 By April 7 the Tōhoku Main Line was reopened in both directions, however it was closed again following a strong earthquake later that night.The Tōhoku Main Line was again reopened in both directions from Fukushima on April 17.The Tōhoku Shinkansen reopened with limited service on April 23, and the Abukuma Express Line resumed limited service from Fukushima on April 28.