27 Dec 2023 | 06:11 AM UTC
Japan: Tsukuba Express rail services in Kanto Region suspended Dec. 27 due to vehicle malfunction
Malfunction disrupting Tsukuba Express trains in Japan's Kanto Region, the afternoon of Dec. 27. Maintain flexible itineraries.
A vehicle malfunction between Kitasenju and Aoi stations has led to the suspension of Tsukuba Express trains in Kanto Region Dec. 27. It remains unclear when service will normalize.
Rail disruptions could continue through the evening commuting hours as repair operations continue. Increased demand for other forms of transport is likely, especially on alternative trains between Yokohama and Tokyo.
Confirm rail schedules. Use alternative transport for time-sensitive travel, especially between Tokyo and Yokohama