Tokaido Shinkansen users halved Due to the spread of new corona infection JR Tokai March 26 18:59
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, users of the Tokaido Shinkansen from 1 to 25 this month have decreased by 55% compared to the same time last year.
According to JR Tokai, users of the Tokaido Shinkansen from January 1 to 25 this month have seen an increase in the spread of the new coronavirus, which has led to an increase in movements to refrain from business trips among companies and a number of people who have stopped traveling. , A 55% decrease.
In addition, the number of express train users running in the Tokai region decreased by 55% compared to the same period last year, and the number of users on conventional lines near Nagoya decreased by 26% due to school closures and other factors. .
In addition, the sales of hotels and shops operated by JR Tokai have declined significantly.
At a press conference on the 26th, JR Tokai President Shin Kaneko said, "Since an unprecedented situation has occurred, more people are refraining from going out. I want them to return to their normal state as soon as possible."
In addition, President Kaneko said that Tokyo and other places are urging them to refrain from unnecessary and urgent outings, "We are transportation, so we must prevent infection of employees and secure transportation opportunities." He stated that he would operate as usual after taking thorough measures to prevent infection.