Service on the Tokaido Shinkansen line was suspended in both directions after a person entered the tracks near Hamamatsu Station around 5:30 PM local time. Initially affecting services between Shin-Osaka and Tokyo (upbound) and Tokyo and Nagoya (downbound), the disruption has now expanded to cover those wider sections of the line. JR Central, the operator, has not yet announced a timeline for resumption of service. The incident is causing significant travel delays for passengers during peak hours. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the track intrusion. Passengers are advised to check with JR Central for updated information and potential alternative transportation options. The stoppage impacts a major transportation artery connecting central Japan’s major cities.