Fukuoka City Subway expanded late-night services from April 1, extending last train times to all weekdays and Saturdays, excluding Sundays and public holidays. Previously limited to Fridays, the move aims to improve convenience for late-night commuters and diners. Final departures from central stations are now 10 to 35 minutes later, with trains reaching terminal stations around 1:00 a.m., comparable to major metropolitan systems. Key routes include the Airport Line departing Hakata at 12:40 a.m., the Nanakuma Line from Tenjin-Minami at 12:33 a.m., and the Hakozaki Line from Nakasu-Kawabata at 12:26 a.m. Officials expect increased ridership and support for nighttime economic activity, while local businesses anticipate longer customer stays. Taxi operators said the impact on demand is likely to be limited. Source: NHK News / Fukuoka City Subway
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