From the governor along the Linear Chuo Shinkansen to hearing opinions LDP Special Committee July 14, 15:20

Regarding the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Shizuoka prefecture, where negotiations are difficult, the LDP's special committee confirmed next week's policy to hear opinions from the governors along the line, including Shizuoka prefecture, to resolve the situation.

Regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, JR Tokai is requesting approval for preparatory work for tunnel construction in Shizuoka Prefecture, but consultation with Shizuoka Prefecture, which is concerned about the impact on water resources, made it difficult to open in 2027. Is getting tougher.

Regarding this, Keiji Furuya, chairman of the LDP's special committee held on the 14th, said, "The Linear Central Shinkansen is a national project. As human beings of the legislature, we are interested in promoting this issue. I have a responsibility to go out."

The members of the parliament who attended commented that it was important to establish a trusting relationship between JR Tokai and Shizuoka Prefecture, and that JR Tokai also needed a sincere effort to build a trusting relationship. It is said that the committee will confirm the policy to hear opinions from the governors along the line, including Shizuoka Prefecture, next week as well, toward the breakthrough.

After the committee, Chairman Furuya said, “I would like to hear the opinions of the governors along the railroads in a straightforward manner. Even if the corners are butted against each other, there is no solution. I would like to make an effort as a committee."