Regarding the tunnel construction of the "Linear Chuo Shinkansen" scheduled in the basement of the city center, a group of residents along the line has filed a lawsuit against JR Central to suspend the construction, saying that the right to live safely has been violated. I did.
JR Tokai is aiming to open the Linear Chuo Shinkansen between Shinagawa and Nagoya in 2027, and plans to construct a tunnel at a depth of 40 meters or more from the ground surface called "deep underground" in some sections. I am.
Regarding this, 24 residents of Ota Ward and Setagaya Ward who live around the place where the tunnel will pass have filed a lawsuit against JR Central to suspend the construction.
According to the complaint, the residents may suffer similar damage due to the collapse of the road in Chofu City, Tokyo, which was held in the same deep underground last October, and the right to live safely. Is infringed.
In addition, the tunnel construction plan has caused damage such as a drop in land prices in the surrounding area.
JR Tokai commented on the complaint, "I haven't heard the complaint, so I can't say anything, but I would like to respond appropriately."
Regarding the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, the Tokyo District Court is seeking to revoke the approval of the construction by the government.