Some Japan bullet trains running at reduced speeds due to snow

Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains on some sections between Mikawa-Anjo near Nagoya in central Japan and Osaka are operating at a slower speed than usual due to snowfall in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture, the operator said Saturday.The speed reduction from the first service of the day is expected to add over 30 minutes to journeys, with longer disruptions possible later Saturday, according to JR Central.The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of heavy snow, blizzards and high waves on Saturday, as a strong winter pressure pattern persists, resulting in highly unstable atmospheric conditions.Heavy s…READ FULL ARTICLE