Wednesday, August 28, 2024 The Tokaido Shinkansen , one of Japan’s busiest and most iconic high-speed rail lines, resumed operations at approximately 5:35 p.m. on Tuesday after a temporary suspension caused by heavy rainfall in the Tokai region.
The suspension, which was a precautionary measure due to unstable weather conditions as Typhoon No. 10 (Doksuri) approaches Kyushu, resulted in significant delays even after the service was restored. Impact of Typhoon No.
10 on Shinkansen Operations The Japan Meteorological Agency had issued warnings regarding the severe weather conditions as Typhoon No. 10 approached Japan’s southwestern region, prompting the suspension of several transportation services, including the Tokaido Shinkansen. The suspension was aimed at ensuring passenger safety as heavy rainfall lashed the Tokai region, a key area along the Tokaido Shinkansen route connecting Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.
According to an official statement from JR Central (Central Japan Railway Company), the operator of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the service was temporarily halted between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations. The company emphasized that the suspension was necessary to prevent accidents due to potential landslides and flooding along the railway line. Although the service resumed after the weather conditions slightly improved, delays continued to affect the schedule due to ongoing weather instability.
JR Central advised passengers to check the latest travel information on their off.