TOKYO — All rail services disrupted by the strong earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan in July have been fully restored, according to the latest information.
The final suspended section, on a local railway line, officially resumed operation on Tuesday, marking the return of the entire rail network affected by the quake to normal service.
The July earthquake forced many rail lines in the region to halt operations so that infrastructure could be inspected and repaired. Recovery work was carried out in stages, and the restart of the last local rail section marks the end of the full restoration of all affected services.
There is no information so far about any other damage or prolonged effects on the regional rail system now that the lines are running again.
