Shinkansen Services Resume Following Power Outage
Yesterday, on January 23rd, around 10:00 AM, the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines experienced a power outage due to overhead wire troubles, leading to the suspension of operations on certain sections throughout the day.
As of early morning today, on January 24th, restoration efforts have been successfully completed, and services on all three Shinkansen lines have returned to normal operation, starting from the first train.
The cause of the power outage is believed to be related to a situation where the Shinkansen entered an area with hanging overhead wires, detected an anomaly, and triggered the power outage.
However, the exact details remain unclear, and investigations are ongoing to shed light on the incident.
For those who had reserved tickets for the Shinkansen services that were suspended this time and were unable to board, you can receive a refund directly at the JR station counter (within one year from the intended date of travel).
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Seat guide
Reserved Seat (Ordinary Reserved Seat)
Your seat is reserved and secured when you book your tickets, allowing you to head to the station with peace of mind.
Think of it as "economy class" seating.
Green Reserved Seat
Enjoy better seats and free blankets. Popular among Japanese business people, executives, and those who prefer a comfortable travel experience.
Consider it "business class" seating.
GranClass
Known as the "First Class" of Shinkansen seats.
Available only on the Hokuriku and Tohoku Shinkansen lines, these seats offer airline-like amenities and meals (only on select trains).
They are the most expensive option.
Unreserved Seat
You can take any open seat in the unreserved cars on the departure date (no departure time will be indicated on your ticket).
This is the best option if cost is your priority and you are traveling during less crowded seasons or times.