Japan: Rail service suspension affecting JR Sanyo Main Line in Hiroshima July 9

Officials have suspended rail services on the JR Sanyo Main Line between Nishi-Hiroshima and Iwakuni stations in Hiroshima as of the morning of July 9 due to technical checks. Crews have announced that there is currently no timeline of the service resuming; delays could continue for several hours.

Rail disruptions could persist through the evening commuting hours as technical checks continue. Increased demand for other forms of transport is likely, especially on alternative trains between Hiroshima and Iwakuni.