'Mosh pit' trains put virus fears back on track as Japan resumes work

Authorities hope to solve crowded commuting with staggered hours and remote working. FMTNews Japan Train

Infection experts say crowded trains can no longer be an everyday reality in Japan.

Authorities in Tokyo had hoped to solve the problem of crowded commuting with staggered hours and remote working but the trains appeared almost back to normal on Thursday, days after the lifting of a coronavirus emergency. But while no coronavirus cases have been linked to trains, many Tokyo residents say they are just as packed as any nightclub.

The Tokyo Metro subway is taking steps to prevent infections with open carriage windows and the disinfecting of ticket machines, spokesman Hisao Asano said.“Given the various needs of our customers, we’re not thinking about such a blanket restriction,” Asano said.

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