Ryōmō Line Temporarily Suspended Due to Crossing Gate Malfunction.

Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture".
By AI of "Isesaki FM".

At around 5:20 pm on the 25th, a problem occurred at a railroad crossing between Isesaki Station and Kunisada Station on the JR Ryomo Line in Isesaki City, where the barrier did not function properly, and services were temporarily suspended.
According to JR East, a resident along the line noticed that the barrier had not been lowered and called the police. Staff blocked traffic with ropes, and after confirming safety, services resumed at 5:59 pm.
As a result, three trains in both directions were delayed by up to 33 minutes, affecting approximately 400 people.
Damage was found in the device that moves the barrier, so JR is investigating the cause, including the possibility that it was due to external factors.