[Press Release] About suspension of operation of some sections of the municipal subway blue line (Shonandai Station-Odoriba Station)

　Today, cracks were found inside the rail between Shimo-Iida Station and Tateba Station (up line) on the municipal subway blue line, and the rail was reinforced, and from 4:45 pm to 5:14 pm due to reinforcement of the rail, Shonandai Station We stopped driving between Odoriba Station and Odoriba Station.
　We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused to you.

1 Outline of operation delay
　（1） Date and time
　　　 Wednesday, November 13, 2019 From 4:45 p.m. to 5:14 p.m.
　（2） Section
　　　 Municipal Subway Blue Line between Shonandai Station and Odoriba Station
　（3） Reason
　　　 As a result of analyzing the ultrasound test conducted last night, cracks inside the rail were confirmed. Today, when we checked the site today, we found no damage to the rail surface, but we reinforced the rail with every effort.
2 Cause
　 We are currently investigating the cause of cracks inside the rail.
3 Impact
　 Approx. 1,700 employees