【混雑率全国２位】実は半世紀越しの構想　「西鉄貝塚線×地下鉄箱崎線」直通　沿線の地価や街づくりはどう変わる？

The Nishitetsu Kaizuka Line has the second-highest congestion rate among commuters and students nationwide, while passengers complain about the inconvenience of having to transfer to the Fukuoka City Subway Hakozaki Line at Kaizuka Station. In response to this, Fukuoka City and Nishitetsu have agreed to seriously consider "through service" between the two lines to improve convenience. This concept has a history of over half a century, but because Nishitetsu uses two-car trains compared to the subway's six-car trains, through service would require enormous costs such as platform extensions, making it unfeasible and thus not realized. However, in recent years, development along the line has progressed, leading to population growth and an increase in passengers, raising the possibility of profitability, and thus the project has been reconsidered. While there are still hurdles to overcome, such as surveys to meet the requirements for national subsidies and initial investment, if through service is realized, it would have an effect equivalent to extending the subway, and is expected to lead to increased land values ​​along the line and economic ripple effects. July 16, 2026 ▼Daily news delivered: TVQ News Site https://www.tvq.co.jp/news/ #Nishitetsu Kaizuka Line #Subway Hakozaki Line #Direct Service