Tokyo has one of the most efficient public transport systems in the world, and it’s only getting better, with new stations, lines and upgrades constantly making it easier and faster to navigate the city. One upcoming addition is the Haneda Airport Access Line, which is now being constructed. Due to this work, sections of the Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines will be suspended between Saturday April 19 and Sunday April 20.
As reported by the Japan Times, JR East is suspending sections of the Yamanote outer loop (trains running clockwise from Shinagawa) between Ueno and Osaki stations and service between Shinagawa and Higashi-Jujo stations along the Keihin-Tohoku line. The suspensions will be in effect all day Saturday and from the start of Sunday till around noon on Sunday.
Additionally, other train frequencies will be reduced outside of the two suspended sections, including on the inner loop of the Yamanote line (trains running counter-clockwise from Shinagawa), which will be running on a limited schedule between Osaki and Ueno stations (including Tokyo Station). As for the Keihin-Tohoku line, it will only be running local trains, with no rapid service over the weekend.
It’s a good idea to plan your travels in advance, especially if you have a time-sensitive schedule like catching a flight or shinkansen. Alternative transport options will also be offered by JR East via the Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines. For a detailed look at the suspended areas and alternative routes, check out this JR East map.
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