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.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

12

Episodes:

174

Actor:

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

2015

IMDb:

8.0