The Tohoku Shinkansen, a high-speed train line in Japan, is experiencing significant service disruptions. As of 2:10 PM on the 24th, operations between Tokyo Station and Morioka Station have been halted due to a train malfunction that occurred between Omiya Station and Oyama Station in Tochigi Prefecture.
As of 3:30 PM, there is no estimated time for when services will resume, and authorities anticipate that recovery efforts will take some time.
The Tohoku Shinkansen is a crucial transportation route connecting Tokyo, the capital of Japan, to the northern regions, including popular destinations like Sendai and Morioka.
Source: www3.nhk.or.jp