The Nishikyushu Shinkansen, which connects Nagasaki Station and Takeo Onsen Station in Saga Prefecture, will open on September 23, and the first train will depart after 6:00 am.
With the opening of the Shinkansen, which was realized nearly half a century after the plan, it seems that the focus will be on whether the area can be revitalized.
JR Kyushu's West Kyushu Shinkansen will open on the 23rd for a 66-kilometer section between Nagasaki Station and Takeo Onsen Station in Saga Prefecture.
The vehicle is a "Kamome" with white and red colors, and connects this section in 23 minutes at the fastest.
On the 23rd, the first train leaves Nagasaki Station at 6:17 am and Takeo Onsen Station at 7:03 am, and commemorative ceremonies are held at three stations: Isahaya, Shin-Omura, and Ureshino Onsen. increase.
With the opening of the Shinkansen, which was realized nearly half a century after the government's development plan was compiled in 1973, redevelopment is also progressing along the line in anticipation of the effect of attracting customers.
However, regarding the West Kyushu Shinkansen, discussions between the national government and Saga Prefecture are continuing regarding the construction of a section connecting to Hakata, which is indicated in the national plan. I'm protesting from the side of the burden.
While it is not connected to other Shinkansen lines nationwide, the focus is likely to be on whether the opening of the new line will create tourism demand and revitalize the region.