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Kyushu Railway Co. will fully resume Shinkansen services on the Kyushu line from Sept. 18, after a partial suspension caused by a strong earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture last month. The move follows completed safety checks and repairs, aiming to restore normal traffic in the region.
JR West will stop operating the 500-series Shinkansen, once among the world’s fastest trains, and the Doctor Yellow inspection train on January 13, 2027. The move follows three decades of service and the gradual shift to newer, more efficient models. Special farewell events are planned.
High-speed Shinkansen services on the Tohoku and Joetsu lines were suspended on June 8, 2026, after an earthquake in eastern Japan. The suspension was ordered to ensure passenger safety and inspect track infrastructure. No damage or casualties have been reported yet.
Shinkansen bullet train service from Nagano to Tokyo was suspended Tuesday morning after a power outage, the operator said. The disruption hit the Hokuriku Shinkansen line around 7:37 a.m. local time. No cause or restoration timeline has been provided.
