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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Stuti Mishra

Chaos for commuters on Tokyo metro as rare power outage halts services on multiple lines for hours

A rare power outage disrupted Tokyo’s morning commute on Friday, halting services on some of the world’s busiest rail lines and stranding thousands of passengers during peak travel hours.

Services operated by East Japan Railway were suspended on multiple lines, leaving commuters scrambling for alternatives. The operator initially said there was no clear timetable for when services would resume but later announced that the trains were expected to run again from 1pm local time.

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