JR Central has revealed that a part fell from a Tokaido Shinkansen vehicle.
At around 12:05 a.m. on August 13, an inspection staff member at the Tokyo Train Depot discovered that the cover protecting the equipment located under the vehicle floor was missing during a vehicle inspection.
The fallen part measures 80 cm long, 60 cm wide, and 7 cm thick, weighing approximately 8.5 kg. It is made of aluminum alloy. At around 12:11 a.m., an overnight working staff found it beside the track between Kakegawa Station and Shizuoka on the upward line. It is presumed to have fallen during low-speed operation right after departing Kakegawa Station. The cause is under investigation.
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