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.
Japan is currently in one of its busiest holiday seasons, Golden Week, which consists of four national holidays in seven days, and will see trains, airports and holiday hotspots hit their peak.
Snake halts Japanese bullet trains after wrapping around power line
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Snakes making their way onto Shinkansen lines is rare, though it’s not the first time this has happened.
Snake on a train line: Reptile causes major delays in Japan
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However, it is not the first time reptiles have delayed shinkansen.
Snake on a train line: Japan’s busiest bullet train route brought to a halt
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Summary
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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