Linear Chuo Shinkansen "Impact on the extension to Osaka in 2037" JR Tokai President July 15, 17:46
Regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which is having difficulty in discussions with Shizuoka Prefecture, President Shin Toshio Kaneko of JR Tokai repeatedly shows that it will be difficult to open between Tokyo and Nagoya in 2027, and aims to reach 2037 at the earliest. He also acknowledged that it could affect the extension to Osaka.
Regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, JR Tokai is requesting approval for preparatory work for tunnel construction in Shizuoka Prefecture, but negotiations with Shizuoka Prefecture concerned about the impact on water resources are difficult, and the opening in 2027 It's getting tougher.
Regarding this, President Kaneko of JR Tokai said at a press conference held in Nagoya city on the 15th, "If we do not get the consent of Shizuoka Prefecture, we recognize that it will be difficult to open in 2027," he said. I repeatedly showed that it would be difficult to start operations as planned.
He added, "It's a shame considering the mission of this plan, the thoughts of the government and the local governments along the way, and the fact that our employees and the people involved in the construction work hard."
In addition, President Kaneko said, "I am concerned that delaying the opening of business to Nagoya will affect the opening of business in Osaka," and the extension to Osaka, which is aiming for 2037 at the earliest, will not be affected. Showed that there is no.