The transport ministry said West Japan Railway Co. and other operators of 27 train lines suffered damage at more than 100 locations, The Japan Times reported.
A number of transportation links in Japan’s western region remain severed following torrential rains that swept the region, with the discovery of more bodies on Thursday (July 12) pushing the death toll up to 200.
The transport ministry said West Japan Railway Co. and other operators of 27 train lines suffered damage at more than 100 locations, The Japan Times reported.
As of Thursday morning, railway companies were struggling to gather enough people to check track integrity and facility conditions.
"We have to prioritise (which train services) can resume, according to their importance,” a JR West official said.
More than 60 locations along train tracks have suffered damage by landslides, with many tracks completely submerged.
Many bridges and roads were also severely damaged, affecting distribution networks as well as routes to and from schools, officials said.
More than 70,000 rescuers continued to search for missing people in the affected areas, including the hardest-hit prefectures of Hiroshima, Okayama and Ehime.
The National Police Agency said the number of casualties could grow as local authorities report that more than 60 people are still missing.