JR East to Operate Overnight Trains on 7 Lines in the Tokyo Area from New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Day
Tokaido Shinkansen Resumes Full Line Operations Ahead of Schedule
JR Central has announced the resumption of full-line operations for the Tokaido Shinkansen, following safety confirmations after conducting inspections due to improving weather conditions.
Services between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations will operate with all cars designated as unreserved seating, and there will be no through services connecting to the Sanyo Shinkansen.
The Nozomi service will schedule three round trips: from Tokyo station, “Nozomi 905” departing at 6:12 pm, “Nozomi 907” at 6:30 pm, and “Nozomi 909” at 7 pm, all bound for Shin-Osaka station. From Shin-Osaka station, “Nozomi 904” will depart at 6:06 pm, “Nozomi 906” at 6:30 pm, and “Nozomi 908” at 6:45 pm.
With the limited number of trains, severe congestion is expected at stations and on trains, and there may be entrance restrictions at stations. Those who can are encouraged to use the service after September 2nd.
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