JR Kyushu and JR West project peak congestion on the Shinkansen during the Obon holiday, with outbound travel peaking on August 9 and inbound on August 16. This forecast applies to the Kyushu, Nishi-Kyushu, and Sanyo Shinkansen lines. As of July 24, reservation rates are 39.7% for the Kyushu Shinkansen, 37.2% for the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen, and 30.3% for the Sanyo Shinkansen. The Nozomi services on the Tokaido and Sanyo lines will operate with all reserved seating during the period. Conventional limited express train reservations stand at 29.5% on the Nagasaki Line and 32.9% on the Nippo Line. JR officials urge early bookings while seats remain available. Source: JR Kyushu / JR West
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