Since its establishment in 1908, the Nishitetsu Group has ridden various changes to reach the present day. However, we recognize that the long-term business environment after COVID-19 will continue to change at an even faster pace and with greater uncertainty as we encounter phenomena such as accelerated digitalization, the development of a decarbonized society, and lifestyle diversification.

 

In order to achieve sustainable growth in this environment, we have formulated a new long-term vision called “NNR Group CYD Vision 2035,” which envisions where we want to be in 2035, not as an extension of our existing business model but by backcasting from our envisioned future image.

 

In this long-term vision, we set our fundamental stance as “Grow in harmony with you” in order to realize our ideal image. We are committed to reforming our business model by evolving the business to connect people and carry their expectations, and by entering new fields of business. We will also create an environment in which each employee can work enthusiastically and achieve their potential while realizing personal growth and conquering challenges, and build an efficient and sustainable business portfolio.

 

Then, in March 2026, we formulated our 17th Medium-Term Management Plan as the second step toward achieving our long-term vision of CYD Vision 2035. In formulating this plan, we first updated the quantitative and qualitative goals for 2035 of our long-term vision based on the results of the 16th Medium-Term Management Plan (fiscal 2023–2025) and changes in the business environment. At the same time, we updated our Business Model Transformation Strategy Story, which is the business strategy for achieving these goals. We also added a Growth Opportunity Acquisition Strategy Story to our business strategy, which consists of the Promotion and Strengthening of Community Development Along the Railway Lines, the Expansion of Community Development Solutions Outside the Region, and Business Expansion in the Industrial Support Field. The 17th Medium-Term Management Plan summarizes a three-year action plan starting in fiscal 2026 that is in line with our Strategy Stories. We will bring together our people, know-how, and brand power to complete the plan and reach a new stage of growth.

 

The Nishitetsu Group will continue to take on the challenge of creating a happy and prosperous society by regarding the various issues faced by local communities and people as our own, and working together with our stakeholders to find solutions. We appreciate your continued support.

 

Hayashida Koichi

President and CEO

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd.