Prime Minister Kishida test drive a linear test vehicle to set up a meeting of experts on environmental conservation

Prime Minister Kishida visited the "Yamanashi Linear Experiment Center" and took a test drive on the test vehicle of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen.

After that, considering the concern about the environmental impact of the construction of the Chuo Shinkansen, he announced his intention to set up a national expert meeting on environmental conservation in the near future.

Prime Minister Kishida visited the "Yamanashi Linear Experiment Center" in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and took a test drive on the "Linear Chuo Shinkansen" test vehicle that JR Central aims to open between Shinagawa and Nagoya in 2027.

Then, I received an explanation about the structure of the vehicle from President Kaneko of JR Central.

When the maximum speed reached 500 km / h, Prime Minister Kishida experienced the speed by watching the image of the vehicle running in front of the installed monitor screen.

After that, Prime Minister Kishida traveled by car to Kofu City and inspected a facility that manufactures and stores hydrogen, which Yamanashi Prefecture and others are working on.

Regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, Prime Minister Kishida told reporters, "It is an important core infrastructure that makes the three major metropolitan areas into one economic zone, and it is important to proceed with the business while gaining the understanding of the local governments along the line." ..

On the other hand, in connection with the difficult negotiations between the JR side and Shizuoka Prefecture, and considering Shizuoka Prefecture's concerns about the environmental impact of construction, it was revealed that it would soon establish a national expert meeting on environmental conservation. Did.

He then expressed his intention to consider it in combination with measures to curb the impact on water resources.

Regarding the environmental impact assessment between Nagoya and Osaka, he said, "I would like to provide necessary guidance and support in cooperation with local governments along the railway lines so that JR Central can start next year."