Year-End and New Year Train and Bus Schedules for Hankyu Hanshin JR and More【Nishitsu Roundup】

Here’s a summary of train and bus schedules and special services in Nishinomiya City from the end of 2023 through the beginning of 2024.
(Information provided by Kagayaki 509-go & Iroha, Nishitsu supporters. Thank you!)

Hankyu Railway: No Special Trains

• On New Year’s Eve, no special trains will be operated
• From December 30 to January 3, trains will run on the Saturday/holiday schedule.

Quoted from the Hankyu Railway website

The commuter pass sales office at Nishinomiya-kitaguchi Station will be closed from December 30 to January 2. Details are here.

Hanshin Railway: No Special Trains

• There will be no overnight service on New Year’s Eve
• From December 30 to January 3, trains will run on the Saturday/holiday schedule

Quoted from the Hanshin Railway website

JR Kobe Line: Special Trains Available

• On New Year’s Eve, the JR Kobe Line will operate special trains every 20 minutes from around 0:00 to 3:00

Quoted from the JR West website

Hankyu Bus

• From December 30 to January 3, buses will run on the holiday (Sunday/holiday) schedule.

From the Hankyu Bus PDF

Hanshin Bus: Some Services Suspended

• From December 31 to January 3, some services on the Mukogawa Danchi Line, Naruohama Line, Takasu Higashi Line, and Takarazuka Koshien Line will be suspended
• All other routes will run on the holiday (Saturday/holiday) schedule from December 30 to January 3

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