Escalators/elevators

　Osaka Metro has completed the construction of “one route” (a wheelchair accessible route) at all 133 Osaka Metro and New Tram stations, and for transfer routes at all transfer stations to ensure smooth travel in all stations.
　Going forward, improvement efforts will continue to create multiple accessible routes and develop transfer routes to other companies’ railway stations in order to increase convenience for passengers.

Establishment status at each station
Elevator inspection days at all stations (scheduled)

“One route” refers to a route enabling travel between ground level to the platform without using the stairs when utilizing Osaka Metro.

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  ① From platform to gate level
  
  ② From gate level to ground level

Automatic platform gates

Measures against uneven surface levels/gaps

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• 　Together with the installation of automatic platform gates, efforts are being implemented to minimize uneven surface levels and gaps between the platform and train floor to enable passengers in wheelchairs and using strollers, etc. to smoothly get on and off the trains.

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• Measures Against Uneven Surface Levels: The platform floor is sloping upwards toward the trains.
  Measures Against Gaps: Comb-like configured material (rubber) for gaps at platform edges is being installed to minimize (20 mm - 30 mm) gaps to the extent that the trains and platform do not touch.

Award of merit for promoting accessibility

	Uneven surface levels	Gaps
Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line (all stations)	0 mm - 15 mm	approx. 20 mm
Sennichimae Line (all stations)	0 mm - 20 mm	approx. 30 mm
Midosuji Line* (Shinsaibashi/Tennoji)	0 mm - 50 mm	approx. 30 mm

*	Please be aware there is a significant difference between surface levels for some trains on the Midosuji Line since there is a mix of trains with different floor levels, and care should be taken when getting on and off.

In addition to these efforts, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and Kinki District Transport Bureau have presented an award to Osaka Metro for promoting accessibility through efforts such as creating “one routes” (wheelchair accessible routes) using elevators.

Awards of merit for promoting accessibility

Multi-function toilet

Nursing rooms

　Osaka Metro has established nursing rooms so that passengers with infants and toddlers can feel comfortable using the subway.
In addition, emergency-aid stations are being renovated for use as nursing rooms and diaper-changing spaces where possible.

Guidance equipment

　Guidance equipment is being installed, including tactile maps providing information on the entire station, braille guide maps/voice guidance in front of toilet, voice guidance near entrances/exits, and passenger information displays.

Braille blocks for the visually impaired

　Braille blocks provide a guide to and from the subway entrance/exit and the platform. In addition, platform-side leading lines are being installed on platforms to enable easy recognition of which side of the braille blocks is safe.

Wide ticket gates

Ticket machines for people with physical impairments/braille fare tables

　Ticket machines are installed at a height enabling easy operation by passengers in wheelchairs.
In addition, braille fare tables are placed next to the ticket machines for use by the visually impaired.

Double handrails/braille guide map

Folding slopes for wheelchairs