Japan Railway Journal S2016E14: Railways Back on Track: Six Months after the Kumamoto Earthquakes
- Aired: 2016-10-07
- Time: 07:30:00
- Runtime: 30 minutes
Overview
The magnitude 7 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016 severely damaged railways of Kyushu region. With many efforts, the Kyushu Shinkansen was back in full operation in 2 weeks but the third sector, Minamiaso Railway, was able to resume partial service only. Unfortunately, a complete restoration will cost billions of yen and funds are yet to be secured. Japan Railway Journal identifies the challenges and efforts of Kyushu region to recover its railroads.