- Last updated: 2024/09/27
- Release date: 2024/09/27
Notice of suspension of Rokko Cable Car operations due to vehicle renewal work and facility repair work
Kobe Rokko Railway Co., Ltd. (Head office: Nada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture; President: Naoya Kawabe) has been carrying out vehicle renewal work and cable car facility renovation work over a two-year period to improve safety and service.
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For the first phase of construction, commercial operations will be suspended on the entire Rokko Cable Car between Rokko Cable Shita Station and Rokko Sanjo Station from Monday, January 6, 2025 to Saturday, April 12, 2025 (scheduled).
During periods when the cable car is out of service, bus transportation will be provided instead.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers, and we appreciate your understanding.
1. Suspension period
January 6, 2025 (Monday) to April 12, 2025 (Saturday) (planned)
Reason for suspension: Due to vehicle renewal work and cable car facility renovation work
2. Suspended sections
Between Rokko Cable Shita Station and Rokko Sanjo Station (entire line)
3. About proxy transportation
(1) Route
Substitute bus transportation will be provided between Rokko Cable Shita Station and Rokko Sanjo Station.
Further details regarding bus replacement transportation will be announced around December 2024.
(2) Handling of tickets, etc.
Passengers with tickets for Rokko Cable Car can use substitute transportation.
4. Vehicle renewal work and facility renovation work
The project will be divided into two phases over two years, and will see the renewal of the cable car body frame* and improvements to the interior facilities (floors, seats, etc.) of the cable car.
* Repairs will be carried out, as well as renovations to vehicle inspection and repair facilities.
*: 1 train set of 2 cars per period
5. Other
The second phase of construction is scheduled to begin around winter 2025. We will provide further notice.
6. Contact Information
Kobe Rokko Railway Co., Ltd. Transportation Department Sales Division (9:00-18:00)
(Telephone) 078-861-5288
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