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JR East Suspends Yamanote, Keihin Tohoku Lines April 19-20, Affecting 546,000 for Haneda Airport Access Work

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Updated Apr 20, 2025, 11:56 AM

JR East implemented partial suspensions on the Yamanote and Keihin Tohoku lines on April 19 and 20 due to construction work related to the Haneda Airport Access Line. The affected segments included the Yamanote Line between Ueno and Osaki, and the Keihin Tohoku Line between Higashi-Jujo and Shinagawa. Service on these sections was halted from the start of operations on April 19 until around noon on April 20, with reduced train frequencies on other parts of the lines. Parallel routes such as the Ueno-Tokyo Line increased services to accommodate passengers, and JR East arranged alternative transportation via private railways and the Tokyo metropolitan subway.

Approximately 546,000 to 550,000 commuters were impacted by the disruptions. Train services resumed around noon on April 20. The suspensions caused inconvenience for residents and tourists, with some areas experiencing isolation due to the halted train operations. The construction work is part of efforts to improve access to Haneda Airport.

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