Key Facts
• On August 13, 9:30 PM, a power line issue halted Osaka Metro Chuo Line.
• Service between Cosmo Square and Awaza remains suspended as of August 14, 2:30 AM.
• The Chuo Line is the only rail link to the Osaka-Kansai Expo site at Yumeshima.
• Temporary train services were arranged via New Tram and Yotsubashi Line.
• JR Osaka Loop Line and Yumesaki Line also operated emergency trains.
• Approximately 35 people were hospitalized due to heatstroke or discomfort; no severe cases reported.
• Expo organizers opened East Gate, healthcare pavilions, and rest areas for stranded visitors.
• Water and supplies were distributed to attendees staying overnight at the venue.
• Long taxi queues formed near the West Gate and Cosmo Square Station.
• Osaka Governor Yoshimura apologized and ensured disaster-level response measures.
Summary
A power line failure on August 13 disrupted Osaka Metro Chuo Line services, stranding many visitors at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The suspension, affecting the critical Cosmo Square to Awaza section, left attendees unable to return home. Emergency transport routes were established, and Expo organizers opened facilities to accommodate overnight stays, providing water and supplies. Approximately 35 individuals were hospitalized due to heat-related issues, though no severe cases were reported. Governor Yoshimura issued an apology and implemented disaster-level measures to support affected visitors.
