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Maglev Promotion Group Urges Clear Opening Timeline for Shinagawa–Nagoya Section . Screenshot 2026-04-12 113531.jpg . Screenshot from https://www.fukuishimbun.co.jp/articles/-/2320716 Accessed 2026-04-12 A coalition of 10 prefectures along the Linear Chuo Shinkansen route, together with business gr...

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JR Central to Open Observation Deck Overlooking Iida Linear Construction Site in May On April 10, JR Central announced that it will establish the “Iida Linear Observation Deck” within the construction yard of the Kamigo section (approximately 3.3 km) of the Kazakoshiyama Tunnel for the Linear Chuo ...

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Construction of the Chūō Alps Tunnel for the Linear Shinkansen: 250,000 m³ of Excavated Soil to Be Transported to the “Oshidashi North” Disposal Site in Nagiso Town On the 8th, Central Japan Railway Company (JR Tokai) released on its website an overview of the construction project and environmental...

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Japan’s Transport Minister Inspects Yamanashi Maglev Test Line and Kanagawa Station Site Japan’s transport minister, Kiyoyuki Kaneko, visited Yamanashi and Kanagawa prefectures on March 28 to inspect key parts of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen project. The visit included the Yamanashi Maglev Test Line,...

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April 3, 1997: Yamanashi Maglev Test Track Opened with First Runs On April 3, 1997, the Yamanashi Linear Experimental Line began full-scale running tests with the superconducting maglev Liner Motor Car (MLX01). This 42.8 km track was built by JR Tokai and RTRI to succeed the earlier Miyazaki test l...

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Aichi Governor Welcomes Progress on Shizuoka Maglev Section Aichi Governor Hideaki Ōmura, who chairs the construction promotion alliance for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, said he “highly evaluates” the recent completion of all 28 dialogue items between Shizuoka Prefecture and JR Central. This clears ...

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Shizuoka Maglev Section Could Start Construction by Year-End; Full Tokyo–Nagoya Opening Seen No Earlier Than 2036 The Linear Chuo Shinkansen, Japan’s planned 500 km/h superconducting maglev line, is moving closer to construction in Shizuoka Prefecture after years of deadlock. On March 26, Shizuoka ...

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Nagano segment remains one of the most complex parts of the maglev route In Nagano Prefecture, the Linear Chuo Shinkansen project is still heavily tunnel-based: on the 52.9 km section from Ōshika Village to Nakasatsunai Town, less than 10% is above ground, and most of the route runs underground. JR...

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JR Central plans to invest ¥778 billion in capital spending for fiscal 2026 on a consolidated basis, up 6% from the fiscal 2025 plan and the highest level in company history. A major focus is the Linear Chuo Shinkansen. The company will allocate ¥367 billion to maglev construction, including land ac...

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All 28 prerequisite issues that Shizuoka Prefecture set for construction approval have now been cleared, after the prefecture’s expert panel approved the remaining eight biodiversity-related items. Those 28 issues were grouped into three areas: water resources, biodiversity, and tunnel spoil. With t...

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The Shizuoka segment had been the project’s biggest bottleneck since former Governor Heita Kawakatsu opposed groundbreaking in 2017, citing concerns over water resources in the Oi River basin. With that standoff now effectively resolved after about nine years, the project has moved into a new phase....

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Shizuoka Panel Clears Final Issues, Putting Maglev Construction Within Reach by End of 2026 Shizuoka Prefecture moved closer to allowing construction of the Shizuoka section of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev line after a prefectural panel approved measures presented by JR Central to address the ...

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Germany’s Transport Ministry Backs a Maglev Comeback for Local Transit Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder is pushing to relaunch maglev (magnetic-levitation) systems in Germany as a federally supported option for local public transit, positioned to compete with subways and trams. The mini...

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Shinagawa Station Set to Become Tokyo’s “New Gateway” as Urban Functions Are Renewed Around Shinagawa Station in Tokyo, a series of large-scale office and commercial developments is underway, with multiple projects scheduled for completion in the late 2020s and beyond. Major initiatives include the...

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JR東海、リニア「もう実験段階ではない」　山梨実験線30年 Maglev development for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen is in its final phase. Core technology for commercial operations is established, and current engineering priorities are lowering lifecycle costs and reducing maintenance labor. A major project-side milestone occurred in ...

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On March 11, 2026, JR Central (JR Tokai) held a groundbreaking ceremony in Kofu, Yamanashi for the planned Yamanashi Prefecture Maglev Station. This was the last of the six stations on the Shinagawa–Nagoya section to start construction. The station construction period runs to December 2031, with a c...

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Substation Power Systems Behind the Linear Chuo Shinkansen Maglev The Linear Chuo Shinkansen, operated by JR Central, relies on a series of advanced substations positioned between Shinagawa and Nagoya to drive and control its superconducting maglev trains. These substations play a crucial role in t...

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J JR東海、地域振興策を提案　リニアめぐり大井川流域首長と意見交換 JR Tokai Pitches Tourism-Led “Regional Revitalization” to Oi River Leaders—But Mayors Warn Against Linking It to Water Compensation On Feb. 23, 2026, JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa met in Shizuoka City with the heads of eight cities and two towns in the Oi River ...

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Maglev-Era Road Plan Sparks Backlash in Sagamihara: ¥17.4B Project, ~100 Relocations, and a “40-Second Benefit” Redevelopment around Hashimoto Station (Sagamihara City, Midori Ward)—the site of the planned Kanagawa maglev station—includes a new city road project, the Onishi Odori Line, aimed at imp...

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JR Tokai Starts Expanding Shizuoka Maglev Work Base, Launches Tree-Clearing at Sengoku Yard On Feb. 16, 2026, JR Tokai began expansion work at Sengoku Yard, its construction base for the Chuo Shinkansen (maglev) Shizuoka segment, located in Tashiro, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City. Tree felling started tha...

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リニア工事現場付近、地下水回復へ間伐検討　岐阜　JR東海が説明「効果は限定的」 JR Tokai Floats Forest Thinning to Aid Groundwater Recovery Near Maglev Tunnel—Impact Expected to Be Limited A Gifu Prefecture expert committee met on Feb. 18, 2026 to address the ongoing groundwater decline affecting wells near the Chuo Shinkansen tunnel sit...

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Iida Hosts Public Event on a Landmark Timber Roof for the Future Maglev Station Plaza Iida City (Nagano) is holding a public lecture and panel discussion focused on the large wooden roof canopy planned for the Iida Linear (Maglev) Station Plaza. The event is meant to explain why the city is investi...

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JR Tokai Starts Expanding “Sengoku Yard” in Shizuoka, Clearing Trees for Maglev Prep Works リニア工事の拠点拡張に着手　JR東海、静岡工区で On Feb. 16, 2026, JR Tokai began expansion work at its Sengoku Yard construction base in the Shizuoka segment of the Chuo Shinkansen (maglev), located in Tashiro, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka C...

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Shizuoka and JR Tokai Sign Deal to Begin Prep Work Toward Maglev Construction Shizuoka Prefecture and JR Tokai signed an agreement on Feb. 13, 2026 to enable development of a construction yard for the Chuo Shinkansen’s Shizuoka segment. The yard is intended to function as a base for environmental s...

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JR Central (JR Tokai) has cleared a major hurdle for the Linear Central Shinkansen with an unprecedented agreement on water resource compensation in Shizuoka Prefecture, paving the way for construction start this year. JR Tokai and Shizuoka exchanged a written pact addressing environmental water imp...

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Shizuoka Panel OKs Plan for Hazard-Soil Handling; Maglev “Dialogue Items” Narrow Further Shizuoka Prefecture’s expert panel approved JR Tokai’s proposed method for handling “requiring-countermeasures soil”—tunnel spoil that contains harmful substances and needs special treatment—generated by constr...

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Shizuoka Maglev Segment Advances: Panel Approves JR Tokai Plan for Contaminated Tunnel Spoil On Feb. 4, 2026, Shizuoka Prefecture’s expert panel met at the prefectural government offices to review how tunnel excavated material (spoil) from the Chuo Shinkansen’s Shizuoka segment will be handled. JR ...

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Shinagawa’s Mega-Redevelopment: Maglev Terminal, New Subway Station, and a Keikyu–Toyota Landmark A large-scale redevelopment is reshaping the area around Shinagawa Station into a next-generation transport hub. The plan combines multiple major rail and real-estate projects on overlapping timelines:...

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＜書評＞『最新報告　混迷のリニア中央新幹線』樫田秀樹著 A New Book Portrays Japan’s Maglev Project as a Systemic Breakdown—With Real-World Costs A review by Takao Saito covers Latest Report: Confusion Surrounding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen by Hideki Kashida, describing the current state of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen as near-...

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Etihad Rail announces a partnership with IronLev, a high-tech Italian pioneer, to launch the UAE’s first-ever magnetic levitation (maglev) trial. The system will use permanent magnets to lift the train above existing rails without needing a constant stream of electricity to stay afloat. As Etihad R...

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川勝前知事は正しかった？　「リニアで井戸枯れ」報道受け静岡に脚光 Maglev Tunneling Fallout in Gifu Puts Shizuoka’s Water Warnings Back in the Spotlight In Okute (Ōkute), Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, a well known as “Tenno-sama’s Well,” said to have never run dry in centuries, has dried up after a major groundwater decline linke...

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Screenshot of a short video: Screenshot 2026-01-28 163734.jpg A restaurant in China's Shenzhen is using magnetic levitation to serve food. Plates float along tracks to arrive smoothly in front of each diner. Source: Xinhua: https://english.news.cn/20260128/6aa0eb6562fc4eb189431124e9bb5fb3/c.html Acc...

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Etihad Rail tests UAE’s first magnetic levitation rail in Middle East Etihad Rail and IronLev a high-tech Italian company have launched a first-of-its-kind magnetic levitation trial in the Middle East. It reduces energy use by 29%, for a quieter, eco-friendly journey in the UAE . gulfnews_2026-01-2...

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Nagoya Unveils “Meieki West” Maglev-Era Town Plan at Public Symposium Nagoya City is hosting the “Linear Town Meieki West Symposium” to share its emerging urban development policy for the west side of Nagoya Station, planned in anticipation of the Chuo Shinkansen (maglev) opening. The event is cate...

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Resumption of Discussions Regarding the Linear Project Excavated Soil Disposal Site Plan Statement from Mitake (https://www.town.mitake.lg.jp/news/news0098062/) Accessed 2026-01-22 (translated from Japanese) On May 16, 2024, Mitake Town requested JR Central to clarify the factual circumstances rela...

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Shizuoka Prefecture held an expert committee meeting on the Linear Chuo Shinkansen’s Shizuoka construction section, where JR Central explained its environmental protection measures. Based on on-site surveys, the company presented results on identified species and a monitoring plan for the upper reac...

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Maglev Tunnel Construction Begins Under Central Nagoya for Japan’s Maglev Line Construction has officially begun on a key underground section of Japan’s Chuo Shinkansen maglev railway beneath central Nagoya. The project segment, known as the “Meijo section,” is a critical part of the future high-sp...

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Construction activity is intensifying north of Mino-Sakamoto Station on the JR Chuo Line in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture, where a new Chuo Shinkansen “Gifu Prefecture Station” (tentative name) is planned. Station works and related infrastructure projects are proceeding in parallel across the su...

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Incheon Airport's 450 Billion Won Maglev Rides Empty Next-Gen Transport Turned 'White Elephant' with Daily Ridership Below 1,000 South Korea’s Incheon Airport maglev train, launched in 2016, is widely seen as a costly “white elephant” despite massive public investment. The central government, Inche...

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阿智高で「リニア中央新幹線」テーマの授業　卒業前に地元を知る機会に Maglev Meets the Classroom: Achi High Seniors Talk Local Future On January 7, Achi High School in Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture held a special class on the Chuo Shinkansen (maglev) for 62 graduating seniors, inviting staff from JR Tokai and the Chuo Shinkansen Na...

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Shunsuke Niwa, president of Central Japan Railway Co., or JR Tokai, has stressed that the company will continue promoting the construction of the Chuo Shinkansen high-speed magnetic levitation train line. "We will steadily work (on the construction)," he said in a recent interview in Nagoy...

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JR Tokai's President Niwa Expresses Interest in Expanding Maglev Technology Overseas, Eyes Markets Beyond the US In an interview with the Nihon Keizai Shimbun and other media outlets, Shunsuke Niwa, the president of JR Tokai, expressed his desire to expand the technology behind the Maglev Chuo Shin...

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Shinagawa Ground Heave Above Maglev Tunnel: JR Tokai Cites Air Leak, MLIT Calls Management “Inadequate” On December 30, 2025, lawmakers and local officials urged Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to more aggressively press JR Tokai to clarify responsibility for ...

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Parrahub1 wrote: ↑
15. Dec 2025, 05:58
They sound a bit dodgy believing in hydrogen and going broke.

They are one of Germany's most important construction companies and certainly anything but bankrupt. They know what they are doing – but you don't have to like it, of course.

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リニア大深度トンネル上で隆起、現場を掘削して工事との因果関係調査 Info based on https://xtech.nikkei.com/atcl/nxt/mag/ncr/18/00158/121100062/ Accessed 2025-12-22 . 8_02[1].jpg . Source: https://cdn-xtech.nikkei.com/atcl/nxt/mag/ncr/18/00158/121100062/8_02.jpg Accessed 2025-12-22 A road-surface heave occurred near a deep undergroun...

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JR Central and Nara Prefecture Collaborate on Tourism Promotion Maglev Video Series JR Central announced that it will begin distributing a video series in collaboration with Nara Prefecture to promote tourism. When the Chūō Shinkansen (Linear Maglev) fully opens to Osaka, a new station will be buil...

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Contract to Deploy a Cargo Maglev at Deendayal Port A formal contract has been established between Deendayal Port and the startup TuTr Hyperloop to deploy magnetic-levitation (maglev) technology for freight transport within the port. This agreement focuses on using maglev for intra-port logistics. ...

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Controversial Power Hub: Oshibugawa Substation and Japan’s Maglev Future The Oshibugawa Substation is a key piece of infrastructure for Japan’s Linear Maglev (Chūō Shinkansen) project. This facility in Oshika Village will convert and supply the large amounts of electrical power needed to run the ma...

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Max Bögl receives permission to operate maglev trains in Germany The German Federal Railway Authority (EBA) has granted a license to "TSB Betriebsgesellschaft", a subsidiary of the German construction company Max Bögl, to develop and implement a new transport system. The TSB project, whic...

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JR Central to Start Work on Yamanashi Maglev Station, Aiming for 2031 Opening Central Japan Railway (JR Central) will begin construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen’s Yamanashi Prefecture Station in Kofu within fiscal 2025, targeting completion in December 2031. The station will be one of six bet...

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リニア工事めぐり静岡・島田で住民説明会　約40人が来場 Residents’ Briefing in Shimada, Shizuoka on Maglev Construction; On November 21, JR Central held a residents’ briefing in Shimada on how Chuo Shinkansen maglev construction may affect Oi River water resources. It was the second such round this year for municipalities alo...

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リニア工事めぐり静岡・島田で住民説明会　約40人が来場 Residents’ Briefing in Shimada, Shizuoka on Maglev Construction; On November 21, JR Central held a residents’ briefing in Shimada on how Chuo Shinkansen maglev construction may affect Oi River water resources. It was the second such round this year for municipalities alo...

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In Shinagawa, Tokyo, a road near the site of tunnel excavation for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen experienced an uplift measuring up to 13 centimeters in height last month. Mayor Kyoko Morisawa of Shinagawa emphasized the critical importance of verifying the implementation of countermeasures, prioritizi...

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Mainichi Shimbun Editorial: Rising Maglev Costs Demand a National Reassessment? JR Central’s Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev project between Tokyo and Nagoya has seen its estimated cost double to ¥11 trillion, with the opening delayed from 2027 to after 2035. The main causes are soaring material and ...

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The tunnel broke through in October 2023. The upper section’s sprayed concrete lining has been completed, and work is now underway on the lower invert section. JR Central determined that conditions were sufficiently safe to allow guided tours. Inside the tunnel, visitors could view an overview video...

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JR Central Maglev: Vehicle Advancements Contrast With Rising Construction Costs and Delays JR Central has introduced its latest maglev test train, the M10, as part of ongoing development for the Chuo Shinkansen maglev line between Shinagawa and Nagoya. Media test rides were held on the Yamanashi Ma...

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Maglev Project at a Crossroads Japan’s ambitious Linear Chuo Shinkansen project has reached a critical turning point. JR Central now expects total construction costs to soar to ¥11 trillion—nearly twice the original estimate—making a major delay to the Tokyo–Nagoya opening all but inevitable. The m...

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JR Central Opens Linear Chuo Shinkansen Minami-Koma Tunnel to the Public for the First Time On November 9, JR Central (Central Japan Railway Company) held the first public viewing of the construction site for the First Minami-Koma Tunnel in Fujikawa Town, Yamanashi Prefecture. The tunnel, part of t...

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Call to Halt the Linear Shinkansen Project Over Rising Costs and Ground Uplift Leaders of Japan’s Communist Party, Akira Koike and Taku Yamazoe, have questioned the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) about ground uplift and the sharp cost increase in the Linear Chuo Shin...

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JR Central’s New “M10” Maglev Test Car: Leaner, Lighter, and Faster JR Central has unveiled the new M10 maglev test car on the Yamanashi Maglev Test Line, a segment that will become part of the future Chuo Shinkansen. Built by Hitachi, Ltd., the M10 entered testing in July 2025 and represents a maj...

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Progress in Environmental Talks on the Linear Chuo Shinkansen Project (Shizuoka Section) On November 5, 2025, Shizuoka Prefecture held a meeting of its expert committee on environmental protection concerning the Linear Chuo Shinkansen construction area in Shizuoka. JR Central (JR Tokai) presented n...

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A citizens' group called the "Shizuoka Network for Considering the South Alps and Linear Project" submitted a request to the city of Shizuoka on the 4th, asking for an expanded survey range of streams in the upper reaches of the Oi River, in connection with the environmental protection mea...

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Rising Costs and Mounting Challenges: Japan’s Maglev Project Faces Uncertain Future The Chuo Shinkansen, Japan’s ambitious maglev (linear motor) project connecting Tokyo and Nagoya, faces soaring construction costs and continued delays. Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) announced that tota...

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品川区のリニア大深度トンネル上で路面隆起、段差13cm　工事との関連調査へ Road Surface Uplift Detected Above Linear Maglev Tunnel Site in Tokyo’s Shinagawa Ward Tokyo, Oct. 31, 2025 — A section of roadway in Tokyo’s Shinagawa Ward experienced ground uplift of up to 13 centimeters (about 5 inches) directly above an area where JR Centr...

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Maglev Project: Financial Strategies and Challenges JR TOKAI recently upgraded its consolidated earnings forecast for the March 2026 fiscal year, expecting a 6% increase in sales to ¥1.937 trillion and a 5% rise in net profit, fueled by robust Tokaido Shinkansen usage. Despite strong financials, JR...

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. The total construction cost for the Chuo Shinkansen maglev line between Tokyo (Shinagawa) and Nagoya — a distance of about 286 km (178 miles) — is now expected to reach 11 trillion yen, an increase of 4 trillion yen from the previous plan . The new estimate equals roughly $73 billion USD, €67 bil...

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4 November 2025 https://hyperloopconference.com/ The Hyperloop Conference is the 1st international conference on high-speed transportation. Here, you will meet all the Players in the hyperloop ecosystem, including hyperloop start-ups, corporates, suppliers and investors. After three editions in Eur...

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名古屋駅西、遊ぶ街から住む街へ　リニア需要で中駒産業などビル開発 Nagoya Station’s West Side Transforms from Entertainment Hub to Residential District With the upcoming opening of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen (maglev line), redevelopment is expanding to the west side of Nagoya Station. Real estate management company Nakakoma Sangyo ...

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174bbe43-e22c-4021-a7ae-30fa6be4a3f1[1].jpg . The Max Bögl transport system on the demonstration track in Chengdu, China. . Photo by TSB Boegl in https://www.schwaebische.de/regional/baden-wuerttemberg/diese-geplante-neuerung-im-bahnverkehr-waere-fast-schon-sensationell-4017126 Accessed on 2025-10-...

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Maglifter2-950x534[1].jpg Source: https://orbitaltoday.com/2025/10/14/china-plans-maglev-rocket-launch-system-by-2028/ China’s private aerospace company Galactic Energy is developing an innovative maglev rocket launch system, aiming for a demonstration by 2028. The concept uses electromagnetic acce...

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Linear Chuo Shinkansen "Kanagawa Prefecture Station (provisional name)" to Host "Sagamihara Linear Festa 2025"! / Kanagawa Prefecture Kanagawa Prefecture is promoting cultural and artistic initiatives to create a lively atmosphere at the construction site of the Linear Chuo Shin...

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Toda Corporation Becomes First in Japan to Use Basalt Rods in Shield Tunnel Temporary Wall Cutting Toda Corporation has become the first in Japan to adopt basalt fiber rods—an inorganic reinforcement material made from molten basalt rock—in shield tunnel construction. The rods were applied as reinf...

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JR Central Progresses with Environmental Surveys on Southern Alps Ecosystem Amid Maglev Construction Tokyo, October 5, 2025 — JR Central has announced significant progress in its ongoing environmental surveys aimed at predicting the ecological impact of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen (Maglev) tunnel con...

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JR Central Highlights Design Choice for Non-Reclining Seats on Maglev Trains Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Central) has outlined its design approach for the upcoming Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev trains, emphasizing the decision to install non-reclining seats as "a measure to enhance passenger...

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JR Central Announces Completion of Upstream Survey for Environmental Measures on Linear Chuo Shinkansen Shizuoka Section Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) announced on October 4, 2025, that its comprehensive survey of the upstream tributaries in the Oi River Basin, conducted as part of env...

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No Legal Issue with Soil Storage for Maglev Construction, Shizuoka Prefecture Reports On October 3, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held a monitoring meeting overseeing JR Central’s environmental and water protection measures for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen constructi...

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JR東海 has announced an extension of the construction period for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen's Central Comprehensive Vehicle Base in Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture. The completion deadline has been extended from March 2028 to December 2031, a delay of 3 years and 9 months. The delay is attributed to enco...

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On September 26, 2025, Nagano Governor Shuichi Abe met with JR Central President Shunsuke Niwa in Tokyo, where he strongly urged early clarification of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen opening date. Governor Abe emphasized that making the schedule known as soon as possible is crucial for local development...

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Baltimore-Washington Maglev Project Stopped In Its Tracks Prince George’s Residents and Elected Officials Celebrate the Success of the Decade-Long Effort That Halted the $10 Billion Rail Proposal . image-145[1].jpg Photo: https://www.washingtoninformer.com/prince-georges-county-maglev-victory/ Sour...

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JR Central has announced a 3-year, 9-month extension for the construction of the shuttle line connecting the Chubu General Rolling Stock Depot and the provisional Gifu Station in Nakatsugawa for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen. This means completion is now expected by December 2031. Importantly, this del...

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リニアのトンネル工事、3本の工期を延期　JR東海が発表 JR Tokai Delays Tunnel Construction for Linear Shinkansen by Up to 5.5 Years JR Tokai has announced that completion dates for five tunnel and bridge construction projects in Hayakawa and Fujikawa towns in Yamanashi Prefecture will be delayed by as much as 5½ years. Origi...

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Putin signs off on Europes largest ever high-speed rail project Quote: https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/278583136/putin-signs-off-on-europes-largest-ever-high-speed-rail-project Accessed 2025-09-23 Russia plans to build Europe’s largest high-speed rail network, spanning over 4,500 km (2,800 mile...

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Linear Chuo Shinkansen Tenryu River Section Public Event JR Central will hold a walking event titled "Tour of the Current Linear Chuo Shinkansen Tenryu River Section!" The event will take place on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The starting and finishing point will be Motozenkoji Station. Re...

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Chuo Linear Shinkansen – Contractor Selected for Yamanashi Prefecture Station JR Central has signed a construction contract with a joint venture made up of three construction companies from Aichi, Tokyo, and Yamanashi for the Yamanashi Prefecture Station on the Chuo Linear Shinkansen. The planned Y...

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Linear Chuo Shinkansen Tunnel Construction in Gifu Delayed by 5 Years Due to Softer Geology On September 18, JR Central announced that the construction timeline for three tunnels along the Linear Chuo Shinkansen route in Gifu Prefecture will be extended to between July and December 2031, a delay of...

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Construction Begins on Maglev Station in Yamanashi JR Central has announced the contractor for the construction of the new Linear Yamanashi Station, marking the official start of the project. This station, part of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, will feature a unique design where a high-speed train sta...

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Hardt Hyperloop tested lane-switching in a vacuum tube Dutch Hyperloop firm Hardt Hyperloop has completed lane-changing within a vacuum tube successfully and validates the scalability of their technology and their eventual achievement of speeds of up to 700 km/h in the next few years. The trial occ...

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Gifu, Japan – JR Central Proposes New Fix for Maglev Tunnel Water Problem Central Japan Railway (JR Central) is proposing new measures to address groundwater problems at its Chuo Shinkansen maglev construction site in Mizunami, Gifu Prefecture, where water has been seeping from tunnels, drying up n...

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NTT Urban Solutions announced that, in collaboration with scheme verge, it will conduct a demonstration experiment from October 11 to 13 that utilizes next-generation mobility and water transportation to connect the Shinagawa Konan area with the neighboring Tennozu and Odaiba areas. . 38582-101-062...

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Iida City's Linear Station Plaza: Estimated Construction Cost of the "Large Roof" to be 250 Million Yen On September 9, Iida City revealed that the estimated construction cost for the first phase of the large wooden "roof" to be built at the Linear Central Shinkansen station (te...

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World’s First Mass Production Technology for “Next-Generation Materials” on Linear Shinkansen JR Central announced the world’s first mass production technology for a new material that will replace low-magnetic steel rebar in the structure of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen. This innovation, the *Basalt ...

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Nara Group Calls for Early Completion of Entire Maglev Chuo Shinkansen Line At its 2025 annual meeting held on September 8 at Hotel Nikko Nara, the Nara Prefectural Promotion Alliance for the Maglev Chuo Shinkansen (chaired by Governor Makoto Yamashita) adopted a resolution urging the swift complet...

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Germany Plans to Complete Dismantling of Transrapid Test Facility by 2034 The German federal government has confirmed that the dismantling of the Transrapid test facility in Emsland (TVE) is expected to be completed by 2034. Preparations for the deconstruction, along with accompanying measures, act...

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世界初！リニア向け“次世代材料”本格採用に道筋 JR東海が大量生産技術を確立新幹線の橋にも活用 World First: JR Central Develops Mass Production Tech for Next-Gen Material for Maglev Use – Also to Be Used in Shinkansen Bridges JR Central has become the first in the world to develop mass production technology for basalt fiber-reinforced polymer...

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Incheon Airport’s Maglev Line Faces Uncertain Future Amid Dispute with Local Authorities The Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) is planning to repurpose the airport’s suspended Maglev train into a “tourist-oriented orbital line,” but progress has stalled due to ongoing conflicts with ...

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山梨で進むリニア河川橋工事、橋上に上って見た眺め Linear Maglev River Bridges Rising in Yamanashi . 00[1].jpg . Photo: https://xtech.nikkei.com/atcl/nxt/column/18/00585/082600255/ Accessed Sept. 2, 2025 Major construction on the Chuo Linear Shinkansen continues across Yamanashi Prefecture. On August 5, 2025, the prefecture...

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