Regarding the "Linear Chuo Shinkansen," which Shizuoka Prefecture has not approved due to concerns about water resources, President Shin Kaneko of JR Central said at a press conference on the 22nd, "There is no prospect of opening time at this point." He expressed his desire to communicate with local governments in Shizuoka Prefecture and the basin and gain their understanding.
Among them, President Kaneko of JR Central said about the opening time of the "Linear Chuo Shinkansen" aiming for 2027, "There is no prospect of opening time at this point. 2027 will be difficult. I can't say anything because the construction hasn't started in Shizuoka, and it's a restriction on the whole. If it becomes clear, I think I can organize and talk. "
After that, he said, "I would like to work sincerely to gain the understanding and cooperation of the region. Recognize the anxieties and concerns about water resources and promote two-way communication with Shizuoka Prefecture and local governments in the basin."
Regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which JR Tokai is constructing, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito met with President Kaneko on the 21st, and requested that the local residents' anxieties be dispelled, and gave oral guidance. ..