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Transport service providers bracing for possible heavy snow in greater Tokyo NHK

Transport services will be disrupted in Tokyo and the Kanto-Koshin region, as heavy snow is forecast from Monday.

Japan Airlines has canceled 32 flights to and from Tokyo's Haneda Airport from Monday afternoon. All Nippon Airways has canceled 30 flights.

East Nippon Expressway says it will ban vehicles equipped with summer tires from using its toll roads from Monday morning.

The company is urging drivers to use winter tires and bring snow chains with them.

Operators say they may close sections of the Chuo, Tomei and Shin-Tomei and other expressways on Monday depending on the weather.

Railway operators in the greater Tokyo area are warning that train services may be significantly delayed or canceled.

They are advising passengers to keep updated with the latest information on the weather and train services.
Summary
Heavy snow forecast in Tokyo and Kanto-Koshin region from Monday, causing transport disruptions. Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways have canceled 62 flights combined. East Nippon Expressway is banning vehicles with summer tires, urging drivers to use winter tires and carry snow chains.
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ID: 65559037-3c27-4645-9245-c4821d851231

Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240204_16/

Date: Feb. 4, 2024

Created: 2024/02/05 06:30

Updated: 2025/12/08 18:07

Last Read: 2024/02/05 09:23