Conflict-difficult linear Shinkansen construction Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism meets with JR Tokai President at 12:30 on July 10
Regarding the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Shizuoka prefecture, where negotiations are difficult, Secretary-General Fujita of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism meets with President Kaneko of JR Tokai to explain the proposal of the country to proceed with the preparatory work for the construction. did. Fujita hopes to meet with Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka prefecture on the afternoon of the 10th to help resolve the situation.
Regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, JR Tokai has requested that preparatory work for tunnel construction in Shizuoka Prefecture be admitted, but Shizuoka Prefecture, which is concerned about the impact on water resources, did not approve the start of work, and discussions are difficult. ..
Under these circumstances, Secretary-General Fujita of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism met with President Kaneko of JR Tokai on the morning of the 10th to promptly proceed with the preparatory work to the extent that the impact on water resources etc. is considered to be minor. I explained the proposal.
Mr. Kaneko asked Mr. Kaneko
not to undertake tunnel excavation work or to discuss with the experts until necessary examinations and procedures, such as discussions at the experts' meeting in the country to solve the problem of water resources, are completed
. As a result, when it became necessary to change the facilities, etc. that were prepared during the preparatory work, we requested that the changes be made.
It means that President Kaneko has shown the idea to respond firmly.
Amidst the unavoidable delay in opening operations in 2027, Deputy Secretary Fujita hopes to meet with Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture on the evening of the 10th to explain this proposal and help resolve the situation.
At the press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said, "Since the disagreement between Shizuoka Prefecture and JR Tokai was revealed, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism was able to avoid or reduce the impact on water resources and the natural environment. , A proposal to balance the two issues of the early realization of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen. The expectations for the opening of business in 2027, including local governments along the line, are very high, and the issues are firmly established between JR Tokai and Shizuoka Prefecture. Is important."
Regarding the opening date, Minister Akabane said, “The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has not received a report from JR Tokai that the opening of the building will be delayed at this point, so we are aware that the opening schedule has not changed. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will continue to make necessary adjustments and cooperation through discussions at experts' meetings."