barrier-free, in this case, refers to stations that have no or minimal level differences for travelers
Supplementary notes
*JR Tokai in Japanese.
The figure reflects the share of train stations that have a traffic volume of more than 2,000 passengers per day on average. It does not represent the barrier-free share of the entirety of train stations administered by the respective JR company.
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Share of JR-operated barrier-free train stations in Japan 2024, by company
As of 2024, the share of JR Central train stations in Japan that were regarded as barrier-free, providing assistance for mobility-impaired persons, amounted to **** percent. All JR companies had a barrier-free rate of over ** percent for their busiest train stations.
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