JR Tokai announced that it had abandoned its goal of opening in 2027, citing the inability to begin construction in the Shizuoka construction area. Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said the Linear Chuo Shinkansen has important significance, including the three metropolitan areas as one area.
He expressed his intention to improve the environment and encourage dialogue between Shizuoku Prefecture andJR Tokai. Even if construction could start now, it would not open until 2034.