In Japan, a snake has delayed the world-famous Shinkansen bullet train. It was initially unclear whether it was a poisonous snake and how it got on the train. It is conceivable that someone took the animal on board without permission.
In Shinkansen, passengers are allowed to carry small dogs, cats and other animals such as pigeons. “We have rules that prohibit taking snakes on the Shinkansen. “We do not check passengers’ luggage,” said a railway spokesperson. However, it is “hard to imagine” that a wild snake crawled onto the train on its own at one of the train stations.
Replacement train deployed
A traveler reported to train staff on Tuesday evening that there was a 40 centimeter long snake on a train between Nagoya and Tokyo. At first it was unclear whether it was a poisonous snake. Originally, the bullet train was to continue to Osaka, but the railway decided to use a replacement train for the journey. This resulted in a delay of about 17 minutes, which is a lot in Japan.
No passengers were injured in the incident and no one is said to have panicked. Shinkansen trains have been running since 1964 and are known worldwide for their punctuality and safety. According to Japanese Railways, there have never been any accidents that killed or injured passengers.
Source: Krone
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