Heavy Rain Disrupts Shinkansen Services
Rail operators are warning of widespread disruptions through the morning of September 7 as heavy rain threatens Shinkansen services and commuter lines, with some trains to be canceled, services reduced and the final departure time brought forward on part of the Tokaido Line. (News On Japan)
Heavy rain is disrupting Shinkansen services and commuter lines on September 7, with some trains being canceled and services reduced. The final departure time is also brought forward on part of the Tokaido Line. Central Japan Railway may face temporary service suspensions and delays due to the heavy rain forecast. East Japan Railway will suspend all services between Fukushima and Shinjo throughout the day.
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