Kyushu Shinkansen Nagasaki route Saga Prefecture and the government agree to realize discussions December 11 21:11
Governor Yamaguchi of Saga Prefecture and Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane met about the maintenance policy of the Kyushu Shinkansen / Nagasaki route, and they agreed to coordinate for the realization of discussions to discuss issues related to the Shinkansen widely.
Regarding the improvement of the Kyushu Shinkansen / Nagasaki route between Shin Tosu and Takeo Onsen, it was appropriate in August that the ruling party project team set up “full standards”, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism We ask that we establish a four-party talk place with both Saga and Nagasaki prefectures and JR Kyushu, but Saga is strongly repelled as it cannot respond to discussions based on full standards.
Under such circumstances, Governor Yamaguchi of Saga Prefecture and Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane held a second meeting on October 11 following October.
The talks will be held privately by only two people, and according to Governor Yamaguchi, etc., both sides will make adjustments at the administrative level in the future in order to realize discussions that discuss issues and impacts related to the Shinkansen widely. Means that
Adjustments are expected to proceed in a way that respects the intentions of Saga Prefecture, including the timing of discussions and how they should be, and there are a wide range of methods for maintenance, including methods other than the full standard, issues and problems, impact on local communities, etc. , It was expected to be discussed.
After the meeting, Governor Yamaguchi told reporters, “It ’s necessary to organize what kind of talks will be held in the form of documents. So far, we have agreed that the Shinkansen will run using conventional lines. I will continue to appeal this point in the future. "
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, “Director of Saga”
Mr. Satoshi Mizushima, Director of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, said, “I want to cherish the image of Saga Prefecture, such as whether it is open to the public, whether it is open to the public, or who to call depending on the agenda. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism would like to give maximum consideration so that Saga Prefecture can easily consult.
On that basis, “I would like to proceed with the discussion as soon as possible. I understand that the ruling party's arrangement that the“ full standard ”is appropriate is heavy. On the other hand, Governor Yamaguchi said that he would like to discuss broadly. I think we have to respond. "