Latest Shinkansen Operation Updates: August 17th
Updated at 9:00, Aug 17, 2023
The services have resumed across all lines at 8:33 AM.
The resumption might be slightly delayed compared to the announced schedule in some stations.
The Latest train Operation status:
JR Central (Tokaido Shinkansen: Tokyo - Nagoya - Kyoto - Shin-Osaka)
https://traininfo.jr-central.co.jp/shinkansen/pc/en/index.html
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Updated at 8:00, Aug 17, 2023
Due to significant delays of yesterday's trains, today's train services are currently suspended/delayed in some sections as preparations for departure require additional time.
Suspended Section:
(Upward) Hakata - Hiroshima - Shin-Osaka - Kyoto - Nagoya - Hamamatsu
(Downward) Hamamatsu - Nagoya - Kyoto - Shin-Osaka
Cause/Reason: Preparation and maintenance of the train
For the latest operational status, please check the JR official website below.
The Latest train Operation status:
List of train numbers will be shown in these links when there's any cancellation or delay. No special message will be shown when everything is on schedule.
JR Central (Tokaido Shinkansen: Tokyo - Nagoya - Kyoto - Shin-Osaka)
https://traininfo.jr-central.co.jp/shinkansen/pc/en/index.html
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