Regarding the ``Linear Chuo Shinkansen'', for which Shizuoka Prefecture has not approved the start of construction, JR Tokai has indicated that it will abandon its goal of opening in 2027. As there is no hope that construction will be able to begin in Shizuoka Prefecture, a new opening date cannot be predicted at this time.
Regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, Shizuoka Prefecture has not approved the start of construction due to concerns about the impact on the environment.
For this reason, JR Tokai has previously expressed the view that it will be difficult to open the train in 2027, which it had been aiming for, and in December last year revised the opening date from 2027 to 2027 or later. Ta.
Under these circumstances, JR Tokai clearly stated in a document to be submitted to a meeting of experts regarding the Shizuoka construction zone to be held at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on the afternoon of the 29th that ``opening in 2027 is not possible,'' and has given up on opening in 2027. We have clarified our policy.
As for the reason, the documents state that 6 years and 4 months have passed since the conclusion of the construction contract, without being able to start construction in the Shizuoka construction area. Furthermore, as there is no prospect of construction starting, it is not possible to predict a new opening date at this time.
JR Tokai says it is "doing our best to open the facility as soon as possible."