
Minatomirai Line Begins Pilot Project for Boarding with Touch Payment and QR Codes Starting December 4
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has suspended operation of the Yamada Line between Morioka and Miyako stations due to the heavy rain on August 27.
Multiple damages including ballast washouts, debris on the tracks, and fallen trees have been confirmed between Yamanashi Station and Kyokai Station. There is no outlook for restoration at this time. Substitute bus services are being provided in areas parallel to the 106 bus route.