A bullet train derailed on the Akita Shinkansen Line Saturday afternoon in Japan's northern prefecture of Akita and no one was injured, local media reported.

The accident took place at around 4:05 pm local time with about 130 passengers on board when the first carriage of the six- car train derailed, Japan's Kyodo News Agency quoted the train's operator as saying.

The derail also led to suspension of all services on the Akita Shinkansen Line connecting Akita and Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, according to the East Japan Railway Company.

The Japanese transport authorities said they would send officials to investigate the accident, which may be caused by bad weather as heavy snow warning has been issued in the area.