Snake Disruption Halts Japan's Tokaido Shinkansen Service During Golden Week
A snake entangled in a power line caused significant disruptions to Japan's busiest bullet train service between Tokyo and Osaka on Wednesday.
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The Tokaido Shinkansen service between Tokyo and Osaka was halted for nearly two hours on Wednesday due to a snake entangled in power lines. The incident disrupted travel for thousands during Japan's busy Golden Week holiday. Passengers reported waiting inside trains as power was restored, with services resuming around 7 PM. This is not the first incident of a snake affecting train services, highlighting occasional wildlife-related issues along the railway line, which usually operates with impressive punctuality and safety.
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The incident occurred between Gifu-Hashima and Maibara stations on the Tokaido Shinkansen line, specifically involving a river facility in Ogaki City along the down line.
Services were suspended from around 5:25 p.m. and resumed by 7 p.m., resulting in nearly two hours of delays.
The article does not specify prevention measures for this incident, though JR Central confirmed safety conditions before resuming service. Past reports highlight occasional wildlife issues despite the line's general reliability.
Passengers gathered around staff at Nagoya Station seeking explanations, with crowds forming at ticket machines. Some expressed frustration, while others were relieved when service resumed.
The article mentions this is not the first snake-related incident, but it does not provide specific examples of previous occurrences.
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