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Countdown to restoration of the damaged bridge – Ueda Electric Railway Bessho Line

December 26, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

The Chikuma River Bridge on the Ueda Electric Railway Bessho Line, which is recovering its original appearance due to restoration work

Ueda Electric Railway is planning various projects such as lighting up the Chikumagawa Bridge, which is being reconstructed, and counting down before the resume of operation on all lines scheduled for March 28, 2021 (Sunday).

Disrupted due to heavy snow – Kisuki Line between Izumo-Yokota and Bingo-Ochiai

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

JR West Kiha 120 type diesel car waiting for departure at Izumo-Sakane Station on the Kisuki Line where switchback is performed (image) ©Katsumi

JR West has announced that they will suspend operation until the further notice due to heavy snow between Izumo-Yokota Station and Bingo-Ochiai Station on the Kisuki Line.