Kyushu Shinkansen Resumes Full Service After Safety Checks

The Kyushu Shinkansen in southwestern Japan has resumed operations across all sections from the first train on Wednesday morning, after the railway operator confirmed safe conditions following the discovery of damaged overhead wires.

According to the operator, inspections were carried out before trains were allowed to run at full service. The safety confirmation focused on the overhead wire system, the component found to be damaged and the cause of the service disruption.

The restoration of the full line from the first train of the day allows passengers to return to normal schedules on the Kyushu Shinkansen in southwestern Japan.