The Unsung Heroes of Tokyo Metro: Keeping the Subway System Immaculate

🧹Tokyo Metro's cleaning staff plays a crucial role in upholding the subway system's reputation for cleanliness.

🧽The cleaning process involves both manual labor and the use of specialized equipment to ensure thorough cleanliness.

🚆Tokyo Metro operates an extensive network of train lines and stations, requiring a large team of cleaners.

🏢Cleaning staff also ensure the cleanliness of the stations, including platforms, walkways, and restrooms.

🌸Maintaining a clean and organized subway system is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture.

How often are the trains cleaned?

—The trains are thoroughly cleaned every 15 days.

What cleaning methods are used?

—The cleaning process involves manual scrubbing, mopping, and the use of specialized equipment.

How many people are involved in the cleaning process?

—A team of cleaning staff, including supervisors, ensures the cleanliness of the trains and stations.

Do the cleaners clean both the interior and exterior of trains?

—Yes, the cleaning staff cleans both the interior and exterior of trains to ensure thorough cleanliness.

Is cleanliness important in Japanese culture?

—Yes, cleanliness is highly valued in Japanese culture, and maintaining a clean subway system is a reflection of this cultural value.

00:03Meet Takayuki, a cleaning supervisor at the Ayase rail yard in Tokyo Metro.

00:27Tokyo Metro is renowned for being one of the cleanest subway systems globally, transporting millions of people daily.

01:02Cleaning staff ensure that every nook and cranny of the trains are cleaned thoroughly.

03:03The cleaning process includes cleaning advertisements, luggage racks, walls, and floors.

04:09Exterior cleaning involves hosing down the trains, scrubbing with soap, and using pads for stubborn stains.

05:13Cleaning also takes place at busy stations like Ginza-itchome, where escalators, restrooms, and platforms are maintained.

07:51Restrooms are thoroughly cleaned, and cleaning staff use different color-coded cloths for specific areas.

10:41The entire station, including platforms and walkways, is regularly cleaned, ensuring a pleasant experience for passengers.