Kyushu Shinkansen Nagasaki Route Minister of Foreign Affairs "Wide Discussion" Ideas to Promote August 4, 15:39
Regarding the Kyushu Shinkansen Nagasaki route, Saga Prefecture refused the proposal of the country to evaluate the environmental impact without narrowing down the maintenance method, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane said, "I am sorry that I do not understand the purpose of the proposal No.” and then indicated that he would continue to promote “wide-ranging consultation” that does not assume the full standard.
Kyushu Shinkansen Regarding the maintenance method between Shin-Tosu and Takeo Onsen on the Nagasaki route, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is able to support all five methods, including the "Full Standard" and the "Mini Shinkansen" that widens the width of conventional lines. I proposed an evaluation and asked for it to be answered by the end of last month, but Saga refused, saying, "We have not discussed or agreed on full standards or mini Shinkansen."
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism emphasizes that at a press conference after the Cabinet Meeting, the proposal of the government is advantageous for Saga Prefecture as it can proceed with the procedure of environmental impact assessment and the discussion of the maintenance policy in parallel. After that, he said, "It's a pity that you haven't understood the purpose of this proposal at this time."
In addition, “The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism believes that it is very important to firmly connect the Shinkansen network nationwide from the perspective of regional revitalization, disaster prevention and disaster mitigation, and what kind of maintenance is needed for the future of the Kyushu and Western Japan regions. I would like to continue discussions on whether or not it should be desirable," and stated that he will continue to promote "wide-ranging discussion" with Saga Prefecture that does not assume full standards.