JR East suspends and reduces services due to heavy rain
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East Japan Railway Co. (JR East)
Eastern and Northeastern Japan, including Tokyo
September 7, 2026
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JR East will suspend or reduce services on Monday due to heavy rain in eastern and northeastern Japan. Yamagata Shinkansen, Tohoku Line, Joban Line, and Tokaido Line are affected. Services in central Tokyo, including the Yamanote Line, will be reduced.
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