Train Status in the Western Japan area (Last updated June 28 2013)
Only JR Shikoku will implement service reductions during Summer 2013.
Sources: official websites of railway companies.
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NAVITIME TRAIN INFORMATION
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JORUDAN TRAFFIC INFORMATION
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JORUDAN Traffic Information
service available in English and Chinese. They say that the special timetables of many operators are implemented in their route finder.
HYPERDIA
Automated path finder. You enter the start and end points and desired departure or arrival time. Not accurate when an operator is running on a modified timetable, which this service cannot keep up with. Useful to some extent.
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Article on these services, written before the earthquake:
Japan Train Timetable from japan-guide.com
JR Kyushu
JR Kyushu Shinkansen
Updated: September 8 2012
No service reductions Summer 2012.
JR Kyushu conventional lines
Updated: September 8 2012
Service cancellations around Fukuoka ended September 7 2012.
JR Shikoku
Updated: June 28 2013
One run between Takamatsu - Matsuyama each way will be rerouted.
These runs which usually combine with the Shiokaze from/to Okayama (in Honshu) will
run instead as connection trains. The Shiokaze from/to Okayama will run as usual.
Duration: July 1 - September 6 2013, excluding weekend and holidays. All days August 10 - 18.
Ishizuchi 17
depart Takamatsu 13:50
Service shortened toTakamatsu - Tadotsu.
Ishizuchi 20
arrive Takamatsu 15:55
Service shortened to Utatsu- Takamatsu.
(depart Matsuyama by normal schedule: 13:25)
Note that during the mid-August peak, a similar measure will be widely applied to
Ishizuchi/Shimanto runs from/to Takamatsu.
This is not a concern if you are entering and exiting Shikoku by train.
Pay attention if you plan to use ferry or bus either way.
最終更新：2013年06月28日 11:23
