Financial Results and Passenger Transport Performance of 16 Major Private Railway Companies for FY2026
The Japan Private Railway Association reported FY2026 results for 16 major companies. Railway revenue increased, but profits fell due to higher labor and investment costs. Passenger numbers rose 3.9% to over 10 billion, but remain 4.6% below pre-pandemic levels.
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- 📰 Published: May 28, 2026 at 15:10
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The Japan Private Railway Association has surveyed the financial results and passenger transport performance of 16 major private railway companies for the fiscal year ending March 2026. While operating revenue for the railway business of these 16 companies increased by 4.3% year-on-year, operating profit decreased by 2.8% due to higher labor costs from wage improvements and increased depreciation expenses from capital investments. Passenger numbers reached 10.001 billion, a 3.9% increase year-on-year, driven by inbound demand and increased outings. However, this remains 4.6% lower than the 2019 fiscal year, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This report is limited to the 16 major private railway companies in Japan.