Thursday, March 17, 2011

workers sent home after gov't warns of unexpected blackout

The government warned that an unpredictable massive blackout could occur in the Tokyo area on Thursday night as power demand in the region has increased overnight due to cold temperatures, calling for further efforts by businesses and individuals to save power.

Railway operators, including East Japan Railway Co, Tokyo Metro Co, Odakyu Electric Railway Co and Tokyu Corp, said they would cut the number of local trains in the Tokyo metropolitan area from 5 p.m. Thursday.

at 7:15 AM
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