Tohoku Shinkansen Service Halted Between Tokyo and Morioka Due to High Winds
The Tohoku Shinkansen line is suspended due to strong winds exceeding safe train operational limits, with reports of wind speeds reaching 34 meters per second in Shiroishi. JR East has not indicated when services will resume.
The Tohoku Shinkansen line, which connects Tokyo and Morioka stations, has been suspended since 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday due to strong winds, as reported by East Japan Railway Co. (JR East). An anemometer located between Sendai and Shiroishi Zao stations recorded wind speeds surpassing safe operational limits for trains.
The Japan Meteorological Agency noted that Shiroishi, in Miyagi Prefecture, witnessed a maximum wind speed of 34 meters per second at 10 a.m., marking the highest recorded for March in that area. Currently, JR East has not provided a schedule for when train services will resume.
This incident is part of a broader context of unusual weather patterns, with additional reports highlighting snow in Tokyo and a sudden temperature shift. Along with this, other recent news includes social issues and natural phenomena affecting the region.
The suspension of the Tohoku Shinkansen service between Tokyo and Morioka is attributed to extreme wind conditions that exceed operational safety limits. With wind speeds reaching historical highs for March, JR East has yet to announce a timeline for the resumption of services. This event reflects ongoing weather disturbances in the area.
Original Source: japannews.yomiuri.co.jp
