Governor Omura of Aichi Prefecture visited the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on the 10th on behalf of the local governments along the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which is becoming difficult to open in 2027, and the government will discuss with related parties for early opening. I requested that you do it positively.
JR Tokai is constructing the Linear Chuo Shinkansen with the aim of opening between Tokyo and Nagoya in 2027, but Shizuoka Prefecture, which is concerned about the impact on water resources, did not approve the start of tunnel construction, and discussions were difficult. However, it is difficult to open the business as planned.
On the 10th, Governor Omura of Aichi Prefecture, who is the chairman of an organization that promotes the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen built by local governments along the railway line, visited the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and handed a request to Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kentaro Asahi.
Among them, Governor Omura requested the early opening of the entire line from Tokyo to Nagoya, as well as to Osaka, and for the construction area in Shizuoka prefecture, which has not yet started construction, to water resources and the natural environment. We urged the government to actively hold discussions with relevant parties so that the avoidance of impacts and the early realization of linearity can be achieved at the same time.
After the request, Governor Omura said, "If the linear system is developed and people in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka can interact in a short time, there will be immeasurable merits. The government will be able to quickly develop the construction area in Shizuoka prefecture, which has not started construction. I want you to play a central role in the discussion. "