Passenger service commences on Nishi–Kyushu Shinkansen HSR, Japan September 27, 2022 | Asia Pacific News, News Passenger service has commenced on the Nishi–Kyushu Shinkansen high-speed-rail (HSR) Line. The line spans 66 km (40-km stretch underground, 21-km stretch elevated, and 5.3-km stretch at-grade) and ... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password