Odakyu Parent-Child Railway Seminar 2026

This event allows children from grades 3 to 6 and their parents to learn while having fun, by visiting places that are usually not accessible, such as the backside of the station, and experiencing the work of railway staff. You can feel how the railways are supported by the skills of many staff and various equipment. Past event highlights (Station Staff Edition) ■ September 26 (Saturday) 'Station Staff Edition - Romantic Car Museum Tour' (Hibiyana Area) Learn about the work of station staff through visiting station equipment such as signal control rooms and the back of ticket machines. You can experience the departure signal and internal announcements that are used during the day on the station platform, and get a sense of the role of the station in ensuring safe and smooth train operations. In addition, at the Romantic Car Museum, staff will directly explain the technology and methods that support the Romantic Cars. Past event highlights (Train Crew Edition) ■ October 31 (Saturday) 'Train Crew Edition' (Kita-mitsui Area) Learn about the work of train crew members by observing pre-shift roll calls and pre-departure inspections by drivers and conductors, and by introducing work tools and schedules. Furthermore, you can experience the work of train crew members by observing train operations on a temporary train and using the microphone in the crew room for in-car announcements. Past event highlights (Maintenance Staff and Electrical Staff Edition) ■ November 7 (Saturday) 'Maintenance Staff and Electrical Staff Edition' (Hibiyana Area) Learn about the work of staff responsible for track and electrical equipment maintenance. While learning about the equipment and roles that support the tracks, such as 'why there is gravel under the tracks', you can experience riding on the track maintenance heavy machinery 'Multipurpose Titan Tampers', manually operating the switch (points), and visiting the level crossing equipment, deepening your understanding of the equipment and technology that support safe railway operations. Details of the 'Odakyu Parent-Child Railway Seminar 2026' are as follows. Note 1. Station Staff Edition - Romantic Car Museum Tour ⑴ Date and Time 2026 September 26 (Saturday) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ⑵ Location Odakyu Line Hibiyana Station, etc. ⑶ Content · Explanation of the work of station staff · Visit to the signal control room · Visit to the back of the automatic ticket machine · Visit to the internal equipment of the ticket gate · Experience of departure signal and announcement for trains on the station platform · Visit to the Romantic Car Museum (with staff explanation) etc. ⑷ Number of Participants 15 groups (30 people) ⑸ Participation Fee 4,000 yen per group (tax included) 2. Train Crew Edition ⑴ Date and Time 2026 October 31 (Saturday) 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM ⑵ Location Odakyu Electric Railway Kita-mitsui Depot ⑶ Content · Explanation of the work of train crew members · Observation of the pre-shift roll call scene · Observation of the pre-departure inspection work by the driver · Riding on a special temporary train · Observation of the train operation in the same train · Experience of in-car announcements using the microphone in the crew room etc. ⑷ Number of Participants 16 groups (32 people) ⑸ Participation Fee 5,000 yen per group (tax included) 3. Maintenance Staff and Electrical Staff Edition ⑴ Date and Time 2026 November 7 (Saturday) 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM ⑵ Location Odakyu Electric Railway Hibiyana Depot ⑶ Content · Explanation of the work of maintenance staff and electrical staff · Experience of riding on the track maintenance heavy machinery 'Multipurpose Titan Tampers' · Manual operation experience of the switch (points) · Explanation of the structure of the level crossing and experience of operating the emergency stop button · Live demonstration of high-altitude work using the tower car · Visit to the substation equipment etc. ⑷ Number of Participants 16 groups (32 people) ⑸ Participation Fee 4,000 yen per group (tax included) 4. Common to All Sessions ⑴ Application You can apply through the dedicated form on our company's website 'Odakyu Child-Rearing Support Navigation FunFan OdaKyuu'. URL: https://www.odakyu.jp/oyako/info/20467/ ※ The application is subject to a lottery, and the results will be notified by email. ⑵ Application Period 2026 August 18 (Tuesday) 10:00 AM - 2026 August 30 (Sunday) 11:59 PM ⑶ Target Grade 3 to 6 students and their parents. * Only groups of one child and one parent can participate. ⑷ Inquiries Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department Phone: 046-236-2576 (Weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) Email: chiikicommu@odakyu-dentetsu.co.jp Above This press release contains information for media personnel.