Tag: Train disruptions
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Blizzard Strikes Hokkaido: Trains and Flights Disrupted as Snow and Winds Elevate Winter Risk
Overview: A Blizzard Disrupts Hokkaido’s Transport Network A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system delivered a brutal early winter blast to Hokkaido on December 15, with heavy snowfall and gale-force winds affecting the prefecture. The extreme weather forced significant disruptions to both rail and air travel, casting a chill over daily commutes and holiday plans alike. Meteorologists…
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Morning Chaos on Tuscany Rails: Technical Faults and Track Intrusions
Morning chaos across Tuscany’s rail network Trains in Tuscany woke up to a morning of delays as disruptions struck two critical corridors. A technical fault near Montalto di Castro on the Pisa–Roma line forced trains to slow down, with Alta Velocità (high speed), InterCity and Regional services recording longer journey times. In several cases, travelers…