Japan Railway Journal - Season 2 Episode 14 Railways Back on Track: Six Months After the Kumamoto Earthquakes
The magnitude 7 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016 severely damaged railways of Kyushu region. With many efforts, the Kyushu Shinkansen was back in full operation in 2 weeks but the third sector, Minamiaso Railway, was able to resume partial service only. Unfortunately, a complete restoration will cost billions of yen and funds are yet to be secured. Japan Railway Journal identifies the challenges and efforts of Kyushu region to recover its railroads.
First Air Date: Mar 09, 2015
Last Air date: Oct 24, 2024
Season: 10 Season
Episode: 153 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 8.00/10 by 2.00 users
Popularity: 31.018
Language: Japanese, English
Keyword : train, railroad, train travel, train station, railway history, railway, bullet trains, japanese train
Season
Season 0
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
Season 9
Season 10
Episode
Seven Stars in Kyushu: The Local Revitalizing Cruise Train
Second Chances for Used Trains in Southeast Asia
Earthquake Safety: What 5 Years Has Taught Us
Superconducting Maglev: The Extreme Speeds of Tomorrow
Ekiben: A True Rail Traveling Companion
Premium Express Shimakaze: A Train of Dreams to Reality
The Cat Stationmaster Who Rescued a Railway
New Generation Express: Journey to Speed and Comfortability
The Future of Rail Freight Transport
Kyoto Railway Museum: The Story of Rail Transport in Japan
Light Rail Vehicles: Modern Trams Reshaping Urban Transit
Keikyu: The Strive for World-Class Rail Operation
World-Class Maintenance: The Backbone of Shinkansen Operations
Railways Back on Track: Six Months After the Kumamoto Earthquakes
Future Prospects Made in the Past: JR East's Steam Loco Strategy
Picking Up the Pace: JR Shikoku's Tactics for Survival
The Seeds of Success: Kyoto's Sagano Scenic Railway