Express regret 20 seconds before leaving the train

A railway official in Japan has expressed deep sorrow over the departure of the train 20 seconds before the scheduled time. The Japanese's reputation for timetable and courtesy was reaffirmed. The Sukuba Express train, which runs between Tokyo and the northern suburbs of Tokyo, leaves Mina Nagaraama station in 9 44.40 seconds, in the 9 44 minutes and 40 seconds. No passengers complained about this.