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Yamanote Line Suspended From First Trains After Power Failure Between Shimbashi and Shinagawa

JR East conducts safety inspections with no restart time announced.

Overview

  • JR East halted all inner and outer loop services on Jan. 16 from the start of operations.
  • An equipment problem preventing power transmission between Shimbashi and Shinagawa was reported around 3:50 a.m.
  • The Keihin–Tōhoku Line also temporarily suspended trains during the disruption.
  • JR East says an abnormality in electrical equipment is suspected and the cause remains under investigation.
  • Passengers are experiencing significant delays across central Tokyo as diagnostics continue.