JR East resumes train services between Tokyo and Atami after accident

An accident occurred at Tsujido Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line around 7:35 p.m. on January 27, leading to the suspension of services between Tokyo and Atami, as well as between Shinjuku and Odawara. East Japan Railway Co. reported that services on both lines resumed around 8:37 p.m.

An accident took place at Tsujido Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line around 7:35 p.m. on January 27, 2026. This resulted in the suspension of services on both tracks between Tokyo and Atami stations, as well as between Shinjuku and Odawara on the Shonan-Shinjuku Line. East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) indicated that while the details of the accident remain unclear, the disruption lasted approximately one hour.

Initial reports suggested services would resume around 8:50 p.m., but they actually restarted at about 8:37 p.m. Occurring during the evening rush hour, the incident likely affected commuters and travelers heading home. JR East is conducting an investigation into the cause.

Other contemporaneous events, such as snowfall in the Tokyo area and an earthquake in western Japan, are unrelated to this accident.

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