JR East and emergency services conduct joint rescue drill in Akita

JR East Akita, the Akita City Fire Department, and the Prefectural Police conducted a joint emergency response drill on October 2. The exercise, held at the JR Akita General Rolling Stock Base, involved approximately 130 participants.

The drill simulated a collision between a train on the JR Ou Line and a passenger car at a railroad crossing. Participants practiced initial response procedures and passenger rescue operations to ensure coordinated efforts between railway, fire, and police services during a real-world accident.