So, there was a major accident earlier this year:
The Rapid Service bound for Doshisha-mae (a seven-car commuter train) came off the tracks on the JR-West Fukuchiyama Line (JR Takarazuka Line) in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, near Osaka, just before Amagasaki Station, and the front two carriages rammed into an apartment building. The first carriage slid into the first floor parking garage and as a result took days to remove.
Apartment building?
Japanese building codes currently do not regulate the distance between train lines and residential buildings due to high confidence in the engineering of the rail system. Railway lines often pass within several metres of apartment buildings in metropolitan areas.
Staying Safe on Public Transportation:
How does one stay safe or minimize getting all jacked up? It seems the solution is to ensure you are holding on to one of the straps or poles when standing. This keeps your from flying head first.
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