Impact of the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”
Kyushu Railway Company
Kyushu Shinkansen (Kumamoto Station–Shin-Minamata Station); Kagoshima Main Line (Uto Station–Yatsushiro Station)
The 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, which occurred on 28 July 2026
The amount of damage and the impact on financial results remain under investigation. The amount has not yet been determined.
The amount of damage and the impact on financial results remain under investigation. If timely disclosure becomes necessary, the company will make an announcement promptly.
Company response
Suspension of train services between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata stations on the Kyushu Shinkansen and between Uto and Yatsushiro stations on the Kagoshima Main Line
Kyushu Shinkansen services are expected to resume from 18 September 2026. The company aims to resume Kagoshima Main Line services around mid-October 2026.
Kyushu Shinkansen services are expected to resume from 18 September 2026. The company aims to resume Kagoshima Main Line services around mid-October 2026. The expected resumption dates may change depending on the status of aftershocks and other factors. After services resume, trains will operate at reduced speeds on certain sections of the Kyushu Shinkansen, and some services may be cancelled or have their schedules changed.
If timely disclosure becomes necessary, the company will make an announcement promptly.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Impact of the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake” |
| Date of occurrence | 28 July 2026 |
| Subject Entity | Kyushu Railway Company |
| Target Locations / Products | Kyushu Shinkansen (Kumamoto Station–Shin-Minamata Station); Kagoshima Main Line (Uto Station–Yatsushiro Station) |
| Cause | The 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, which occurred on 28 July 2026 |
| Amount of Impact on Business Performance | The amount of damage and the impact on financial results remain under investigation. The amount has not yet been determined. |
| Impact on Earnings Forecast | The amount of damage and the impact on financial results remain under investigation. If timely disclosure becomes necessary, the company will make an announcement promptly. |
| Suspended operations | Suspension of train services between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata stations on the Kyushu Shinkansen and between Uto and Yatsushiro stations on the Kagoshima Main Line |
| Scheduled resumption date | Kyushu Shinkansen services are expected to resume from 18 September 2026. The company aims to resume Kagoshima Main Line services around mid-October 2026. |
| Outlook | Kyushu Shinkansen services are expected to resume from 18 September 2026. The company aims to resume Kagoshima Main Line services around mid-October 2026. The expected resumption dates may change depending on the status of aftershocks and other factors. After services resume, trains will operate at reduced speeds on certain sections of the Kyushu Shinkansen, and some services may be cancelled or have their schedules changed. |
| Planned follow-up disclosure | If timely disclosure becomes necessary, the company will make an announcement promptly. |
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