Post by : Bianca
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A massive transportation crisis has brought Tokyo, Japan, to a near standstill after a fire-triggered power outage paralyzed two major railway lines, leaving at least 673,000 passengers stranded across some of the world’s busiest commuter stations. The disruption severely impacted peak-hour travel, when hubs such as Tokyo Station, Shinjuku Station, and other mega-terminals handle extraordinary passenger volumes each day.
The outage crippled daily urban mobility for millions, exposing critical vulnerabilities in aging infrastructure, densely interconnected rail networks, and emergency power systems that underpin Japan’s highly synchronized public transportation backbone. These rail systems serve a metropolitan population of more than 37 million residents, many of whom rely on the seamless coordination of Shinkansen services, subways, JR East lines, and private rail operators.
Known globally for maintaining 99.9 percent punctuality standards, Tokyo’s rail network faced prolonged service suspensions, cascading delays, and significant challenges in rerouting passengers. The disruptions rippled across the Greater Tokyo Area, creating widespread commuter congestion and triggering broader economic and logistical impacts throughout the city during critical operating hours.
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Jan. 20, 2026
5:51 p.m.
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