Overview
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Introduction: Fiscal Year 2028
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Route: Narita Airport Station ↔ Oshiage Station (nearest station to Tokyo Skytree)
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Travel Time: Around 30 minutes (about 10 minutes faster than the current service)
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Investment Cost: Approx. 40 billion yen
Background
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Narita Airport will construct and extend runways by the end of FY2028.
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Annual air passenger numbers are expected to increase from 40 million → 75 million.
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Demand for transportation, particularly from inbound foreign tourists, is expected to grow significantly.
Current Situation
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Narita Airport ↔ Oshiage: Requires a transfer from the Skyliner to conventional lines → Fastest about 45 minutes.
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Annual Skyliner ridership: Approx. 8.4 million.
Expected Benefits
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Direct connection between Narita Airport and major sightseeing destinations, improving convenience.
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Responding to inbound tourism demand.
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Promoting investment and facility improvements as a major railway operator.
