JR Kyushu President Yoji Furuimi met Vice Minister Tomonori Mizushima at the Transport Ministry on October 23 to request reduced financial burden for Saga Prefecture over the unbuilt section of the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen. Aligning with Saga’s position, the move is considered unusual for JR Kyushu. Furuimi emphasized continued dialogue on funding and railway issues, while Mizushima said all parties must work together within legal frameworks. The Shinkansen opened between Nagasaki and Takeo Onsen in 2022, but extension plans toward Hakata remain undecided due to cost and local opposition. Source: KBC
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