Notice Regarding the Impact of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake
Kyushu Railway Company
Kyushu Shinkansen (Kumamoto–Shin-Minamata and Kumamoto–Kagoshima-Chuo), Kagoshima Main Line (Kumamoto–Yatsushiro and Uto–Yatsushiro), Misumi Line (Uto–Misumi), and JR Kumamoto City
The Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, which occurred on 28 July 2026, and apparent ground deformation at the intersection with the Hinagu Fault, as well as extensive damage to facilities.
Company response
Train services have been suspended between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata stations on the Kyushu Shinkansen, between Kumamoto and Yatsushiro stations on the Kagoshima Main Line, and between Uto and Misumi stations on the Misumi Line. Services between Kumamoto and Uto stations on the Kagoshima Main Line and between Uto and Misumi stations on the Misumi Line are scheduled to resume on 2 August.
Services between Kumamoto and Uto stations on the Kagoshima Main Line and between Uto and Misumi stations on the Misumi Line are scheduled to resume on 2 August. Services between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata stations on the Kyushu Shinkansen and between Uto and Yatsushiro stations on the Kagoshima Main Line will remain suspended for the time being, and resumption during August is currently considered difficult.
The amount of damage and the impact on financial results are currently under investigation. If timely disclosure becomes necessary, the company will promptly make an announcement.
Train services between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata stations and between Uto and Yatsushiro stations will remain suspended for the time being. The company is considering measures to resume services between Shin-Minamata and Kagoshima-Chuo stations. JR Kumamoto City plans to resume operations in stages from 31 July. Once the full extent of the situation has been confirmed, the company will provide a further update during August on the expected resumption of services on the Kyushu Shinkansen and conventional lines.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Notice Regarding the Impact of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake |
| Date of occurrence | 28 July 2026 |
| Subject Entity | Kyushu Railway Company |
| Target Locations / Products | Kyushu Shinkansen (Kumamoto–Shin-Minamata and Kumamoto–Kagoshima-Chuo), Kagoshima Main Line (Kumamoto–Yatsushiro and Uto–Yatsushiro), Misumi Line (Uto–Misumi), and JR Kumamoto City |
| Cause | The Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, which occurred on 28 July 2026, and apparent ground deformation at the intersection with the Hinagu Fault, as well as extensive damage to facilities. |
| Impact on Earnings Forecast | The amount of damage and the impact on financial results are currently under investigation. If timely disclosure becomes necessary, the company will promptly make an announcement. |
| Suspended operations | Train services have been suspended between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata stations on the Kyushu Shinkansen, between Kumamoto and Yatsushiro stations on the Kagoshima Main Line, and between Uto and Misumi stations on the Misumi Line. Services between Kumamoto and Uto stations on the Kagoshima Main Line and between Uto and Misumi stations on the Misumi Line are scheduled to resume on 2 August. |
| Scheduled resumption date | Services between Kumamoto and Uto stations on the Kagoshima Main Line and between Uto and Misumi stations on the Misumi Line are scheduled to resume on 2 August. Services between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata stations on the Kyushu Shinkansen and between Uto and Yatsushiro stations on the Kagoshima Main Line will remain suspended for the time being, and resumption during August is currently considered difficult. |
| Outlook | Train services between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata stations and between Uto and Yatsushiro stations will remain suspended for the time being. The company is considering measures to resume services between Shin-Minamata and Kagoshima-Chuo stations. JR Kumamoto City plans to resume operations in stages from 31 July. Once the full extent of the situation has been confirmed, the company will provide a further update during August on the expected resumption of services on the Kyushu Shinkansen and conventional lines. |
| Planned follow-up disclosure | Once the full extent of the situation has been confirmed, the company will provide a further update during August on the expected resumption of services on the Kyushu Shinkansen and conventional lines. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The Kumamoto Earthquake that occurred on 28 July 2026 caused significant deformation of bridges and rails, apparently due to ground deformation at the intersection with the Hinagu Fault, and extensive damage to facilities was confirmed on the Kagoshima Main Line. Replacement bus services cannot be arranged because the extent of road damage has not yet been determined and securing buses is difficult.