The Tohoku-Hokkaido Line, which suffered damage such as the breakage of utility poles supporting the overhead line due to the earthquake off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture on the 13th of this month, resumed operation between Sendai Station and Ichinoseki Station in Iwate Prefecture from the first train on the 22nd.
The Tohoku Shinkansen was damaged by the earthquake, causing damage to the utility poles that support the overhead lines along the lines of Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures, and damage to the pillars of the viaduct. I couldn't do it.
JR East proceeded with restoration work and resumed operation between Sendai Station and Ichinoseki Station for the first time in 9 days from the first train on the 22nd.
At JR Sendai Station, we saw people buying tickets at ticket machines and heading home with their luggage.
A man in his 50s who arrived from Ichinoseki Station for commuting said, "I was commuting by car during the suspension period, so it was very easy today. I can't wait to restart the entire line because the Shinkansen is a moving leg." I was talking.
In addition, a man in his 50s heading for Morioka for work said, "I had to get on the conventional line one hour earlier until yesterday, so I'm glad I restarted."
JR East plans to operate between Sendai Station and Nasushiobara Station from the 24th, and resume operation on all lines.
However, since it is necessary to confirm the safety immediately after the restoration work, the number of trains in operation will be about two-thirds of the normal number for about a month, and the time from Tokyo Station to Sendai Station will be slowed down. It will be about an hour longer.