Linear Chuo Shinkansen The meeting between the governor of Shizuoka prefecture and the president of JR Tokai begins on June 26 at 14:05.
The first talk between Governor Kawakatsu and President Kaneko of JR Tokai has begun over the tunnel construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which Shizuoka Prefecture has not approved for construction. The JR side needed to start early in preparation for the opening of business in 2027, and asked for understanding that it would proceed with preparations for full-scale construction.
JR Tokai is working on various parts of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen with the aim of opening it in 2027. However, the prefecture is concerned about the impact on water resources of the tunnel construction in Shizuoka prefecture, and the prefecture has not started construction. I will.
Under these circumstances, the first meeting between Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture and President Kaneko of JR Tokai began at 1:30 pm at the Shizuoka Prefectural Office.
In this, President Kaneko emphasized the significance of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen as it is necessary to create a bypass as a disaster countermeasure for the Tokaido Shinkansen, which is responsible for the transportation of Japanese aorta, and to realize it as soon as possible.
After that, he explained that the future process was imminent, and he needed to start early in preparation for the opening of business in 2027, and asked for their understanding that they would proceed with the preparation work for full-scale construction.
Furthermore, he stated that “we will make efforts for the water environment” and emphasized that sufficient measures will be taken against the impact on the environment. The talk will last for about an hour, and after that, Governor Kawakatsu and President Kaneko will meet each other.