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alternative transport service; substitute train service during disruptions
a service where passengers can use other train lines or transportation at no extra cost when their normal line is disrupted
事故で振替輸送が行われている。
Alternative transport service is being provided due to an accident.
振替輸送で地下鉄に乗って会社に向かった。
I took the subway via alternative transport to get to work.
電車が止まっていたので、駅員に振替輸送の方法を聞いた。
The trains were stopped, so I asked the station staff about alternative transport options.
FORMATION:
振替 (transfer, substitution) + 輸送 (transport) → substitute transport
HOW IT WORKS:
When a train line is disrupted due to accidents, weather, or technical issues:
1. The railway company announces 振替輸送
2. Passengers can use other participating train lines
3. No additional fare is charged
4. Show your original ticket or IC card at the gate
COMMON REASONS FOR DISRUPTION:
- 人身事故 (passenger accident)
- 車両故障 (train malfunction)
- 悪天候 (bad weather)
- 地震 (earthquake)
RELATED TERMS:
- 運転見合わせ (suspension of service)
- 遅延 (delay)
- 運行状況 (service status)
- 遅延証明書 (delay certificate)