Tohoku, Joetsu, Hokuriku Shinkansen Lines Suspended After Shinkansen Train Cars Decouple Between Ueno, Omiya Stations

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The Tohoku Shinkansen line stopped to conduct a train inspection between Ueno and Omiya Stations on Thursday morning after the train cars decoupled and came to a halt, according to JR East. As a result, the Tohoku, Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen train lines are currently suspended in both directions.