Japan: Bullet train service disruptions ongoing between Tokyo and Nagoya July 22

A maintenance train derailment is causing bullet train service suspension between Hamamatsu and Nagoya stations on the Tokaido Shinkansen line as of the morning of July 22. Disruptions are also affecting connectivity between Tokyo and Nagoya, with officials earlier suspending train services between the two locations. Officials estimate that normal services are expected to resume by 12:00.

Rail disruptions could continue through the afternoon of July 22 as repair operations continue. Increased demand for other forms of transport, especially alternative trains between Tokyo and Nagoya, is likely.