Hisatsu Line Service Resumption Between Yoshimatsu and Hayato Stations
Following damage from the August 2025 heavy rains, a 37.4 km section of the Hisatsu Line is scheduled to resume operations on June 28, 2026, after approximately ten months of restoration work.
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Following the suspension of services on the Hisatsu Line between Yoshimatsu and Hayato stations since August 7, 2025, due to the "August 2025 Heavy Rain," we are pleased to announce that recovery work is nearing completion and a reopening date has been set. We will continue to proceed with restoration efforts at full capacity.
1. Reopening Section and Date
- Section: Hisatsu Line (Yoshimatsu Station – Hayato Station)
- Distance: 37.4 km
- Reopening Date: June 28, 2026 (Sunday), starting with the first train.
2. Status of Restoration Work
Restoration progress as of May 25, 2026, indicates that work is proceeding as planned toward the June reopening.
3. Discontinuation of Substitute Transportation
The current substitute bus service will conclude its operations on June 26, 2026 (Friday).
4. Post-Resumption Timetable
The arrival/departure times and number of trains between Yoshimatsu and Hayato stations will remain unchanged from the pre-disaster schedule. However, certain trains will have their routes extended between Kokubu and Hayato stations.
*Note: The section between Yatsushiro Station and Yoshimatsu Station remains closed due to damage from the July 2020 heavy rains.
1. Reopening Section and Date
- Section: Hisatsu Line (Yoshimatsu Station – Hayato Station)
- Distance: 37.4 km
- Reopening Date: June 28, 2026 (Sunday), starting with the first train.
2. Status of Restoration Work
Restoration progress as of May 25, 2026, indicates that work is proceeding as planned toward the June reopening.
3. Discontinuation of Substitute Transportation
The current substitute bus service will conclude its operations on June 26, 2026 (Friday).
4. Post-Resumption Timetable
The arrival/departure times and number of trains between Yoshimatsu and Hayato stations will remain unchanged from the pre-disaster schedule. However, certain trains will have their routes extended between Kokubu and Hayato stations.
*Note: The section between Yatsushiro Station and Yoshimatsu Station remains closed due to damage from the July 2020 heavy rains.
FAQ
When exactly will the train service resume?
Service is scheduled to resume on Sunday, June 28, 2026, starting from the day's first scheduled train.
What happens to the current bus replacement service?
The substitute bus service will run its final day on Friday, June 26, 2026, and will be discontinued thereafter.
Is the entire Hisatsu Line back in operation?
No. While the Yoshimatsu-Hayato section is reopening, the section between Yatsushiro and Yoshimatsu remains closed due to damage from the July 2020 floods.