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Operation resumed on JR Yosan Line between Uchiko and Iyo-ōzu (updated on July 20, 2020)
July 20, 2020
Kumagawa Railroad is disrupted until restoration between Hitoyoshionsen and Yunomae (updated on July 18, 2020)
July 18, 2020
Operation resumed on Heisei Chikuho Railway Tagawa Line between Saigawa and Yusubaru (updated on July 18, 2020)
July 18, 2020
Eizan Railway Kurama Line between Ichihara and Kurama disrupted until restoration
July 11, 2020
Operation resumed between Tōjō and Bingo-ochiai stations on JR Geibi Line
April 24, 2020
Sanriku Railway Rias Line resumed service between Kamaishi and Rikuchū-yamada stations
March 21, 2020
Sanriku Railway Rias Line resumed service between Fudai and Kuji stations
March 14, 2020
JR Joban Line resumes service on the whole section for the first time in 9 years
March 14, 2020
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