The One about how JR East does maintenance on the train tracks during the day time

The One about how JR East does maintenance on the train tracks during the day time

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JR East has begun halting regular train services during the daytime to carry out concentrated maintenance work on railway facilities.

On April 15th, six trains were suspended between Kodama Station and Ogawamachi Station on the JR Hachiko Line in Saitama Prefecture, and work was carried out on the tracks for five hours, including noon. What is the reason for taking the plunge into daytime work, which is sure to be detrimental to both profits and corporate image…?