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Kyushu Shinkansen reopens September 18; speed limits persist near earthquake fault zone

Kyushu Shinkansen service resumes September 18, ending a 52-day earthquake closure. JR Kyushu confirmed the date August 28 ...

Unstaffed bullet train platforms in Kyushu raise safety concerns

Safety concerns have arisen since Kyushu Railway Co. (JR Kyushu) withdrew personnel from most of the station platforms for Shinkansen bullet trains to improve business efficiency and profitability.