The operator of the Akita Shinkansen bullet train says service between Akita and Iwate prefectures in northeastern Japan will likely remain suspended on Monday, following heavy rains.
East Japan Railway has already announced the suspension of service between Akita station and Morioka station for the entire day on Sunday.
The company says it is hard to predict whether scheduled services will resume on Monday at this point.
Since Saturday, people in Akita and other northeastern prefectures have been dealing with record amounts of rain.
East Japan Railway has already announced the suspension of service between Akita station and Morioka station for the entire day on Sunday.
The company says it is hard to predict whether scheduled services will resume on Monday at this point.
Since Saturday, people in Akita and other northeastern prefectures have been dealing with record amounts of rain.
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Akita Shinkansen bullet train service between Akita and Iwate prefectures is expected to remain suspended on Monday due to heavy rain. East Japan Railway has already suspended services for the entire day on Sunday between Akita station and Morioka station, with uncertainty about resumption on
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230715_18/
Date: July 15, 2023
Created: 2023/07/16 11:37
Updated: 2025/12/09 01:55
Last Read: 2023/07/16 18:48