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JR West train service interruptions
Overview
On 2 August 2026, a man was struck and killed by a rapid train on JR West’s Biwako Line at South Kusatsu Station in Shiga Prefecture. The accident led the operator to suspend all services between Maibara and Kyoto, affecting 19 trains in each direction and leaving roughly 31,000 passengers unable to travel while investigations and safety checks continue.
Two days later, on 4 August 2026, a fallen tree blocked the JR West Kansai Line between Izumisano and Wakayama stations. The obstruction prompted a temporary halt of train operations on that segment, with replacement bus services arranged for passengers. Officials expected the line to reopen around 08:20 local time after the tree was cleared and safety inspections were completed.
Both incidents illustrate a series of short‑term service disruptions on JR West lines in early August 2026, each triggered by different safety hazards and managed with temporary suspensions and passenger mitigation measures.
Entities
South Kusatsu Station · Shiga Prefecture · West Japan Railway Company · Biwako Line · Kansai Line
Timeline
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22 days ago
[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesJR West Kansai Line service halted between Izumisano and Wakayama after fallen treeA fallen tree forced JR West to suspend Kansai Line service between Izumisano and Wakayama, with replacement buses operating and an expected restart at 08:20.
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25 days ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesWest Japan Railway halts Biwako Line after fatal accident at South KusatsuA fatal accident on the Biwako Line at South Kusatsu Station in Shiga forced JR West to suspend service between Maibara and Kyoto, halting 19 trains each way and affecting thousands of passengers.
Sources
cinemacafe.net · eigachannel.jp · fnn-news.com · fnn.jp · inovacaosustentavel.com.br · kyoto-np.co.jp · kyoto-np.jp · radmarkt.de