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Due to the approaching Typhoon No. 7 and the expected heavy rain and strong winds along the route, JR has issued the following announcements.
(Updated as of August 14, 17:15)
Please note that this information is subject to change, so travelers are advised to check the latest updates at the nearest JR station counter during their journey.
Shinkansen Operation Plans for Tokaido and Sanyo Lines (Updated as of August 14th, 5:15 PM)
Tokaido Shinkansen Operation Plans
(Tokyo - Nagoya - Kyoto - Shin-Osaka)
August 15th
- Nagoya to Shin-Osaka: Services will be suspended all day
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Tokyo to Nagoya: Services will operate on a limited schedule with all cars as unreserved seating.
- Nozomi Line: Approximately 4 trains per hour.
- Hikari Line: No services for the day.
- Kodama Line: Approximately 1 train per hour between Tokyo and Nagoya, and 1 train between Tokyo and Hamamatsu. All cars as unreserved seating.
- Direct services with Sanyo Shinkansen will be suspended for the day.
Note: Sanyo Shinkansen also plans for suspension, with no services between Nagoya and Okayama. Please refer to the Sanyo Shinkansen operation plans provided below. - Strong winds and rain are also anticipated between Tokyo and Nagoya, which may lead to extended operational halts.
On the 15th, there will be no services planned beyond Nagoya (towards Osaka). Many sections of the conventional lines in the Nagoya area will also experience service suspensions.
August 16th
- While there will be no planned suspension on the 16th, sudden operational halts may occur based on the impact of typhoon-related damage.
Sanyo Shinkansen Operation Plans
(Shin-Osaka - Okayama - Hiroshima - Hakata)
August 15th
- Shin-Osaka to Okayama: Services will be suspended all day
- Okayama to Hakata: Will operate on a reduced schedule, excluding a few trains
- Nozomi Line: Approximately 1 train per hour.
- Hikari Line: Some trains will run, except for a few.
- Kodama Line: Normal operations.
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Mizuho & Sakura Line: Operating between Hiroshima and Hakata.
Note: Some trains will operate between Okayama and Hakata.
Note: Connects directly with Kyushu Shinkansen (Kumamoto & Kagoshima Central direction). Please note that based on the typhoon's impact, sudden operational halts or delays may occur.
August 16th
- Services are planned to commence from the first train; however, due to the typhoon's impact, there may be changes in train destinations or suspensions for certain trains.
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