In the eastern and central regions of Japan, the movement of high-speed trains was partially stopped due to the occurrence of problems with the supply of electricity. This is stated in the message of the East Japanese Railway Company (JR East).
Railway trains stopped moving on the lines of Tokhok, Joeiets and Hokurik.
The failure occurred at about 10:00 local time.
Passengers were evacuated.
According to JR East, the malfunction could not be eliminated. The company said that it may take some time to resume traffic.