LDP Special Committee "JR Tokai gives a polite explanation to the local area" Linear Chuo Shinkansen July 30th 15:30
Due to the difficulty of the JR Tokai and Shizuoka prefecture negotiations over the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, making it difficult to open the business in 2027. There was a series of calls for JR Tokai to explain the measures to avoid.
Regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, JR Tokai has asked for approval of preparatory work for tunnel construction in Shizuoka Prefecture, but Shizuoka Prefecture, which is concerned about the impact on water resources, has not approved it and opening in 2027 has become difficult. ..
Aiming to resolve the situation, the LDP Special Committee interviewed Shin Kaneko of JR Tokai on the 30th and confirmed the measures to avoid the impact on water resources.
Aiming to open as planned from the attending members of the parliament, saying that concrete measures based on scientific grounds should be carefully explained to the local community and there are great expectations for the economic effects along the railway lines. It was pointed out that it should be done.
The Special Committee will visit Shizuoka Prefecture in the future to hear from local cities and towns.
Representative Keiji Furuya, who serves as chairman of the committee, said, "There are also some comments that JR Tokai does not have enough explanations to the local governments along the railway lines. I would like you to take thorough measures to ensure that the locals are satisfied." Said.