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Kyushu Shinkansen fully resumes operations after full-scale repair efforts post-Kumamoto earthquake

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Last updated 2026-09-24 — The “Kyushu Shinkansen,” a major artery of Kyushu’s transportation network, was damaged in the Kumamoto earthquake, leading to widespread suspension of services; train derailments, track displacement and distortion, damage to over 150 sections of railway line, and damage to 130 noise barriers on elevated bridges...

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The “Kyushu Shinkansen,” a major artery of Kyushu’s transportation network, was damaged in the Kumamoto earthquake, leading to widespread suspension of services; train derailments, track displacement and distortion, damage to over 150 sections of railway line, and damage to 130 noise barriers on elevated bridges were among the major damages. Originally estimated to take two months to repair, with one month being the fastest possible timeframe, the Kyushu Shinkansen was restored to full service at the fastest possible speed on April 27.

The Kyushu Shinkansen, which was damaged in the Kumamoto earthquake, resumed full-line operations on April 27. (Image source / Kyushu Shinkansen)

Among them, services between Hakata and Kumamoto resumed on April 23, just nine days after the earthquake. The full-scale repair efforts were completed within two weeks of the quake. This came just in time for Japan’s Golden Week holiday, and the restoration of the Kyushu Shinkansen brought great news for local transport and tourist travelers, also showcasing the high efficiency of the repair work.
 

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