Damaged by heavy rain Completed a picture of messages wishing for the resumption of the Kumagawa Railway Kumamoto October 14, 16:40

A large picture was completed with messages of support from local high school students and residents, hoping for the resumption of operation of the "Kumagawa Railway" in Kumamoto Prefecture, which was damaged by the heavy rain in July. ..

The painting was planned by Asagiri Town to support the Kumagawa Railway, which suffered damage such as the iron bridge being washed away by the heavy rain in July and all trains being submerged in water.



Completed by pasting a support message card sent by four high school students in the area and about 800 residents along the line to the sketch of the idyllic scenery of the sightseeing train operated by the Kumagawa Railway and the rape blossoms in full bloom. I did.

The picture is 3.7 meters wide and 2.7 meters high, and "I hope I can ride it again by the time I graduate" or "I hope the day will come soon when you can see that comfortable train and the smiles of the station staff." The passion for the Kumagawa Railway is spelled out, such as "Ni".



Keiko Tsunematsu, chief of the Asagiri Town Commerce and Tourism Division, said, "The Kumagawa Railway is an important means of transportation for the local people, so I hope that it will be restored as soon as possible and that the day when everyone can commute to work or school with a smile will come back. I was talking.



The painting is on display at the "Poppokan" in Mendahigashi, Asagiri Town.