Detailed explanations concerning how to ride trains, how to use automatic ticket gates, manners for riding trains are provided here to enable your more conveneient use of Hankyu Railway.
How to buy tickets or charge IC cards
How to buy tickets from a ticket vending machine
As shown below, there are three types of ticket vending machines. Types of bills that can be used vary by machine type.
This is the initial screen of a vending machine.
Put in cash at first.
Charging an IC card (ICOCA, Suica, etc.)
Types of bills that can be used vary by machine type. Also, please note that IC card slots vary by machine type.
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Put in cash.
How to use automatic ticket gates
Use the automatic ticket gates to enter and leave the station.
How to ride trains
Trains stop at different stations depending on train type, except on some routes. Please check the train type indication on the platform or on the train before getting on.
Check the guiding sign on the platform
Check the train type and destination indicated on the train
Train announcements also alert stations where the train is stopping.
Each type of train stops at the following stations:
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Points for attention when you ride our trains
We ask for your understanding and cooperation in safe and reassuring operation.
On the platform
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Baggage
Take care not to drop your suitcase or other baggage from the stairs or escalator.
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Smartphone
Do not operate smartphones while walking because it is extremely dangerous.
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Even in a rush
Do not run on the platform.
Do not run onto a train because it is dangerous.
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While waiting for a train
Please cooperate in lining up for the train.
Other
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Taking photos
When you take photos, take care not to carelessly point your camera at other people.
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Smoking
No smoking in trains or station. Please smoke in the designated smoking areas.
In the train
Women-only cars
Hankyu Railway has women-only cars in some trains on the Kobe line, the Takarazuka line and the Kyoto line.
The women-only car may also be used by children of elementary school age or younger, as well as the disabled and their male helpers.
Men in the women-only car may be questioned by railway staff.
In an emergency the women-only restriction may be lifted.
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Kobe Line
Available time
During morning rush hours on days when the weekday timetable is applied
Train types
Commuters limited express (Umeda=Kobe-sannomiya)
Car
Final car (from Kobe-sannomiya) of ten-car trains
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Takarazuka Line
Available time
During morning rush hours on days when the weekday timetable is applied
Train types
Commuters limited express (cars leaving Kawanishi-noseguchi for Umeda)
Car
Final car (from Takarazuka) of ten-car trains
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Kyoto Line
Available time
Throughout days when the weekday timetable is applied
Train types
Limited express/Commuters limited express
Car
Fifth car from Umeda, only a car with two-person seats
(no long-seat car as a women-only car)
Indication of manners on the train
We ask for your understanding and cooperation in safe and reassuring operation.
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Cell phone
Put your cell phone in silent mode and refrain from speaking over the phone on the train.
Refrain from using the cell phone or similar device with audible sound from the speaker.
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Headset (earphones)
Adjust the volume of your headset or earphones to avoid disturbing other passengers.
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Suitcase / backpack
Avoid blocking the aisle with your suitcase or other baggage.
Take care not to hit other passengers with a backpack on your back.
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Courtesy seats
Offer courtesy seats to persons who need them.
Turn off your cell phone near courtesy seats when the train is crowded.
Other
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Taking photos
When you take photos, take care not to carelessly point your camera at other people.
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Smoking
No smoking in trains or station. Please smoke in the designated smoking areas.
