Yamagata Shinkansen to Suspend Services Between Yamagata and Shinjo Due to Heavy Rain; Suspension Will Continue on Sunday (UPDATE1)

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Yamagata Shinkansen bullet trains

The Yamagata Shinkansen will not operate between Yamagata and Shinjo stations on the inbound and outbound lines throughout Saturday due to heavy rain, according to East Japan Railway Co.’s Yamagata branch.

Heavy rain is expected to continue on Sunday, the suspension on the same section of the line will continue on the day, the company said.