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Safety, Accessibility, and the Environment

Safety

 

Safety on the subway

         The safe running of trains is ensured by various means, including safe traffic control, driver safety management, and rolling stock and track

　　　safety management.

      

 

Counter-terrorism

          Responding to the September 11 attacks on the United States in 2001, the March 2004 Madrid train bombings, and the attacks on the London

　　　Underground in July 2005, the Yokohama Subway has stepped up its inspections and patrols of trains and stations.

 

Measures against high winds

         Wind gauges are located at four points along overground sections of Blue Line track on the subway to ensure the safe operation of services

　　　by, for example, enabling service restrictions to be imposed during high winds.

 

Other measures

          ・Platform edge doors

            In order to improve safety, platforms are fitted with platform edge doors to prevent passengers from falling from platforms onto the track or

　　　　being hit by trains.

 

          ・ATO system

            "ATO" stands for automatic train operation.

 

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