The 37.4 km stretch of the Hisatsu Line between Yoshimatsu Station and Hayato Station, which has been suspended since August 7, 2025 following damage caused by the "August 2025 Heavy Rainfall," is set to resume service. Restoration work has reached a stage where a completion date has been confirmed, with trains scheduled to run again from the first service on June 28, 2026 (Sunday).
Service Resumption Section
| Section | Distance | Resumption Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hisatsu Line: Yoshimatsu Station – Hayato Station | 37.4 km | June 28, 2026 (Sunday), first train |
Restoration Work Progress
Restoration work has been ongoing since the disaster struck in August 2025.
Replacement Bus Service Ending
The replacement bus service currently operating on the suspended section will end with its final run on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Timetable After Service Resumption
The departure and arrival times and the number of trains on the Yoshimatsu Station–Hayato Station section will remain the same as before the disaster. However, some trains will have their service extended to operate between Kokubu Station and Hayato Station.
Note: The section between Yatsushiro Station and Yoshimatsu Station remains closed due to damage from the July 2020 Heavy Rainfall.
