Yes-trains in Japan experience service disruption

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I am riding a limited express which has been stopped in Azuchi for about 40 minutes. Was supposed to get back to Osaka at 8:50 pm. Now who knows? But if anyone can move trains the Japanese can.

Here is the link describing service disruption. It will probably change by the time you look at it.

http://global.trafficinfo.westjr.co.jp/sp/en/express
 
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From what I understand, it is nigh-on unheard-of absent a "real" cause (e.g. trespasser incidents). Any idea what triggered it?
 
Isn't 2h 29m an absolutely catastrophic delay by Japanese standards?
Yes. But they cannot control nature. Rain and earthquakes will create problems. The other passengers got a refund because of the delay. A lady helped me by translating some of the announcements. I did not seek compensation because I have a railpass. Nor was I inconvenienced. It was my last segment of the day.
 
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