# Kumamoto Railway Lines Reopen After Earthquake

> Kumamoto railway lines fully restored 77 days after July earthquake damage.
- Title: Kumamoto Railway Lines Reopen After Earthquake | Shortify
- Summary: Kumamoto railway lines fully restored 77 days after July earthquake damage. All railway lines in Kumamoto areas affected by July earthquake have resumed…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/13/japan/society/kumamoto-railway-lines-reopen
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- Published: 2026-10-13T04:42:00+00:00
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- Topics: kumamoto, earthquakes, 2026 kumamoto earthquake, rail, hisatsu orange railway, kyushu railway, yatsushiro, news, politics, world
## Rail services resume after earthquake
Train services on a section of the Hisatsu Orange Railway line in Kumamoto Prefecture resumed Tuesday after being suspended due to earthquake damage.
## 77 days since earthquake
All railway lines in affected areas are back in operation 77 days after the July 28 temblor.
## Track damage reported
The tracks were deformed and platforms damaged near the epicenter.
## Local worker hopeful
A 52-year-old part-time worker said he was glad to see services resume for hospital visits and shopping.
## Railway president pleased
Seiki Nakamura, president of Hisatsu Orange Railway, said they were delighted to operate trains along the entire line.
## Line history
The Hisatsu Orange Railway line was separated from Kyushu Railway in 2004 when the Shinkansen opened.
## Key takeaway

All railway lines in Kumamoto areas affected by July earthquake have resumed service after 77 days of disruption.