Odakyu Odawara Line Hit by Double Trouble: Accident Disrupts Service, Measles Exposure Causes Health Concerns
On March 23, 2026, the Odakyu Odawara Line faced a dual challenge: massive schedule disruptions due to a human accident on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, compounded by the discovery that a measles-infected individual had used the same line. Commuters and students endured a day of significant delays and heightened health anxieties. On this day, around 5:03 PM, a safety check was conducted between Machiya and Kita-Senju stations on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, followed by the confirmation of a human accident. This accident led to the suspension of service on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and the complete cancellation of direct through-service with the Odakyu Odawara Line. Notably, multiple 'Metro Home Way' limited express services were canceled, and some trains on the Odakyu Line itself experienced delays, cancellations, and operational changes. Passengers were significantly affected, with local trains becoming as crowded as express services. On social media, videos showing a man ...