The Tohoku-Hokkaido Shinkansen, which was partially interrupted by the last month's earthquake that observed shaking with a seismic intensity of 6 or higher, resumed operation between Koriyama and Fukushima in Fukushima Prefecture on the 2nd.
As a result, direct operation was resumed between Tokyo Station and Fukushima Station for the first time in about half a month.
The Tohoku-Hokkaido Shinkansen was interrupted between Koriyama in Fukushima Prefecture and Ichinoseki in Iwate Prefecture due to train derailment and equipment damage due to the earthquake on the 16th of last month. Operation resumed for two days in between.
At the Shinkansen platform at JR Fukushima Station, where direct operation with Tokyo was resumed for the first time in about half a month, we saw a large number of passengers heading toward Tokyo, including those with large luggage.
A man in his 70s, who is planning to meet his daughter and grandson in Tokyo, said, "I'm glad that the Shinkansen is back in operation because it was inconvenient to drive."
According to JR East, the number of Shinkansen trains running between Tokyo and Fukushima will be reduced to about half the normal speed for the time being, and the speed between Koriyama and Fukushima will be reduced to about 160 km / h, which is about half the normal speed, to ensure safety. It means to drive.
JR East will resume operation between Sendai and Ichinoseki on the 4th of the remaining non-communication section, and is aiming to resume operation between Fukushima and Sendai on the 20th of this month.