Tokyo, July 29 (Jiji Press)–Kyushu Railway Co., or JR Kyushu, suspended all Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train operations on Wednesday to inspect tracks and other equipment a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto. JR Kyushu canceled all Shinkansen trains between Kumamoto and Kagoshima-Chuo stations. In response, Japan Airlines announced that it would operate two special flights between Fukuoka and Kagoshima airports the same day. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
All Kyushu Shinkansen Operations Halted after Tuesday’s Quake
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