Japan Railway Journal

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Japan Railway Journal - Season 2 Episode 14 Railways Back on Track: Six Months After the Kumamoto Earthquakes


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28 minutes 2024 HD

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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.

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