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JR Kyushu Kumamoto earthquake recovery efforts
Overview
Following the Kumamoto earthquake on July 28, 2026, which caused significant damage to railway infrastructure, JR Kyushu undertook a 52-day recovery process to restore the Kyushu Shinkansen. The company released a documentary on its ‘Medama Channel’ YouTube channel detailing the technical challenges faced by employees, such as daytime jack-up work for bridge girders and precision nighttime track welding conducted during extreme summer heat.
After the full resumption of Kyushu Shinkansen services on September 18, JR Kyushu announced a railway memorabilia auction at Nagasaki Station scheduled for October 3. The auction will feature rare items, including a former Japanese National Railways driver’s pocket watch and various timetables, with all proceeds to be donated to Kumamoto Prefecture to support ongoing recovery efforts.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesJR Kyushu holds railway auction to support Kumamoto earthquake recovery
JR Kyushu is hosting a railway memorabilia auction in Nagasaki to fund Kumamoto earthquake recovery and has released a documentary detailing the 52-day effort to restore the Kyushu Shinkansen.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesJR Kyushu releases documentary on Kyushu Shinkansen earthquake recovery
JR Kyushu released a documentary detailing the 52-day recovery of the Kyushu Shinkansen line following the Kumamoto earthquake in July 2026.
Sources
ovo.kyodo.co.jp · prtimes.jp · release.traicy.com · sasatto.jp