Lone slug held responsible for power outage that Japan caused disruptions for 12,000 rail passengers

A power outage that halted dozens of Japanese trains and delayed 12,000 passengers in a nation reputed for its efficient rail service has been blamed on a lone slug, according to the railway.The power failed on a couple of lines serving southern Japan operated by Kyushu Railway, known as JR Kyushu, on May 30.The company was forced to cancel 26 train journeys and delay other services, causing chaos in a country known for the punctuality of its transport systems.‘Snake on a train’ halts Japan…