JR West Announces Indefinite Suspension of Services on the Oito Line Until at Least the 7th – Other Routes Not Provided
Increased Departures of Chuo Line Express Trains from Tokyo Station Starting March 15 Timetable Revision
JR East will increase the number of departures for the Chuo Line Express trains, ‘Azusa’ and ‘Kaiji’, starting from Tokyo Station in the timetable revision on March 15, 2025.
Five services that originally start from Shinjuku Station will be changed to start from Tokyo Station, making all Chuo Line Express trains departing after 4:30 PM from Shinjuku Station originate from Tokyo Station.
In addition to these changes on the Chuo Line, the timetable and routes for the ‘Azusa’ Express, which directly connects with the Oito Line, will be reviewed. Also, extra ‘Kaiji’ express trains will be operated targeting commuters and students.
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