Furthermore, for disturbing Shinkansen train operation, punitive provisions more severe than those for disturbing train operation on regular railway lines are specified legally as well, based on the Special Measures Act on Punishment of Acts Endangering Safe Operation of Shinkansen Railways.
また、列車の運行妨害等に対しては法律面でも「新幹線鉄道における列車運行の安全を妨げる行為の処罰に関する特例法」によって在来線より厳しい罰則を定めている。