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- 31. Oct 2025, 18:07
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] JR Central Unveils New Linear Maglev Test Train with Fixed Seats and More Legroom
- Replies: 2
- Views: 226
- 31. Oct 2025, 17:59
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] JR Central Unveils New Linear Maglev Test Train with Fixed Seats and More Legroom
- Replies: 2
- Views: 226
[JP] JR Central Unveils New Linear Maglev Test Train with Fixed Seats and More Legroom
JR Central Unveils New Linear Maglev Test Train with Fixed Seats "and More Legroom"? JR Central showcased its new Linear Chuo Shinkansen test train “ M10 ” at a media preview, revealing interior updates designed for greater comfort during short, high-speed journeys. The new intermediate c...
- 30. Oct 2025, 16:15
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Maglev Project Costs Surge to $73 Billion USD
- Replies: 9
- Views: 774
[JP] Maglev Project Costs Surge to $73 Billion USD
JR Central’s (JR東海) stock has declined for three consecutive days following the announcement that the Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev line’s construction costs will increase by about ¥4 trillion to a total of ¥11 trillion. The market reacted negatively, leading to a significant drop in share price—dow...
- 29. Oct 2025, 10:42
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Maglev Project Costs Surge to $73 Billion USD
- Replies: 9
- Views: 774
Re: [JP] Maglev Project Costs Surge to $73 Billion USD
. 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 bill...
- 29. Oct 2025, 10:37
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Maglev Project Costs Surge to $73 Billion USD
- Replies: 9
- Views: 774
[JP] Maglev Project Costs Surge to $73 Billion USD
Screenshot 2025-10-29 104530.png . Japan’s Maglev Train Project Costs Surge to $73 Billion Japan’s Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) has raised the projected cost of its Tokyo–Nagoya maglev line by 4 trillion yen, bringing the total estimate to 11 trillion yen — roughly $73 billion USD, €6...
- 28. Oct 2025, 11:23
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Ground Uplift Detected Above Maglev Tunnel Site in Tokyo
- Replies: 2
- Views: 227
[JP] Ground Uplift Detected Above Maglev Tunnel Site in Tokyo
Ground Uplift Detected Above Linear Shinkansen Tunnel Site in Tokyo — JR Central Launches Investigation Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) announced that it is investigating a ground uplift that occurred in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, above the tunnel construction zone for the Linear Chuo Shinka...
- 22. Oct 2025, 22:22
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Tokyo High Court Rejects Appeal in Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction Case
- Replies: 1
- Views: 317
[JP] Tokyo High Court Rejects Appeal in Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction Case
山梨・南アルプスのリニア差し止め住民請求 二審も敗訴 東京高裁「違法と認められない」 Tokyo High Court Rejects Appeal in Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction Case On October 22, 2025, the Tokyo High Court upheld a lower court ruling, rejecting an appeal by residents in Minami-Alps, Yamanashi Prefecture, who sought to halt construction on the...
- 16. Oct 2025, 22:47
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] JR Central’s Maglev Vision: Building Japan’s High-Speed Future
- Replies: 1
- Views: 638
[JP] JR Central’s Maglev Vision: Building Japan’s High-Speed Future
JR Central has outlined a long-term vision looking 30 years into the future, addressing key challenges such as Japan’s declining population and the rapid evolution of technologies like AI, ICT, and XR. The strategy emphasizes innovation in transportation, digital transformation, workforce developmen...
- 10. Oct 2025, 23:52
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Upcoming Prime Minister sceptical about the Chuo Maglev
- Replies: 3
- Views: 13095
[JP] Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba: Maglev could contribute to regional vitality in Japan
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, known for his love of regional railways, is about to step down amid political change. Before taking office, he had expressed doubts about the Linear Chuo Shinkansen project, particularly regarding the use of public investment funds, although he was not outright opposed...
- 9. Oct 2025, 12:13
- Forum: Conferences & Events
- Topic: [JP] Public Trial Ride Event for New Superconducting Maglev Test Vehicle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5041
[JP] November 6–7, 2025: Public Trial Ride Event for JR Maglev
JR Central to Host First Public Rides on Upgraded L0 Series Maglev "M10" in November JR Central will hold a special ride event on November 6–7, 2025, at the Yamanashi Maglev Test Center, offering the public their first chance to experience the newly upgraded L0 Series test train, "M1...
- 6. Oct 2025, 12:12
- Forum: Conferences & Events
- Topic: [JP] Public Study Session on Maglev Construction: Addressing Safety Concerns
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1734
[JP] Public Study Session on Maglev Construction: Addressing Safety Concerns
リニア工事に関する勉強会 道路陥没事故の被害者招き、12日 鶴川市民センターで〈町田市〉 Public Study Session on Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction: Addressing Safety Concerns and Road Subsidence Accidents Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025 Time: 1:30 PM Location: Tsurukawa Community Center, Okura Town, Machida City Fee: ¥500 for materials Lan...
- 4. Oct 2025, 12:50
- Forum: Arab Countries
- Topic: [UAE] Nevomo
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2608
[UAE] Nevomo
Abu Dhabi: Global Rail 2025 drew the world’s transport leaders back to Abu Dhabi today for a powerful second day of announcements, high-level panels, and breakthrough innovations shaping the future of global mobility Under the patronage of His Higness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice Pr...
- 4. Oct 2025, 12:44
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
[JP] Ecological impact of tunnel excavation work
At a national monitoring meeting on environmental measures related to the Linear Chuo Shinkansen construction, JR Central announced that surveys of rare species in the upper reaches of the Ōi River have been completed in nine out of eleven tributaries. The studies, which include fish collection and ...
- 28. Sep 2025, 13:01
- Forum: Russian Federation
- Topic: [RU] Russia Accelerates Maglev Research and Assessment for Future Passenger and Freight Mobility?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2510
[RU] Russia Accelerates Maglev Research and Assessment for Future Passenger and Freight Mobility?
Russia Accelerates Maglev Research and Assessment for Future Passenger and Freight Mobility? September 16, 2025 — Moscow Russia has intensified its commitment to cutting-edge transportation solutions by prioritizing foundational research and evaluation of magnetic levitation (Maglev) technologies f...
- 28. Sep 2025, 12:51
- Forum: Conferences & Events
- Topic: [JP] Public Trial Ride Event for New Superconducting Maglev Test Vehicle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5041
[JP] Public Trial Ride Event for New Superconducting Maglev Test Vehicle
JR Tokai Announces Public Trial Ride Event for New Superconducting Linear Test Vehicle . 250925_tok_01-600x400[1].jpg Photo: https://trafficnews.jp/post/590095 Accessed 2025-09-29 JR Tokai will be hosting the second "Superconducting Linear Experience Ride" event of 2025 in November. This ...
- 23. Sep 2025, 13:15
- Forum: Linimo HSST Nagoya
- Topic: [JP] Linimo: First Fare Increase Since 2005
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2783
Re: [JP] Linimo: First Fare Increase Since 2005
リニモは常電導吸引型の磁気浮上式リニアモーターカーを採用している。【撮影:草町義和】
Photo: https://news.railway-pressnet.com/archives/80904 Accessed 2025-09-23
. リニモの列車。【画像:ネライト/写真AC】
Photo: https://news.railway-pressnet.com/archives/80904 Accessed 2025-09-23
Photo: https://news.railway-pressnet.com/archives/80904 Accessed 2025-09-23
. リニモの列車。【画像:ネライト/写真AC】
Photo: https://news.railway-pressnet.com/archives/80904 Accessed 2025-09-23
- 23. Sep 2025, 13:10
- Forum: Linimo HSST Nagoya
- Topic: [JP] Linimo: First Fare Increase Since 2005
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2783
[JP] Linimo: First Fare Increase Since 2005
First Fare Increase Since Opening for Japan’s First Linear Motor Railway, Linimo: 13.9% Fare Hike Planned for Autumn 2026 Aichi High-Speed Transportation, operator of the Tobu Kyuryo Line (Linimo), has applied for approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to raise pa...
- 23. Sep 2025, 00:34
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
- Replies: 32
- Views: 153057
[JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Plaza Development
Development of Plaza in Front of Iida's Linear Station to Begin with Working Group in October On September 22, the city of Iida announced during a special city council committee meeting on Linear development that it will launch a working group (WG) in October to discuss the direction of the project...
- 17. Sep 2025, 11:02
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Construction of All Maglev Stations to Begin
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3184
[JP] Construction of All Maglev Stations to Begin
リニア品川-名古屋間の全駅着工へ、山梨県駅の工事契約締結 静岡工区以外の整備着々と Construction of All Stations Between the Linear Shinagawa-Nagoya Route to Begin, Construction Contract for Yamanashi Prefecture Station Signed, Steady Progress in Areas Outside Shizuoka JR Central announced on the 17th that it has signed a construction cont...
- 8. Sep 2025, 23:00
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Nagoya Maglev Station
- Replies: 14
- Views: 82725
[JP] Urban Development Nagoya Station
名古屋駅西地区に地下駐輪場など整備を リニア開業遅れでまちづくり停滞懸念、名工大院生や地元住民ら市長に要望 Request Submitted to Nagoya Mayor for Urban Development on the West Side of Nagoya Station Amid Maglev Delay Concerns Overview On September 8, representatives from the Makino District Administrative Cooperation Committee (located in Nakamura War...
- 29. Aug 2025, 11:37
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
- Replies: 32
- Views: 153057
[JP] Lida City: Community Development Forum Launched in Anticipation of Maglev
リニア開通を見据え「南信州まちづくりフォーラム」設立 New Community Development Forum Launched in Anticipation of Maglev Train Opening On August 28, a new organization called the Minami-Shinshu Machizukuri Forum was officially launched in Iida City, Japan. The forum was created to promote regional revitalization and foster c...
- 28. Aug 2025, 21:42
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
[JP] Compensation Framework for Maglev Tunnel Water Impacts
Shizuoka and Oi River Cities Align on Open-Ended Compensation Framework for Linear Shinkansen Water Impacts Key outcomes: Shared framework agreed: Under national government guidance, JR Central will take the lead on responses if construction affects water resources. Monitoring with national involve...
- 24. Aug 2025, 13:32
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] JR Tokai Unveils Yamanashi Prefecture Maglev Bridge
- Replies: 2
- Views: 70887
[JP] Maglev test track in front of Mount Fuji
The Yamamashi test track and Magelv in front of Mount Fuji
. Source: https://news.allabout.co.jp/articles/o/99839/ Accessed 2025-08-24
. Source: https://news.allabout.co.jp/articles/o/99839/ Accessed 2025-08-24
- 19. Aug 2025, 21:53
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] JR Central Unveils New M10 Maglev Train
- Replies: 1
- Views: 87185
Re: [JP] JR Central Unveils New M10 Maglev Train
リニア新車両「M10」走行開始 無塗装、簡素化で空気抵抗を削減 JR Central Unveils New “M10” Maglev Test Train – Sleek, Unpainted Design Cuts Costs and Drag Info based on Kyodo News, Japan https://www.msn.com/ja-jp/money/other/%E3%83%AA%E3%83%8B%E3%82%A2%E6%96%B0%E8%BB%8A%E4%B8%A1-m10-%E8%B5%B0%E8%A1%8C%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8B-%E7%84%A...
- 13. Aug 2025, 21:22
- Forum: Websites, Web & Publications
- Topic: [US] Baltimore - Washington Maglev: Call for support
- Replies: 9
- Views: 38293
[US] Baltimore - Washington Maglev: Make Your Voice Heard
Make Your Voice Heard for Northeast Maglev The U.S. Department of Transportation is asking for public input, and this is our moment to speak up for the future of American transportation. The Northeast Maglev would bring the world’s fastest, safest, and most sustainable train technology, known as SC...
- 9. Aug 2025, 12:24
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Kamanashigawa Bridge
- Replies: 4
- Views: 19897
Re: [JP] Kamanashigawa Bridge
Giant Structure Emerges Along Maglev Route in Yamanashi — Longest Bridge on Chuo Shinkansen Under Construction Construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen is accelerating in Yamanashi Prefecture. While most of the 83.4 km (51.8-mile) route in the prefecture will run through tunnels, a major above-gr...
- 6. Aug 2025, 15:23
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Kamanashigawa Bridge
- Replies: 4
- Views: 19897
Re: [JP] Kamanashigawa Bridge
The bridge in question measures approximately 19 meters in height and 225 meters in length. Construction began in September 2021. This marks the first public unveiling of the upper portion of a river-spanning bridge on the entire Shinagawa–Nagoya section of the maglev line. Families with children on...
- 6. Aug 2025, 15:10
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Kamanashigawa Bridge
- Replies: 4
- Views: 19897
[JP] Kamanashigawa Bridge
JR Central Publicly Reveals River Bridge Construction for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen for the First Time – Including the Longest Structure, the Kamanashigawa Bridge . https___imgix-proxy.n8s.jp_DSXZQO6775400005082025000000-1[1].jpg 釜無川に建設中のリニア中央新幹線の橋梁(5日、山梨県中央市)Linear Central Shinkansen (Maglev) bri...
- 30. Jul 2025, 13:53
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
[JP] JR Reports to 10 Mayors in the Oi River Basin
Water Resource Impact Dialogue: JR Reports to 10 Mayors in the Oi River Basin / Shizuoka On the 27th, JR Central held a discussion with the mayors of the Oi River basin regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen Shizuoka section. JR reported the completion of the dialogue on water resource impacts at the...
- 27. Jul 2025, 12:45
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
[JP] JR Central Pushes for Early Maglev Construction
リニア中央新幹線、JR東海が早期着工に理解求める 大井川流域首長との意見交換で JR Central Pushes for Early Maglev Construction JR Central met with leaders of 10 municipalities along the Ōi River in Shizuoka, urging support for an early start on the Linear Chuo Shinkansen. The company pledged to hold additional water resource briefings a...
- 27. Jul 2025, 12:30
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
[JP] JR Central Seeks Understanding for Early Construction Start on Maglev Project in Shizuoka
JR Central Seeks Understanding for Early Construction Start on Maglev Project in Shizuoka . Screenshot 2025-07-27 at 12-29-26 JR東海、早期着工に理解求める リニアで大[...].png . Photo: Screenshot Yahoo Japan: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/92786e49104a2d275c465fc1cc6e9fa64909f811 Accessed 2025-07-27 On July 27, JR...
- 26. Jul 2025, 15:28
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] JR Central Unveils New M10 Maglev Train
- Replies: 1
- Views: 87185
[JP] JR Central Unveils New M10 Maglev Train
JR Central Unveils New M10 Maglev Train, Begins High-Speed Test Runs . Screenshot 2025-07-26 152739.jpg . Source: Info based on: https://www.msn.com/ja-jp/money/other/%E3%83%AA%E3%83%8B%E3%82%A2%E6%96%B0%E8%BB%8A%E4%B8%A1-m10-%E8%B5%B0%E8%A1%8C%E8%A9%A6%E9%A8%93%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8B-%E3%83%87%E3%82%B6...
- 23. Jul 2025, 11:19
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Redevelopment at Keio-Tamagawa (Maglev) Station
- Replies: 1
- Views: 69456
[JP] Keio Railway to Relocate Hashimoto Station Closer to Upcoming Maglev Station in Sagamihara
Keio Railway to Relocate Hashimoto Station Closer to Upcoming Maglev Station in Sagamihara . Screenshot 2025-07-23 111759.jpg Photo: Screenshot from https://www.47news.jp/12901468.html Accessed 2025-07-23 . Keio Railway Corporation plans to relocate its Hashimoto Station—currently the terminus of t...
- 21. Jul 2025, 22:25
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: Arsenic substances in soil in Gifu 2.1 times the environmental standard
- Replies: 16
- Views: 89123
[JP] Suspension of groundwater control measures
JR Central announced the suspension of groundwater control measures during tunnel construction for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, citing risks of future tunnel damage. The issue arose after groundwater levels dropped significantly and land subsidence occurred around th...
- 19. Jul 2025, 21:11
- Forum: United Kingdom
- Topic: [UK] China’s 373 mph Maglev Could Outdate HS2 Before Launch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 113260
[UK] China’s 373 mph Maglev Could Outdate HS2 Before Launch
China’s 373 mph Maglev Could Outdate HS2 Before Launch China is accelerating plans for a 600 km/h (373 mph) magnetic levitation (maglev) train that could eclipse Britain’s HS2 before its debut. State-owned CRRC recently showcased a prototype in Beijing, signaling confidence in this technology, whic...
- 19. Jul 2025, 20:34
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
[JP] Maglev “pilot tunnel” has reached within 300 m of the Shizuoka border
Advance “pilot tunnel” for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen has reached within 300 m of the Shizuoka border, JR Tokai announces JR Tokai announced on July 17 that the pilot tunnel being drilled from the Yamanashi side toward Shizuoka for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen project has now reached a point less tha...
- 8. Jul 2025, 10:34
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Shizuoka Prefecture Appoints MLIT Bureaucrat to Oversee Maglev Project
- Replies: 0
- Views: 112312
[JP] Shizuoka Prefecture Appoints MLIT Bureaucrat to Oversee Maglev Project
静岡県がリニア担当の幹部職員に国土交通省官僚を初起用 Shizuoka Prefecture Appoints Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) Bureaucrat to Oversee Maglev Project for the First Time Shizuoka Prefecture has announced a new personnel appointment involving the Linear Chuo Shinkansen (Maglev) project, which i...
- 6. Jul 2025, 20:22
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Tohoku University to Enhance Aerodynamic Performance of Maglev
- Replies: 2
- Views: 64456
Re: [JP] Tohoku University to Enhance Aerodynamic Performance of Maglev
JR Central and Tohoku University Launch Joint Study to Boost Aerodynamics of Superconducting Maglev Using Fugaku On June 26, JR Central and Tohoku University announced a collaborative research initiative that uses the Fugaku supercomputer to enhance the aerodynamic performance of superconducting ma...
- 30. Jun 2025, 15:27
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Ko-shibu River Bridge
- Replies: 1
- Views: 64230
[JP] Linear Maglev's Second Kiso River Bridge
Construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen's Second Kiso River Bridge Extended Until December 2031 – New Build in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture On June 30, JR Central (JR Tokai) announced that the construction period for the Second Kiso River Bridge—part of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen project be...
- 30. Jun 2025, 15:21
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Tohoku University to Enhance Aerodynamic Performance of Maglev
- Replies: 2
- Views: 64456
Re: [JP] Tohoku University to Enhance Aerodynamic Performance of Maglev
📄 Summary of Contents of the Press release 1. Research Collaboration Tohoku University’s Graduate School of Engineering, led by Prof. Soji Kawai, and JR Central (JR東海) have initiated joint research utilizing Fugaku, Japan's flagship supercomputer, to enhance aerodynamic performance of superconducti...
- 19. Jun 2025, 10:30
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Nagano Urges JR Central to Strengthen Environmental Measures
- Replies: 9
- Views: 83538
[JP] Nagano Soil Problem: JR Tokai to Respond by Late July
JR Tokai to Respond by Late July to Linear-related Construction Work in Oshika Village on Soil in Need of Treatment. JR Central (JR Tokai) is currently dealing with the issue of "designated countermeasure soil"—excavated earth containing elevated levels of substances like arsenic—produced...
- 18. Jun 2025, 16:51
- Forum: PR China and Taiwan
- Topic: [CN] 650 km/h in 7 Seconds: China Sets New Maglev Benchmark
- Replies: 0
- Views: 114324
[CN] 650 km/h in 7 Seconds: China Sets New Maglev Benchmark
650 km/h in 7 Seconds: China Sets New Maglev Benchmark . f1e06d7034e749129a9e69a349a80895[1].jpeg The 1,000-meter high-speed maglev test track. /China Media Group Photo: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-18/China-breaks-record-with-maglev-train-hitting-650-km-h-in-7-seconds-1EiKPFJGJH2/p.html Acce...
- 17. Jun 2025, 22:52
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Fire Breaks Out in Maglev Test Train at Yamanashi Facility
- Replies: 3
- Views: 64342
[JP] JR Central Resumes Maglev Test Runs
JR Central Resumes Maglev Test Runs on Yamanashi Test Track After 1-Month Suspension Due to Fire Incident JR Central resumed test runs on its maglev test track in Yamanashi Prefecture on June 17, after suspending operations for about a month due to a fire incident involving a test vehicle last mont...
- 16. Jun 2025, 22:31
- Forum: Medium Speed (Ecobee)
- Topic: [KR] Ecobee: Maintenance break
- Replies: 2
- Views: 80664
[KR] Incheon Mayor Pushes for Restart of Ecobee Maglev, Still Idle as of Mid-2025
Incheon Mayor Pushes for Restart of Ecobee Maglev, Still Idle as of Mid-2025 Kim Jeong-heon, mayor of Jung-gu District in Incheon, continues to press for the swift resumption of the Ecobee Maglev (Incheon Airport Maglev), which remains out of service as of June 2025. Although multiple restart dates...
- 6. Jun 2025, 11:49
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
[JP] Shizuoka: JR Central to Conduct Ecosystem Survey
JR Central to Conduct Ecosystem Survey This Fall in Shizuoka Maglev Section — Reported at MLIT Meeting A meeting overseen by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) was held on June 6 to review environmental measures for the Shizuoka section of the Chuo Shinkansen mag...
- 4. Jun 2025, 00:04
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] "Even the Boars Are Gone": The Drying Waters and Local Anger Over the Maglev Construction
- Replies: 6
- Views: 80134
[JP] JR Central Cancels Plan to Block Spring Water at Gifu Maglev Tunnel Site, Citing Safety Risks
JR Central Cancels Plan to Block Spring Water at Gifu Maglev Tunnel Site, Citing Safety Risks On the night of June 3, JR Central held a residents’ briefing to address ongoing problems at its Chuo Shinkansen maglev tunnel construction site in Ōkute, Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, where spring water ...
- 31. May 2025, 15:29
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] First Major Tunnel Breakthrough Achieved on Chuo MaglevLine
- Replies: 3
- Views: 68244
Re: [JP] First Major Tunnel Breakthrough Achieved on Chuo MaglevLine
The article from Shinano Mainichi Shimbun, titled "リニア工事現場でトンネル貫通 長野・豊丘村、報道陣に公開" ("Tunnel Breakthrough at Linear Construction Site in Toyooka Village, Nagano, Opened to the Press"), reports on the recent breakthrough of the Ina Mountain Tunnel's two construction sections in Nagan...
- 29. May 2025, 16:29
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
Re: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Governor Suzuki Highlights Progress on Maglev Issue in First-Year Review As he marks one year in office, Shizuoka Governor Yasutomo Suzuki reflected on his administration's performance on May 29, calling overall prefectural governance “generally smooth.” He singled out the Chuo Shinkansen maglev pr...
- 29. May 2025, 00:31
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Government urged to complete Maglev construction as soon as possible
- Replies: 32
- Views: 156564
Re: [JP] Government urged to complete Maglev construction as soon as possible
The group also requested that construction of the Shizuoka section, which has not yet begun, be started as soon as possible while seeking the understanding of the local governments concerned. In the event of any problems with residents' lives, such as a drop in groundwater levels near construction ...
- 27. May 2025, 23:55
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
[JP] Local Governments Approve “Dam Plan” to Offset Water Loss from Maglev Tunnel Work
Local Governments Approve “Dam Plan” to Offset Water Loss from Maglev Tunnel Work in Yamanashi A council of municipalities along the Ōi River has approved JR Central’s plan to reduce water intake at the upstream Tashiro Dam if tunnel work near the Yamanashi–Shizuoka border causes water outflow into...
- 27. May 2025, 23:48
- Forum: Japan
- Topic: [JP] Concerns Grow Over Soaring Maglev Construction Costs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 62831
[JP] Concerns Grow Over Soaring Maglev Construction Costs
JR東海: リニア新幹線工事費の膨張懸念 JR Central’s Stock Struggles Despite Boosted Shareholder Returns — Concerns Grow Over Soaring Maglev Construction Costs JR Central’s stock has been underperforming, unable to gain momentum. Despite announcing a large-scale share buyback at the end of April, its stock price cont...
- 23. May 2025, 22:37
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Fire Breaks Out in Maglev Test Train at Yamanashi Facility
- Replies: 3
- Views: 64342
[JP] No Maglev Test Runs Scheduled from May 24–31 Following Onboard Fire
No Maglev Test Runs Scheduled from May 24–31 Following Onboard Fire — Yamanashi Test Track . img_bddf4c43ce753721f8f2a78fe9945da4184286[1].jpg - Photo from https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/uty/1933165?display=1 Accessed 2025-05-03 JR Central has announced that no test runs will be conducted on th...
- 17. May 2025, 11:26
- Forum: Conferences & Events
- Topic: [JP] May 24, 2025: Maglev Project Symposium in Iida
- Replies: 0
- Views: 114618
[JP] May 24, 2025: Maglev Project Symposium in Iida
May 24, 2025 – Iida City: Symposium to Reevaluate the Maglev Project from Scientific and Regional Perspectives On May 24, the Japan Scientists’ Association (Nagano Branch) and a local residents' group, “Association to Protect Nature and Living Environments Along the Maglev Route,” will co-host a sy...
- 14. May 2025, 18:53
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] "Even the Boars Are Gone": The Drying Waters and Local Anger Over the Maglev Construction
- Replies: 6
- Views: 80134
[JP] Ongoing Groundwater Crisis at Linear Shinkansen Tunnel in Gifu: No Solution After One Year
Ongoing Groundwater Crisis at Linear Shinkansen Tunnel in Gifu: No Solution After One Year It’s been a year since groundwater began leaking at the Linear Chuo Shinkansen tunnel site in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, causing water levels in nearby wells to drop. Despite ongoing groundwater outflow ...
- 13. May 2025, 15:55
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] First Major Tunnel Breakthrough Achieved on Chuo MaglevLine
- Replies: 3
- Views: 68244
[JP] First Major Tunnel Breakthrough Achieved on Chuo MaglevLine
Milestone for Maglev: First Major Tunnel Breakthrough Achieved on Chuo Shinkansen Line . 20250513at81S_o[1].jpg . JR東海が工事を進めるリニア中央新幹線伊那山地トンネルの戸中・壬生沢工区で、隣接する坂島工区への貫通部分を指さす関係者=13日午後、長野県豊丘村 A JR Central official points to the breakthrough section connecting the Tonaka-Mibusawa work zone with the adjac...
- 11. May 2025, 12:15
- Forum: Japan
- Topic: [JP] The Forgotten Maglev: Japan's First Commercial Magnetic Levitation Train in Yokohama
- Replies: 1
- Views: 64448
[JP] The Forgotten Maglev: Japan's First Commercial Magnetic Levitation Train in Yokohama
While the world watches Japan’s superconducting maglev (the Chūō Shinkansen) with anticipation—and frustration over repeated delays—few remember that Japan already achieved a world first in the 1980s: the commercial operation of a magnetic levitation train in Yokohama. Long before the planned Chūō S...
- 8. May 2025, 14:31
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Nagoya Maglev Station
- Replies: 14
- Views: 82725
[JP] Nagoya Station Redevelopment Driven by Maglev Opening
Nagoya Station Redevelopment Driven by Maglev Opening With the upcoming launch of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen (Maglev bullet train) by JR Central, Nagoya Station is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment to transform it into a modern “super terminal.” The goal is to improve connectivity, passenger c...
- 5. May 2025, 21:53
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Delays in Japan's (Chuo) Shinkansen Expansion Due to Technical Challenges and Local Disputes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 65565
[JP] Delays in Japan's (Chuo) Shinkansen Expansion Due to Technical Challenges and Local Disputes
Delays in Japan's Shinkansen Expansion Due to Technical Challenges and Local Disputes . ENRYQ4HI7RPDNH5GWIBJYB7U24.jpg . Photo: https://www.sankei.com/article/20250505-H3FLQXHOIBOQ3NCGDPHU6HMV7M/ Accessed 2025-05-05 Japan's nationwide expansion of its Shinkansen (bullet train) network is facing wid...
- 4. May 2025, 12:37
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Redevelopment at Keio-Tamagawa (Maglev) Station
- Replies: 1
- Views: 69456
[JP] Redevelopment at Keio-Tamagawa (Maglev) Station
Redevelopment at Keio-Tamagawa Station A major urban redevelopment project is now underway at Keio-Tamagawa Station in Chofu City, Tokyo, as part of Keio Corporation’s broader vision for community-focused development along the Keio Sagamihara Line. This 22.6-kilometer line, which connects Chofu and ...
- 30. Apr 2025, 23:08
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Residents Challenge Maglev Project at the Tokyo High Court
- Replies: 0
- Views: 113056
[JP] Residents Challenge Maglev Project at the Tokyo High Court
岐阜の水枯れから1年「回復の目処立たず」〜ストップ・リニア!訴訟控訴審 Residents Challenge Maglev Project Over Ongoing Water Shortages in Gifu On April 24, the fifth hearing of the appeal trial concerning the construction of the Chūō Shinkansen (Maglev) took place at the Tokyo High Court. Residents living near the planned constructi...
- 22. Apr 2025, 16:21
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
[JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
The tunnel construction for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Nagoya will begin in earnest in the winter of 2025. The project involves building a 7.6 km tunnel, known as the Meijo section, from just before Nagoya Station to Kasugai City. According to JR Tokai, preliminary excavation and surveys were con...
- 18. Apr 2025, 15:37
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] JR Central Completes Exploratory Tunneling in Onoji Section Amid Safety Concerns
- Replies: 0
- Views: 115482
[JP] JR Central Completes Exploratory Tunneling in Onoji Section Amid Safety Concerns
東京・町田のリニア調査掘進終わる 昨年10月に気泡出た小野路工区 JR東海「その後は異常なかった」 JR Central Completes Exploratory Tunneling in Onoji Section Amid Safety Concerns On April 18, Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) announced the completion of exploratory tunneling in the Onoji section of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen project, lo...
- 13. Apr 2025, 13:33
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Racing Ahead or Risking Disaster? Osaka Grapples with Maglev Megaproject Concerns
- Replies: 0
- Views: 115529
[JP] Racing Ahead or Risking Disaster? Osaka Grapples with Maglev Megaproject Concerns
Racing Ahead or Risking Disaster? Osaka Grapples with Maglev Megaproject Concerns Concerns about the Maglev (Linear Chuo Shinkansen) project, particularly the section from Nagoya to Osaka, are growing among local citizens' groups in Osaka. Although construction has not yet started on this stretch, ...
- 13. Apr 2025, 13:27
- Forum: THE AMERICAS
- Topic: [JP] [US] Maryland Gov. Wes Moore rides a bullet train into Asia trade mission
- Replies: 0
- Views: 116552
[JP] [US] Maryland Gov. Wes Moore rides a bullet train into Asia trade mission
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore rides a bullet train into Asia trade mission Maryland Governor Wes Moore commenced his inaugural international trade mission with a visit to Japan, where he experienced a test ride on the world's fastest train—the superconducting magnetic levitation (SCMaglev) train. This ad...
- 31. Mar 2025, 23:41
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
- Replies: 32
- Views: 153057
[JP] Lida City Mayor Ken Sato: “JR Should Be Involved in City Planning”
Mayor Ken Sato of Iida: “JR Should Be Involved in City Planning” Interview with Mayor Ken Sato of Iida, translated from Japanese https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/local/nagano/feature/CO081640/20250331-OYTAT50045/ Accessed 2025.04.01 (Please note: no guarantee for accuracy). This translated article is part...
- 24. Mar 2025, 22:45
- Forum: Linimo HSST Nagoya
- Topic: [JP] Linimo Turns 20: Visitors Push Floating Maglev Train by Hand at Anniversary Event
- Replies: 0
- Views: 116897
[JP] Linimo Turns 20: Visitors Push Floating Maglev Train by Hand at Anniversary Event
On March 23rd, the city of Nagakute in Aichi Prefecture held a special event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Linimo, Japan’s first magnetic levitation (maglev) linear motor train, which originally opened in March 2005 to coincide with the Aichi Expo. The anniversary event drew large crowds f...
- 23. Mar 2025, 22:01
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] JR Tokai’s Vision 2053: Revolutionizing Transportation Amid Population Decline and AI Advancements
- Replies: 0
- Views: 115676
[JP] JR Tokai’s Vision 2053: Revolutionizing Transportation Amid Population Decline and AI Advancements
R東海、30年後の未来に向けた長期指針「ありたい姿」策定 人口減少とAI進展を見据える JR Tokai’s Vision 2053: Revolutionizing Transportation Amid Population Decline and AI Advancements - AA1Btn1b.jpg - Photo: https://www.msn.com/ja-jp/money/news/jr%E6%9D%B1%E6%B5%B7-30%E5%B9%B4%E5%BE%8C%E3%81%AE%E6%9C%AA%E6%9D%A5%E3%81%AB%E5%90%91%E3%81%91...
- 17. Mar 2025, 16:52
- Forum: Shanghai - Hangzhou 上海 - 杭州
- Topic: [CN] 45min --> 15 Min?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 77288
[CN] 45min --> 15 Min?
上海から杭州までわずか15分に?次世代スーパー高速鉄道が切り拓く新時代―中国 The following is a summary of an Essay on Chinese Railway developments. Info based on: https://www.recordchina.co.jp/b950125-s47-c20-d0189.html Accessed 2025-03-17 In the future, the journey between Shanghai and Hangzhou, currently a 45-minute train ride, migh...
- 12. Mar 2025, 13:02
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] "Even the Boars Are Gone": The Drying Waters and Local Anger Over the Maglev Construction
- Replies: 6
- Views: 80134
[JP] "Even the Boars Are Gone": The Drying Waters and Local Anger Over the Maglev Construction
. 「イノシシもおらん」リニア工事で枯れた水、歩いて見えた地方の怒り "Even the Boars Are Gone": The Drying Waters and Local Anger Over the Linear Shinkansen Construction The following text is a summary and translation of a personal, individual report by an Asahi Shimbun transportation reporter who spoke to people affected ...
- 10. Mar 2025, 15:45
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
[JP] JR Central public explanatory meeting with residents
JR Central held its first public explanatory meeting with residents of the Oi River basin in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture, concerning the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen. The closed-door session on March 7 aimed to address residents' concerns about the impact of construction on water...
- 6. Mar 2025, 10:41
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
[JP] JR Tokai’s Efforts to Address Concerns Over Linear Project in Shizuoka Prefecture
JR Tokai’s Efforts to Address Concerns Over Linear Project in Shizuoka Prefecture The Linear Chuo Shinkansen, a groundbreaking high-speed rail project, is set to revolutionize transportation across Japan, promising faster travel times between Tokyo and Nagoya. However, despite its enormous potentia...
- 4. Mar 2025, 14:52
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Maglev Tunnel Construction Delayed by 5,5 Years (Yamanashi )
- Replies: 1
- Views: 66755
Re: [JP] Maglev Tunnel Construction Delayed by 5,5 Years (Hayakawa)
Linear Shinkansen Tunnel Construction in Hayakawa Town Faces Up to 5.5-Year Delay On March 3, JR Tokai announced that the construction of tunnels for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Hayakawa Town will face significant delays, with the overall project completion expected to be postponed by up to 5.5 y...
- 25. Feb 2025, 13:25
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
- Replies: 32
- Views: 153057
[JP] Iida City and Maglev: Student Proposals & Symposium
The Future of Iida City in Anticipation of the Linear Shinkansen Launch: Graduate Students Present Proposals, Symposium Scheduled Next Month [Nagano - Iida City] . Screenshot 2025-02-25 at 13-23-24 リニア開業を見据えた飯田市の未来 大学院生が提案 来月にはシンポジウムも【長野・飯田市】 | 長野朝日放送.png . Photo: https://nordot.app/126700545654970...
- 20. Feb 2025, 14:27
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] “M10” - The New Linear Maglev Test Vehicle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 71162
[JP] “M10” - The New Linear Maglev Test Vehicle
New Linear Test Vehicle Features Gold Line on Unpainted Body Linear Shinkansen JR Central unveiled the design of its new test vehicle for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, scheduled for introduction in the summer of 2025. The new model, named “M10,” will be an intermediate car positioned between the lead...
- 17. Feb 2025, 15:44
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Improper Handling of Excavated Soil in Yamanashi Maglev Tunnel Construction
- Replies: 4
- Views: 72214
[JP] Improper Handling of Excavated Soil in Yamanashi Maglev Tunnel Construction
Improper Handling of Excavated Soil in Maglev Tunnel Construction, Lead Soil Contamination Exceeds Standard, Yamanashi Prefecture Announces Yamanashi Prefecture announced on April 17 that JR Tokai reported improper handling of excavated soil during construction of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line...
- 12. Feb 2025, 19:00
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Stalled Maglev Progress in Shizuoka
- Replies: 7
- Views: 80768
[JP] Shizuoka: Strategic Breakthrough
鈴木静岡知事の豪腕「リニア開業で新幹線の静岡停車倍増!」残るは前任川勝氏の置いた「地雷」をどう処理するか Governor Suzuki’s Strategic Breakthrough: Doubling Shinkansen Stops in Shizuoka Former Shizuoka Governor Heita Kawakatsu frequently clashed with JR Tokai over the Linear Chuo Shinkansen project, delaying its progress with stringent environmental ...
- 5. Feb 2025, 14:34
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Bubbles Linked to Maglev Construction: Communist Party Delegation Demands Explanation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 96189
[JP] Residents Demand Construction Pause on Linear Chuo Shinkansen Due to Safety Concerns
Residents Demand Construction Pause on Linear Chuo Shinkansen Due to Safety Concerns . AA1ys4hn.jpg . Photo: https://www.msn.com/ja-jp/news/national/%E3%83%AA%E3%83%8B%E3%82%A2%E5%B7%A5%E4%BA%8B-%E3%81%84%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A9%E3%81%93%E3%82%92%E6%8E%98%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6%E3%81%84%E3%82%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%8...
- 29. Jan 2025, 11:42
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
[JP] Shizuoka Governor and JR Central President to Meet Over Linear Shinkansen Project
Shizuoka Prefecture Governor Yoshitomo Suzuki and JR Central President Shunsuke Niwa are scheduled to meet on the evening of January 30, 2025, for a 30-minute discussion at the prefectural government office. The meeting will be partially open to the public, with a press conference planned afterward....
- 23. Jan 2025, 13:26
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Soft ground between Gifu and Nagoya delays Maglev by 5 years
- Replies: 11
- Views: 91767
[JP] Tunnel Construction for Linear Chuo Shinkansen Resumes in Machida after Setback
Tunnel Construction for Linear Chuo Shinkansen Resumes in Machida after Setback . K10014701151_2501231251_0123125742_01_02[1].jpg . Photo: NHK https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20250123/k10014701151000.html Accessed 2025-01-23 JR Tokai has resumed construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen tunnel in...
- 19. Jan 2025, 23:37
- Forum: Conferences & Events
- Topic: [JP] 'Linear Express Emergency Exit' Tour on January 26, 2025
- Replies: 0
- Views: 119066
[JP] 'Linear Express Emergency Exit' Tour on January 26, 2025
JR Central will host a "Refreshing Walking Tour" titled "Explore the Secrets of the 'Chūō Main Line Train Depot' & 'Linear Express Emergency Exit'!" The event will take place on Sunday, January 26, 2025. The start and finish (start registration time) will be at Shinryo Statio...
- 13. Jan 2025, 18:18
- Forum: Shanghai Transrapid (EMS High Speed Maglev)
- Topic: [CN] The Shanghai Maglev: Once the World’s Fastest Train at 431 km/h – What’s Its Status 21 Years Later?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 70651
Re: [CN] The Shanghai Maglev: Once the World’s Fastest Train at 431 km/h – What’s Its Status 21 Years Later?
2025_0106_STM_1[1].jpg . Source: https://vague.style/post/280039 Accessed 2025-01-13 . 2025_0106_STM_5[1].jpg . Source: https://vague.style/post/280039 Accessed 2025-01-13 . 2025_0106_STM_6[1].jpg Source: https://vague.style/post/280039 Accessed 2025-01-13 . 2025_0106_STM_11[1].jpg . Source: https:...
- 13. Jan 2025, 18:09
- Forum: Shanghai Transrapid (EMS High Speed Maglev)
- Topic: [CN] The Shanghai Maglev: Once the World’s Fastest Train at 431 km/h – What’s Its Status 21 Years Later?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 70651
[CN] The Shanghai Maglev: Once the World’s Fastest Train at 431 km/h – What’s Its Status 21 Years Later?
The Shanghai Maglev: Once the World’s Fastest Train at 431 km/h – What’s Its Status 21 Years Later? Text translated from Japanese Language. Source: https://vague.style/post/280039 Accessed 2025-01-13 In 2004, the Shanghai Transrapid made headlines worldwide with its astonishing top speed of 431 km/...
- 11. Jan 2025, 13:23
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Maglev opening after 2035?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 66043
[JP] Maglev opening after 2035?
Delays Persist for Shizuoka Section of Linear Shinkansen, Pushing Opening Beyond 2035 . BB1rgE13[1].jpg . The construction of the Shizuoka section of the Chuo Linear Shinkansen remains uncertain, with the project’s expected completion now pushed beyond 2035. Following the transition from former Shi...
- 10. Jan 2025, 14:21
- Forum: Personalities & Anniversaries
- Topic: [JP] JR Tokai Promotes Vice President Niwa to Next President
- Replies: 3
- Views: 76612
[JP] JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa Discusses Future of the Tokaido Shinkansen and Linear Chuo Shinkansen
JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa on the Future of Shinkansen and Mobility Shunsuke Niwa, President of JR Tokai, discussed plans to enhance the Tokaido Shinkansen while carefully negotiating the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen between Shinagawa and Nagoya, expected to open in the 2030s. O...
- 7. Jan 2025, 13:18
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
- Replies: 32
- Views: 153057
Re: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
Iida City to Finalize Detailed Plans for Linear Shinkansen Station Plaza Next Fiscal Year Iida City is set to finalize detailed plans for the new Linear Chuo Shinkansen station plaza next fiscal year, focusing on facilities, services, and operational management. Despite JR Central’s announcement th...
- 5. Jan 2025, 22:16
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] "Delays Mount for Linear Chūō Shinkansen: 18 Sections Won't Meet 2027 Deadline, Yamanashi Station Delayed to 2031
- Replies: 3
- Views: 72202
Re: [JP] "Delays Mount for Linear Chūō Shinkansen: 18 Sections Won't Meet 2027 Deadline, Yamanashi Station Delayed to 20
リニア開業見通しが甘すぎ…計18工区で「2027年」に間に合わないと判明 「山梨県駅」完成は2031年 "Delays Mount for Linear Chūō Shinkansen: 18 Sections Won't Meet 2027 Deadline, Yamanashi Station Delayed to 2031 Screenshot 2025-01-05 at 22-12-33 リニア開業見通しが甘すぎ…計18工区で「2027年」に間に合わないと判明 「山梨県駅」完成は2031年:東京新聞デジタル.png Picture: https://www.tokyo-np...
- 5. Jan 2025, 22:12
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] "Delays Mount for Linear Chūō Shinkansen: 18 Sections Won't Meet 2027 Deadline, Yamanashi Station Delayed to 2031
- Replies: 3
- Views: 72202
[JP] "Delays Mount for Linear Chūō Shinkansen: 18 Sections Won't Meet 2027 Deadline, Yamanashi Station Delayed to 2031
Delays Mount for Linear Chūō Shinkansen: 18 Sections Won't Meet 2027 Deadline, Yamanashi Station Delayed to 2031 The construction of the Linear Chūō Shinkansen between Shinagawa and Nagoya is facing significant delays, with 18 construction sections now confirmed to extend beyond the original target...
- 2. Jan 2025, 12:48
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Tokyo Shinagawa Station (Urban development) development
- Replies: 14
- Views: 96661
[JP] Tokyo Shinagawa Station (Urban development) development
Shinagawa's Transformation: Gateway to the Future . BN-LB164_JSTOKY_M_20151102144136[1].jpg Source: https://s.wsj.net/public/resources/images/BN-LB164_JSTOKY_M_20151102144136.jpg Accessed 2025-02-03 . l_4567GSKSPZJTBE5SW2AXY3PZ6I_2[1].jpg Source: https://image.itmedia.co.jp/l/im/business/articles/2...
- 24. Dec 2024, 12:58
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Construction of Gifu Prefecture's Linear Shinkansen Station Delayed by 6.5 Years
- Replies: 5
- Views: 69479
[JP] Construction of Gifu Prefecture's Linear Shinkansen Station Delayed by 6.5 Years
リニア岐阜県駅の工事完了、6年9カ月延期 JR東海が発表、用地買収に遅れ Construction of Gifu Prefecture's Linear Shinkansen Station Delayed by 6.5 Years On December 23, JR Tokai announced a delay in the completion of the Linear Central Shinkansen station in Gifu Prefecture, pushing the original completion date from March 2025 to Dec...
- 24. Dec 2024, 12:43
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
- Replies: 32
- Views: 153057
[JP] Iida Holds First Major Forum on Linear Central Shinkansen Station Development
リニア新駅めぐるまちづくり 初の大規模な意見交換会 飯田 Iida Holds First Major Forum on Linear Central Shinkansen Station Development On December 23, Iida City hosted its first large-scale forum to discuss the development of the new Linear Central Shinkansen station, set to be constructed in the city. Over 100 participants, ...
- 22. Dec 2024, 17:39
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] JR Tokai Unveils Yamanashi Prefecture Maglev Bridge
- Replies: 2
- Views: 70887
[JP] Extension of Soil Transport Period in Nakagawa Village Due to Linear Chuo Shinkansen Delays
Extension of Soil Transport Period in Nakagawa Village Due to Linear Chuo Shinkansen Delays The Linear Chuo Shinkansen project in Nakagawa Village, Japan, is facing delays and extended construction periods, as discussed at a recent village Linear countermeasures council meeting. JR Central, the com...
- 19. Dec 2024, 12:39
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Bubbles Linked to Maglev Construction: Communist Party Delegation Demands Explanation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 96189
[JP] Bubbles: JR Tokai Says No Clear Link to Excavation
Bubbles Found in Meguro River Near Linear Tunnel Construction, But JR Tokai Says No Clear Link to Excavation . Screenshot 2024-12-19 at 12-31-14 リニアトンネル工事付近の目黒川で気泡が発生[...].png Source: Screenshot from https://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article_photo/list?article_id=374476&pid=1770680 Accessed 2024-12-19...
- 17. Dec 2024, 22:29
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Racing to Kansai: Leaders Push for Faster Linear Shinkansen Completion Amid Mounting Challenges
- Replies: 3
- Views: 72344
[JP] Racing to Kansai: Leaders Push for Faster Linear Shinkansen Completion Amid Mounting Challenges
Racing to Kansai: Leaders Push for Faster Linear Shinkansen Completion Amid Mounting Challenges On December 17, governors from Osaka, Nara, and Mie prefectures , alongside business leaders from the Kansai region, united in urging for the accelerated development of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen to conn...
- 16. Dec 2024, 20:52
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Marketing for JR Maglev: Linean fan Community
- Replies: 1
- Views: 62575
[JP] Marketing for JR Maglev: Linean fan Community
Marketing for JR Maglev: Linean fan Community A key visual of the Linear Central Shinkansen, photographed by photographer Jiro Konami, will be displayed on an oversized panel in the ticket hall of Shinagawa Station from Tuesday 24 December. . 2024_JR_Central_1200kockscmsmcoaajjrfodofdoas.jpg . Sour...
- 8. Dec 2024, 20:37
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
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Re: [JP] Linear Chuo Shinkansen Survey Halted Due to Hole Clogging
Linear Chuo Shinkansen Survey Halted Due to Hole Clogging The boring survey for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen's South Alps Tunnel has temporarily ended due to a "hole clogging" incident caused by collapsing soil. JR Tokai, the project operator, plans to continue excavation of the advanced tu...
- 8. Dec 2024, 20:16
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Lime Dust from Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction Stains Vehicles and Laundry in Machida
- Replies: 0
- Views: 104433
[JP] Lime Dust from Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction Stains Vehicles and Laundry in Machida
リニア工事現場周辺で石灰が飛散 車の窓ガラス汚れるなど被害 Lime Dust from Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction Stains Vehicles and Laundry in Machida . K10014661221_2412071255_1207125657_02_03[1].jpg Photo from NHK: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20241207/k10014661221000.html Accessed: 2024-12-08. On December 5, 2024, JR Toka...
- 3. Dec 2024, 14:33
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Bubbles Linked to Maglev Construction: Communist Party Delegation Demands Explanation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 96189
[JP] Bubbles Linked to Maglev Construction: Communist Party Delegation Demands Explanation
During the tunneling work for the Chuo Shinkansen in Tokyo's Shinagawa and Machida areas, concerns have emerged about the safety of the ongoing construction. In August, bubbles with an oxygen concentration of just 4% were detected in the Meguro River in Shinagawa. This phenomenon is suspected to be ...
- 2. Dec 2024, 19:04
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
[JP] Shizuoka Mayor Demands Proper Risk Management
Shizuoka Mayor Demands Proper Risk Management as JR Central’s Borehole Survey Crosses Prefectural Border The borehole survey conducted by JR Central (JR Tokai) as a preparatory step for constructing the Linear Chuo Shinkansen tunnel has reached Shizuoka Prefecture after crossing the border from Yam...
- 25. Nov 2024, 21:39
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
[JP] JR Central Meets with Shizuoka Leaders to Address Concerns Over Chuo Linear Shinkansen Project
リニア中央新幹線 JR東海社長が大井川流域自治体トップと会合 JR Central Meets with Shizuoka Leaders to Address Concerns Over Chuo Linear Shinkansen Project On November 24, a meeting was held in Shizuoka City between JR Central President Shunsuke Niwa and leaders of ten municipalities in the Oi River basin, who have concerns abo...
- 21. Nov 2024, 12:25
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 232
- Views: 3580525
[JP] JR Central Advances Investigations in Shizuoka
JR Central Advances Investigations in Shizuoka JR Central’s President, Shunsuke Niwa, announced the progression of a preliminary boring survey for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen tunnel construction, which has now reached Shizuoka Prefecture. This survey, initiated from Yamanashi Prefecture, aims to und...