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train schedule disruption; timetable disruption
A disruption to train timetables causing delays or cancellations. ダイヤ is short for ダイヤグラム (diagram), referring to the graphical train schedule used in railway operations.
台風によるダイヤ乱れで、電車が2時間遅延した。
Due to typhoon-related schedule disruption, the train was delayed by two hours.
人身事故の影響でダイヤ乱れが発生しています。
Schedule disruptions have occurred due to a passenger accident.
朝のラッシュ時にダイヤ乱れが発生すると、乗り換え駅で大混雑が起きる。
When schedule disruption occurs during the morning rush, transfer stations become extremely crowded.
USAGE:
ダイヤ (short for ダイヤグラム) in this context means 'train timetable,' not 'diamond.' This usage is specific to railway operations. You will often hear station announcements saying ダイヤが乱れております (the schedule is disrupted).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ダイヤが乱れる (the schedule is disrupted)
- ダイヤの乱れ (schedule disruption)
- ダイヤが回復する (the schedule returns to normal)
- ダイヤ通り (on schedule)
Related Words
Related:
遅延 (delay)