Railway Co., Ltd. Transportation Department Sales Division (9:00 - 18:00)
(Phone) 078-861-5288
Reference Materials:
d5180-3568-dcf06bf0880e3363e1e6d80f608f9f38.pdfKobe Rokko Railway Co., Ltd. https://www.rokkocable.com/
Release https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/2026/03/c67f1522d9dcbab5db27fe5bd8694cf42ac02238.pdf
Issued by: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings...
FAQ
When will the Rokko Cable Car service officially resume its operations after the renovation work?
The Rokko Cable Car service is scheduled to resume operations from the first train on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 7:10 AM.
What kind of improvements were made to the observation cars during the second phase of construction?
During the second phase of construction, the observation cars underwent renewal of floor materials and seat surface materials, and one observation car received an acrylic roof renewal.
Will the operating schedule of the Rokko Cable Car change after its resumption?
In principle, the schedule will remain the same as before, with the first train at 7:10 AM and the last train at 9:10 PM, operating every 20 minutes. However, on weekdays (excluding holidays) during the 12:00 PM hour, the interval will be 30 minutes.
What is the reason behind the suspension of the Rokko Cable Car service since January 5, 2026?
The Rokko Cable Car service was suspended due to the second phase of renovation work on the vehicles and station facilities, which is part of a two-year renovation project starting in 2025.
What substitute transportation was provided during the suspension of the Rokko Cable Car service?
Substitute transportation by bus and other means was provided during the suspension of the Rokko Cable Car service, and this service will end after the last service on April 10, 2026.