Akita Shinkansen Inbound, Outbound Services Suspended Due to Heavy Snow; Resumption Expected in Afternoon

The Yomiuri Shimbun

11:32 JST, January 20, 2026

Akita Shinkansen services have been suspended on both the inbound and outbound lines between Akita and Morioka stations since the first train on Tuesday due to heavy snow.

East Japan Railway Co. announced that the services are scheduled to resume at around 3 p.m.