Voice from Governor along the line calling for the opening of business in 2027 Sequential LDP Special Committee

Voice from Governor of Linear alongside request for opening in 2027 Successive LDP Special Committee July 22 18:09

A special committee of the Liberal Democratic Party was held over the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which has been difficult to open in 2027 due to difficulties in the discussions between JR Tokai and Shizuoka Prefecture. It was

Regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, JR Tokai has asked for approval of preparatory work for tunnel construction in Shizuoka Prefecture, but Shizuoka Prefecture, which is concerned about the impact on water resources, has not approved it and opening in 2027 has become difficult. ..

For this reason, the LDP Special Committee held on the 22nd heard opinions from the governors and deputy governors of seven local governments, including Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture.

Among them, local governments other than Shizuoka prefecture are steadily acquiring land for the opening of business in 2027, saying that redevelopment projects have already started, and many people are calling for opening as planned. ..

Meanwhile, Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka, who participated in the video conference, emphasized his position in favor of the construction of Linear, and followed the conclusions of the National Council of Experts and the Prefectural Expert Group on solving water resource issues. It means that he showed his thoughts.

Keiji Furuya, chairman of the committee, said, "I would like to hear from the local cities and towns of JR Tokai and Shizuoka Prefecture and work toward building consensus as a ruling party."

Governor of Aichi Omura "Death wishes to open in 2027"

Governor Omura of Aichi Prefecture, who serves as the chairman of the group that promotes the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen that is built by local governments along the railway line, said after the committee, “Linear is a project that will pull Japan in the 21st century, opening 2027 It is a long-cherished wish. We would like the experts to negotiate a careful discussion based on the scientific reasoning and try to balance the problems of environment and water resources with the linear operation."