What is The Number of Users of The "West Kyushu Shinkansen" One Month After Opening?

According to JR Kyushu, the number of passengers on the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen (Takeo Onsen - Nagasaki) in the first month of opening was 197,800, about 2.3 times the number in 2021. A 2% increase compared to 2018 before the corona crisis. The average occupancy rate was 33%. Comparison between September 23, 2022 and October 22, 2022 and the actual use of the limited express "Kamome" (Isahaya - Nagasaki) on the same day.

During the same period, usage of the Kyushu Shinkansen was about 25% lower than in 2018. President Yoji Komiya said, "The West Kyushu Shinkansen has reached 100% of the 2018 level due to the opening of the line." On the other hand, he expressed his intention to promote further use and commuter pass sales.

Source: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/41acc8e496871c73c21e10183e65584b325467e2