23 Oct 2023 | 03:44 AM UTC
Japan: Train disruptions affecting the Tokaido Shinkansen railway line in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures Oct. 23
Fire along railway line affecting Tokaido Shinkansen services in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures, Japan, Oct. 23. Plan for disruptions.
Event
Rail disruptions are affecting the Tokaido Shinkansen line in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures as of the afternoon of Oct. 23. Disruptions started around 10:45 Oct. 23 due to a fire along the line between Mikawa-Anjo and Nagoya stations. Authorities have suspended rail services between Shizuoka and Gifu Hashima stations. Delays are also affecting rail services between Tokyo and Shizuoka, Gifu-Hashima and Shin-Osaka, and the Sanyo Shinkansen from Hiroshima and Tokyo; cancellations are possible. Officials have not provided a timeline for when normal services will resume, but delays could continue for several hours.
Train disruptions will likely continue until firefighting operations and any associated investigation and repair works conclude.
Advice
Confirm train schedules. Use alternative transport for time-sensitive travel. Heed all official advisories.
