Japan Shinkansen lines suspended after train cars decouple on Tokyo tracks

Illustrative photo of Shinkansen trains

TOKYO: The Tohoku Shinkansen line stopped to conduct a train inspection between Ueno and Omiya Stations on Thursday (March 6) morning after the train cars decoupled and came to a halt, according to JR East.

As a result, the Tohoku, Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen train lines are currently suspended in both directions.

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