Experience Being a Driver with a Simulator and View Classic Train Cars! Seeking Participants for the 2026 'Hanshin Railway Manabi Base' Family Tour ~Capacity Expanded Due to High Demand Last Year!~

Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukushima-ku, Osaka, President: Yusuke Kusu) will hold the 2026 Family Tour at the 'Hanshin Railway Manabi Base', located under the elevated tracks at Amagasaki Center Pool-mae Station, on Saturday, June 20, and Saturday, July 18. During the family tour, participants can view preserved train cars active during the Taisho and Showa eras, learn about railway-related jobs and safety measures, and enjoy a driving experience (for children only) using the highly popular driver training simulator equipment (mock driver's cab), as well as inspect actual facilities like railway crossings, signals, and tracks. Due to the large number of applications received every year, we will invite a total of 80 pairs, or 160 people (compared to 60 pairs/120 people last year), exceeding last year's capacity. The application period is from Friday, April 24 to Monday, May 11. We look forward to your applications. Details are as follows: About the 'Hanshin Railway Manabi Base' Family Tour This event has been held since 2015, the 110th anniversary of our company's opening, to deepen understanding and familiarity with Hanshin Railway, making it feel closer to the community. This year marks its 12th installment. [Overview of the 'Hanshin Railway Manabi Base' 2026 Family Tour] Organizer: Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. Co-organizer: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. 1. Date, Time, and Application Period *Capacity is 20 pairs (40 people) per session. *If applications exceed capacity, a lottery will be held. 2. Venue Hanshin Railway Manabi Base, 373 Suimeicho, Amagasaki City (A 3-minute walk west from Amagasaki Center Pool-mae Station, under the elevated tracks) 3. Content - Viewing of Type 601 and Type 1141 cars that were active in the Taisho to Showa eras. - Driving experience using driver training simulator equipment (mock driver's cab). - Learning about the past and present of Hanshin Railway, railway jobs, and safety measures. - Inspection of actual facilities such as crossings, signals, and tracks. 4. Target Audience Pairs of two consisting of an elementary school child and a parent/guardian (Free of charge) 5. How to Apply Please enter the required information from the following URL or the 2D code on the right. https://e.cnz.jp/sv/a8ee/mJTeJwXK 6. Customer Inquiries Hanshin Electric Railway Corporate Planning Office (Public Relations) TEL: 06-6457-2130 (Weekdays 8:45-17:45) The 'Hanshin Railway Manabi Base' 2026 Family Tour is an initiative to provide children with opportunities to interact with Hanshin Railway. It is conducted as part of the 'Hankyu Hanshin Future Dream/Town Project', a social contribution activity by the Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Group promoting 'local environment creation' and 'nurturing the next generation' to build a 'town people want to live in for the future.' *Preschoolers may accompany, but under the supervision and responsibility of parents to ensure safety. *The driving experience is strictly limited to the selected children. *Please be aware of stairs and uneven surfaces inside the venue. *In the unlikely event of causing a nuisance to others or disrupting the tour's operation, you may be asked to leave. *We are not responsible for any injuries or accidents involving participants during the tour. *Personal information provided will be used for notifying lottery results, informing about facility events, and marketing research. It will not be used for other purposes. *Photography may occur on the day of the tour. Photos taken will be used for records and future PR publications. Under the brand slogan "Taisetsu ga gyutto." (Holding on tightly to what's important), the Hanshin Group will continue to face the "important" things of each customer, providing a Hanshin-like brand experience as a united group to meet their trust and expectations. Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. https://www.hanshin.co.jp/ Release: https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/2026/04/29d826ec4a2a0497b79bb2de49ea326563f3b0a9.pdf Issuer: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings 1-16-1 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka