Major disruptions to Japan’s Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train service occurred on November 19th following a pedestrian accident at Hamamatsu Station. The incident caused significant delays throughout the network. Railway officials worked to clear the area and assess any damage resulting from the accident. As of November 20th, the Tokaido Shinkansen is operating on its regular, scheduled timetable, with the first trains of the day departing as planned. Passengers are advised to check for any residual minor adjustments, though the major disruptions have been resolved. The railway company has not released details regarding the circumstances of the accident.