Snake Brings Japan’s Bullet Trains to a Screeching Halt by Scaling Power Line

A rogue snake brought Japanese bullet trains to a literal standstill after expertly wrapping itself around a power line, demonstrating that even the nation’s famously punctual railways aren’t immune to serpentine mischief. If you thought platform delays were wild, try explaining this on your daily commute. Keyword: snake halts Japanese bullet trains after wrapping around power line.
As stranded travelers crowded ticket machines during Golden Week—a peak rush rivaled only by viral video Japan moments—railway staff scrambled to restore power between Gifu-Hashima and Maibara. The spectacle proved even bullet trains can’t outrace a reptile’s mischief.