(ふりかえゆそう)

ふりかえゆそう
noun
alternative transport; substitute train service
1. 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(じこ)振替輸送(ふりかえゆそう)(おこな)われている。
Alternative transport service is being provided due to an accident.
振替輸送(ふりかえゆそう)地下鉄(ちかてつ)()って会社(かいしゃ)()かった。
I took the subway via alternative transport to get to work.
電車(でんしゃ)()まっていたので、駅員(えきいん)振替輸送(ふりかえゆそう)方法(ほうほう)()いた。
The trains were stopped, so I asked the station staff about alternative transport options.

FORMATION:
振替(ふりかえ) (transfer, substitution) + 輸送(ゆそう) (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(ふりかえゆそう)
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(じんしんじこ) (passenger accident)
  • 車両故障(しゃりょうこしょう) (train malfunction)
  • 悪天候(あくてんこう) (bad weather)
  • 地震(じしん) (earthquake)

RELATED TERMS:

  • 運転見合(うんてんみあ)わせ (suspension of service)
  • 遅延(ちえん) (delay)
  • 運行状況(うんこうじょうきょう) (service status)
  • 遅延証明書(ちえんしょうめいしょ) (delay certificate)