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: What Actually Happens When JR Trains Stop in Hokkaido

2026/1/27 Hokkaido, japan winter travel, JR Hokkaido, Sapporo, service suspension, snow disruption, train cancellations, train delays, transport planning, winter travel

When JR trains stop in Hokkaido, the situation often feels different from a typical train delay on Honshu. When you see news about heavy snow, you might think it simply means minor delays, or that trains will start running again once the snowfall eases. In reality, a suspension does not automatically mean trains will be stopped all day. In winter, there are many cases where services are suspended for several hours, and then manage to restart later in the evening. However, when conditions are particularly bad, in rare cases the decision may be made not to resume service for the ...

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