Linear Chuo Shinkansen JR Tokai "Opening in 2027 is difficult" To talk with the country 4:4 on July 4

Regarding the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, Shizuoka Prefecture stated on the 3rd that JR Tokai would not be allowed to start the preparatory work in a hurry. The target delay of opening the business in 2027 is unavoidable, and the company would like to contact the prefecture further regarding any questions and would like to discuss it with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in the future.

Regarding the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Shizuoka prefecture, the prefecture said on the 3rd that the JR Tokai hurriedly started the preparation work as part of the tunnel excavation work, and it is said that the national expert meeting is in the process of discussing environmental conservation measures. I submitted a document to the effect that work cannot be started.

In response to this, JR Tokai announced on the 3rd night, "Unfortunately, it is difficult to open the business in 2027 because the preparation work is not approved".

The company sent a document to Shizuoka Prefecture to confirm the question, as the delay in opening the business is unavoidable.

Among them, as of May last year, it was said that the prefecture side was presented with a draft agreement in the direction of concluding an agreement for the start of preparatory work. I want you to tell me."

We also request that the reason why we do not approve the start is as early as possible, such as "preparation work is not construction that affects water resources."

Furthermore, JR Tokai would like to discuss the future response with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.