Heavy Rain Disrupts Shinkansen Services

Sep 06, 2026 | News On Japan

TOKYO - Rail operators are warning of widespread disruptions through the morning of September 7 as heavy rain threatens Shinkansen services and commuter lines, with some trains to be canceled, services reduced and the final departure time brought forward on part of the Tokaido Line.

Central Japan Railway said the Tokaido Shinkansen could face temporary service suspensions and delays because heavy rain is forecast along the route through the morning of September 7.

The company plans to issue an updated service announcement at around 5:30 a.m. on September 7.

East Japan Railway said the Yamagata Shinkansen will suspend all services between Fukushima and Shinjo throughout September 7.

Most Yamagata Shinkansen trains to and from Tokyo will also be canceled, with only some services expected to operate.

Conventional rail services in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line, are expected to operate with fewer trains.

On the Tokaido Line, the final trains between Odawara and Atami will depart earlier than usual on the night of September 6 because of the expected heavy rain.

Source: TBS

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