Linear possibility of delay in business opening “Governor and JR Tokai President for constructive discussion” June 13, 20:58
Regarding the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which is likely to be delayed because Shizuoka Prefecture does not approve the start of construction, the Director General of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism interviewed the site on the 13th and held a press conference before the prefectural governor. At the meeting with the president of JR Tokai, he expressed hope for constructive discussions.
Regarding the tunnel construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Shizuoka prefecture, the prefecture did not acknowledge the start of construction due to concerns about the impact on water resources, and if JR Tokai does not start preparation work for full-scale construction within this month, it will be in 2027. It shows that opening a business will be difficult.
Under these circumstances, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, in charge of this problem, Satoshi Mizushima, the director of the railway station, inspected the related construction sites in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, and confirmed the conditions such as the work area and the storage area that JR is planning to prepare for the construction. did.
After the inspection, Director Mizushima said at a press conference, "We were able to confirm that various adjustments and efforts have been made among the parties concerned regarding environmental and safety measures."
Regarding the meeting that will be held in the near future between Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture and President Kaneko of JR Tokai, ``JR specifically indicates what it wants from the prefecture, and the prefecture makes decisions based on what system and legal basis. I think it is important to show what is happening.” He hoped that mutual understanding will be deepened through constructive discussions rather than abstract language exchanges.