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Keisei Electric Railway – New Limited Express Service Plan (Fiscal Year 2028)

Overview

  • Introduction: Fiscal Year 2028

  • Route: Narita Airport Station ↔ Oshiage Station (nearest station to Tokyo Skytree)

  • Travel Time: Around 30 minutes (about 10 minutes faster than the current service)

  • Investment Cost: Approx. 40 billion yen

Background

  • Narita Airport will construct and extend runways by the end of FY2028.

  • Annual air passenger numbers are expected to increase from 40 million → 75 million.

  • Demand for transportation, particularly from inbound foreign tourists, is expected to grow significantly.

Current Situation

  • Narita Airport ↔ Oshiage: Requires a transfer from the Skyliner to conventional lines → Fastest about 45 minutes.

  • Annual Skyliner ridership: Approx. 8.4 million.

Expected Benefits

  • Direct connection between Narita Airport and major sightseeing destinations, improving convenience.

  • Responding to inbound tourism demand.

  • Promoting investment and facility improvements as a major railway operator.

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