Key Facts
• As of August 12, 12:20 PM, JR West announced service suspensions due to heavy rain.
• Sanyō Line: Operations between Shin-Yamaguchi and Shimonoseki stations canceled for the day.
• Sanyō Line: Embankment collapse (5m wide, 5m high) near Chōfu Station under repair.
• San’in Line: Services between Masuda and Hitomaru stations to resume after 4:30 PM.
• San’in Line: Bus services to align with train resumption between Nagato City and Kogushi.
• Yamaguchi Line: Trains between Miyano and Masuda stations to resume from 3:37 PM.
• Ube Line: Operations suspended between Shin-Yamaguchi and Ube stations since the first train.
• Onoda Line: Services between Ube-Shinkawa and Onoda stations to resume from 4:59 PM.
• Gantoku Line: Trains between Iwakuni and Tokuyama stations to resume from 3:52 PM.
• Geibi Line: Partial resumption between Bingo-Ochiai and Bingo-Saijō stations from 7:18 PM.
• Kure Line: Services between Mihara and Hiro stations to resume from 2:23 PM.
• Limited Express “Super Oki” partially suspended between Masuda and Shin-Yamaguchi stations.
• JR West offers free ticket refunds or validity extensions for affected dates (August 10–12).
Summary
Heavy rain has caused significant disruptions to JR West train services in the China region. Key lines, including the Sanyō, San’in, and Ube lines, remain partially or fully suspended. Restoration efforts are underway, with some services expected to resume later today. Notably, the Sanyō Line between Shin-Yamaguchi and Shimonoseki stations is canceled for the day due to an embankment collapse. JR West is providing alternative transportation on certain routes, such as the Sanyō Shinkansen, and offering free ticket refunds or extensions for affected passengers. Travelers are advised to check for updates as weather conditions may lead to further changes.
