Smartphones blamed for 20% of train delay over dropping: JR East

Smartphones blamed for 20% of train delay over dropping: JR East

Photo shows a public awareness poster of East Japan Railway Co. With survey results showing that over 20 percent of train delays caused by objects falling onto tracks were attributable to dropped smartphones, the railway operator commonly known as JR East plans to step up its campaign to urge passengers not to use the devices when getting on or off trains. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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