Earthquake Countermeasure Dampers to Reduce Derailment Risk to be Installed by JR East on the Tohoku Shinkansen
JR East, in collaboration with the Railway Technical Research Institute, has developed earthquake countermeasure dampers to reduce derailment risks on the Tohoku Shinkansen, with implementation planned from fall 2027.
Tohoku Shinkansen, service suspended between Tokyo and Morioka; expected to resume around 8:20 AM
East Japan Railway Company has suspended operations on the Tohoku Shinkansen line between Tokyo and Morioka due to a power outage caused by fallen trees.
Separation of Tohoku Shinkansen: Control Board with Wrong Output Failed in Half Its Lifespan
A control board responsible for erroneous signals leading to separations in the Tohoku Shinkansen failed in just six years, prompting JR East to implement new safety measures.
Irregular Operation of the Coupler in the Tohoku Shinkansen: Report by the Transportation Safety Committee
A report published by Japan's Transportation Safety Committee reveals irregular operations of the coupler mechanism in the Tohoku Shinkansen, following incidents of coupler disconnections during travel.