Linear Confirm the remarks of Shizuoka Governor JR Tokai June 27, 4:07
Governor Kawakatsu and JR Tokai President Kaneko of the JR Tokai met on the 26th regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which Shizuoka Prefecture has not approved for construction. The JR side will continue efforts to gain the understanding of the prefecture side by confirming the content of the governor's statement.
JR Tokai is working on various parts of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen aiming to open in 2027. However, the tunnel construction in Shizuoka Prefecture is difficult to discuss because prefectures concerned about the impact on water resources have not confirmed the start of construction. ..
Governor Kawakatsu and JR Tokai President Kaneko met on the 26th for the first time, and President Kaneko asked for understanding that in order to open in 2027, preparation work for full-scale construction must be started early.
In response to this, Governor Kawakatsu said, "I think it's good because the construction to establish the activity base is different from the main construction. The decision whether to approve or not will be made according to the regulations."
However, Governor Kawakatsu showed in a meeting held after the meeting that the preparatory work required by the JR side was "not accepted as it is integral with the main work," and the possibility of delaying the opening of business in 2027 increased.
Regarding this, JR Tokai wants to confirm the true intention of not hearing the remarks made by the Governor at the press conference directly and to continue efforts to obtain the understanding of the prefecture.
On the other hand, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, which is coordinating both parties such as establishing an expert meeting, will carefully examine the content of this meeting and decide what the government can do to bridge the gap between the two. ..