12 Nov 2021 | 03:15 AM UTC
Japan: Train services disrupted between Oimachi and Ookayama stations in Tokyo Nov. 12
Accident near Jiyugaoka Station in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 12, prompting disruptions on the Tokyu Oimachi Line.
Event
Authorities are responding to an accident at a railroad crossing between Jiyugaoka and Kuhombutsu stations in Tokyo Nov. 12. The incident reportedly occurred at around 08:35; there are no immediate reports of injuries. Officials have suspended operations along the Tokyu Oimachi Line between Omiachi and Ookayama stations. The company has not provided a timeline for when service will resume, but delays could continue for several hours.
Although alternative transport services between stations are available, services may be limited and overcrowded. Increased security and localized transport disruptions are possible near the accident site until clearance and investigations end.
Advice
Confirm rail schedules. Use alternative transport for time-sensitive travel. Plan for travel delays near the accident site.
