# Kumamoto railway infrastructure restoration > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kumamoto-railway-infrastructure-restoration > Updated: 2026-10-13T04:27:20.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Railway infrastructure in Kumamoto Prefecture has undergone significant restoration following major natural disasters. In September 2026, the Kumagawa Railway resumed full-line operations, marking a milestone six years after torrential rains and Kuma River flooding severed the line in July 2020. This resumption included the launch of the ‘Kumata-bi Tourism Concierge’ automated service and the renaming of two stations, Sagara Toshima and Taragi Shorenji, as part of reconstruction efforts. Following a separate earthquake on July 28, regional rail services also saw a return to normalcy. By October 2026, all lines affected by the earthquake had resumed operations, including the final restoration of a 23.6-kilometer section of the Hisatsu Orange Railway between Yatsushiro and Higo-Tanoura stations. Other regional services, such as the Kyushu Shinkansen and sections of the JR Kyushu Kagoshima Line, had previously restored service in the months following the seismic event. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Kumamoto railway lines fully reopen after July earthquake All railway lines in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, have resumed service following repairs to damage caused by a July earthquake, marking the full restoration of regional rail connectivity. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kumamoto-railway-lines-fully-reopen-after-july-earthquake ### 2026-09-15: Kumagawa Railway to resume full operations in September 2026 Kumagawa Railway will resume full-line operations on September 20, 2026, following flood damage in 2020. A new LINE-based ‘Kumata-bi Tourism Concierge’ service will launch to support regional tourism. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kumagawa-railway-to-resume-full-operations-in-september-2026 --- Cite as: Kumamoto railway infrastructure restoration. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kumamoto-railway-infrastructure-restoration