Posts tagged: tokyo

Shibuya to Ebisu via Yamanote Line

Shibuya to Ebisu (anti-clockwise) – an interesting short video from the Youtube channel of lylehsaxon.

I’ll probably feature more videos from this YouTuber from time to time. I really like they way they capture incidental snippets of life in Japan.

Please visit his channel when you have a moment.


Signal failure on Seibu Shinjuku Line

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Signal failure on the Seibu Shinjuku line, Toyko, early this morning caused suspension of train services and affected some 168,000 commuters.

Technical problems and cancellations such as this can be crippling to metropolitan rail services in Japan. Trains run to strict schedules and disruptions often, as in this case, have effects which cascade down throughout the timetable. It’s agony for commuters who rely on the normally punctual and efficient tail service.

Full story HERE

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