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Four Years After the disaster... Local Burden to Be 55 Million to 70 Million Yen per Year; Adjustments Being Made with "Conversion to Buses" as the Main Focus; Discussions on Restoration, but JR Alone Operation Is Difficult, so "Cost and Convenience" Are Being Considered

Interviews with relevant parties have revealed that Niigata Prefecture is beginning discussions on the restoration of the JR Yonesaka Line, which was damaged by heavy rains four years ago and remains partially suspended, with a focus on converting it to bus service. ■Yonesaka Line Damaged by Heavy Rains JR: "Independent Operation Difficult" The JR Yonesaka Line, connecting Murakami City in Niigata Prefecture and Yonezawa City in Yamagata Prefect…
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Interviews with relevant parties have revealed that Niigata Prefecture is beginning discussions on the restoration of the JR Yonesaka Line, which was damaged by heavy rains four years ago and remains partially suspended, with a focus on converting it to bus service. ■Yonesaka Line Damaged by Heavy Rains JR: "Independent Operation Difficult" The JR Yonesaka Line, connecting Murakami City in Niigata Prefecture and Yonezawa City in Yamagata Prefect…

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FNN.jpプライムオンライン broke the news on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
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