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Tokyo Metro Disrupted by Power Outage, Thousands Stranded

Published January 16, 2026, 09:27
Tokyo Metro Disrupted by Power Outage, Thousands Stranded

A rare power outage caused chaos on the Tokyo Metro on Friday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at stations during rush hour. Services on several lines, including the Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines, were suspended, causing significant disruption to commuters. Authorities assisted passengers in disembarking from trains and exiting stations safely, with no injuries reported. The Yamanote line, which connects major areas of central Tokyo, and the Keihin-Tohoku line, linking the center to surrounding cities, were significantly affected. Authorities are investigating whether the power outage is related to a fire that broke out at Tamachi Station.