Tobu Railway representative

“usual lookout system was operating as normal”

Tobu Railway representative · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

A Tobu Railway representative told the BBC that the usual lookout system was operating as normal.

“We are currently investigating why the accident occurred despite this.”

Tobu Railway representative · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

The representative said the company was investigating why the accident occurred despite the lookout system.

“When a train approaches, a lookout waves a flag and, once the driver acknowledges it, sounds the horn,”

Tobu Railway representative · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

The representative explained how the lookout system is supposed to work when a train approaches.