Snake Causes Power Outage on Japan's Busiest Bullet Train Line
A snake caused a power outage on Japan's busiest bullet train line, affecting 86 trains and 430,000 passengers. The reptile slithered onto an overhead power line, shorting the electricity supply and disrupting services for about 1.5 hours.
Key Points
- Snake on power line caused power outage on Tokaido Shinkansen line
- 86 trains and 430,000 passengers affected by the disruption
- Services resumed after approximately 1.5 hours
Pros
- Efficient response to restore power and resume services
- Uncommon event of a snake causing disruption on the bullet train line
Cons
- Inconvenience caused to passengers due to power outage
- Potential safety concerns regarding wildlife interfering with train operations