Hakone Tozan Railway “Aiming to resume all lines around autumn next year” Damaged by Typhoon No.19 November 22 18:13
Regarding the Hakone Tozan train in Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture, which has been suspended due to landslides caused by typhoon No. 19, the operating company revealed its intention to resume operation on the entire line around autumn next year on the 22nd .
In Hakone, the total rainfall due to Typhoon No. 19 has reached 1000 mm, and on the Hakone Tozan Railway, landslides and fallen trees have continued between Hakone Yumoto Station and Gora Station.
In particular, the railway between the Kosugaya Station and Miyanoshita Station is heavily damaged by the foundation of the overpass, and restoration work at this location is the biggest issue.
The Hakone Tozan Railway, which is in operation, held a conference on the 22nd, and as a result of conducting an on-site survey, it took time to recreate the broken overpass in addition to the work to remove the collapsed earth and sand, etc. Clarified the idea of resuming operation.
It means that the total amount of damage has not been grasped yet, but it means that the government will seek support from the government for the cost of the restoration work.
Mr. Kenichi Miyahara, General Manager of the Hakone Tozan Railway, said, “I apologize for any inconvenience over a long period of time. I will do my best for the early recovery.”