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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...

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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...

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📄 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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, ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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. 「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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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/...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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, ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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"An Underground Temple: How the New Linear Maglev Station in Hashimoto Becomes a Public Attraction" In Hashimoto Station, Sagamihara City, a monumental construction project for the new "Kanagawa Station" on the Linear Chuo Shinkansen is transforming the area. The massive structu...

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Machida Citizens' Group Demands Investigation into Underground Water and Bubbles Near Linear Shinkansen Construction Site On November 8, 2024, a citizens' group in Machida, Tokyo, called "Machida's Group for Considering the Linear Chuo Shinkansen" held a press conference to raise concerns...

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JR Tokai offers tours of Shinagawa Linear Station to local residents On November 4, JR Tokai opened a construction site tour for residents near the future terminal of the Chuo Shinkansen linear train at Shinagawa Station, Tokyo. This station will serve as the starting point for the new high-speed l...

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The Linear Metro . 960[1].jpg . The current Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line Source: https://raillab.jp/news/article/32018/31272 Accessed 2024-10-31 The Linear Metro is a new subway system that connects underground lines in six cities in Japan, including the underground Oedo Line in Tokyo...

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Ground Subsidence Near Linear Construction Site: Experts Urged to Show Their Predictions A prefectural board of inquiry was held on the issue of ground subsidence near a tunnel construction site for the Linear Central Shinkansen Line in Mizunami City, and experts demanded that JR Tokai provide a fo...

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"Hope and Uncertainty: Yamanashi's Small Businesses Struggle Amid Maglev Train Developments" On September 17, 2024, Shizuoka Prefecture granted approval for JR Tokai to conduct drilling surveys necessary for the construction of the Chuo Shinkansen linear maglev train line. This decision m...

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FYI: Non-Japanese and non-residents are not allowed to ride the Maglev. JR Tokai to Hold Linear Ride for the Public on 23rd - Experimental Line in Yamanashi JR Tokai held a test-ride event for the press on October 17 at the Linear Central Shinkansen experimental line in Yamanashi Prefecture, commem...

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ついに山梨県との｢リニア和解｣が実現したが…川勝知事時代の｢誤り｣を一つも認めない静岡県の"デタラメ体質" "A Step Toward Reconciliation? Shizuoka’s New Governor Visits Yamanashi’s Linear Chuo Shinkansen Site, Confronting His Predecessor’s Contentious Legacy" . img_606d04f76abba1bd6188f7f38381f0e21246583[1].jpg . Source: https://p...

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Shizuoka Mayor to Attend First Linear Opinion Exchange Meeting The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held an opinion exchange meeting on the Shizuoka section of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line at Shimada City Hall in Shizuoka Prefecture on October 6, with the mayor of Shizu...

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Prime Minister Ishiba Now Supports Early Linear Shinkansen Opening and Shizuoka Construction At his first press conference on October 1st, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed support for the early opening of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, including the long-delayed construction in Shizuoka Prefect...

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. JR Tokai begins investigation into cause of low water level Linear construction area in Gifu JR Tokai reveals underground water flow in area where water level dropped JR Tokai announced on September 30 that it has started a boring (excavation) survey to investigate the cause of the drop in water l...

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. 「リニアはつまらない」　鉄オタの石破新総裁、以前は計画に慎重見解 ‘Linear trains are boring’ New president Ishiba, a rail enthusiast, holds a cautious view on the project Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and a well-known train enthusiast, has expressed skepticism about the Linear...

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China's ultra-high-speed maglev train, the T-flight, recently passed a successful trial run in Shanxi province, marking a key advance in transportation technology. Capable of reaching speeds up to 1,000 kilometers per hour, the T-flight is three times faster than current high-speed trains and even o...

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Central Japan Railway Company Selects AWS for Yamanashi Maglev Line to Drive Efficient Operations for its Next-Generation, High-Speed Train Service Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) is leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies to enhance the operations of its Yamanashi Maglev Line,...

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JR Central President Shunsuke Niwa addressed concerns during a press conference about ground subsidence near the Hiyoshi Tunnel construction site for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture. Niwa acknowledged that the lowering of the groundwater level due to tunnel excavation co...

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Nara Prefecture Construction Promotion Alliance demands Early Completion of the Entire Route of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen via Nara (not via Kyoto) The 2024 General Assembly of the Nara Prefecture Construction Promotion Alliance for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen (Chairman: Governor Makoto Yamashita) w...

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Bubbles Possibly Linked to Maglev Construction: Communist Party Delegation Demands Explanation Bubbles Possibly Linked to Linear Construction Tokyo's Meguro River: Party Delegation Demands Explanation Members of the Japanese Communist Party questioned the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport...

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In the ongoing situation where Shizuoka Prefecture has not permitted the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen due to environmental concerns, a government panel of experts convened to review JR Central's environmental preservation measures. During the meeting, it was reported that discussions b...

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Reconsideration of chemical injection work to stop spring water problem of low water level in wells In response to the issue of declining well water levels near the Linear Chuo Shinkansen tunnel construction site in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, JR Tokai announced on the 16th that they would reco...

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JR Tokai has applied for a trademark for a pictogram design related to the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which the company is currently constructing. The design, which was submitted to the Japan Patent Office, is believed to depict an improved model of the L0 series test vehicle, appearing as if it is flo...

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Yasuto Suzuki, the newly elected governor of Shizuoka Prefecture, has quickly taken action on the construction of the Shizuoka section of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which has drawn attention due to the speed at which he is moving. However, his rapid pace has caused concern among some municipalities...

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JR Tokai's president, Shunsuke Niwa, declared in a press conference on August 8th that it is "impossible" to carry out parallel construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen line between Tokyo (Shinagawa) and Nagoya, and between Nagoya and Osaka, considering financial and construction capabil...

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Can someone explain me the principle of magnetic levitation in this YouTube video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLIU1i0-FlM&t=4s The key words are: superconducting materials and Meissner effect. A superconductor is a material that, at extremely low temperatures, completely loses its electric...

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リニア開業目指す団体総会 “静岡県内での早期着工”を確認 General Meeting of Organizations Aiming to Start Construction of Linear Line in Shizuoka Prefecture The first general meeting of a group of prefectural, municipal, and other organizations aiming for the opening of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line was held after the go...

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At a regular press conference held in Nagoya on 17 May, JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa stated that, in relation to the drop in the water level of a well near the construction site of the Linear Central Shinkansen tunnel in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, ‘We recognise the importance of clarifying ...

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Kanagawa Prefecture is exploring the possibility of utilizing the construction site of the "Kanagawa Station (tentative name)" in Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, as an entertainment hub until its opening. With the opening date of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen still uncertain, the prefecture hop...

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On June 17, 2024, JR Tokai Executive Officer Naganaga met with the press to discuss the company's approach to linear construction in response to falling water levels. The briefing session was held at the Shizuoka Prefectural Office. On June 17, JR Tokai held a briefing session for local governments ...

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As Shizuoka Prefecture continues to refuse to allow construction of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line to begin, the third meeting of the government's newly established expert panel to review JR Tokai's water resources and environmental measures has begun in the prefecture for the first time. The me...

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Yasutomo Suzuki, former mayor of Hamamatsu City, won the first election for governor of Shizuoka Prefecture after former governor Heita Kawakatsu resigned due to gaffes. One of the issues was the construction of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line, which will tunnel through the Southern Alps in the n...

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Declining Water Levels Near Linear Construction Site: JR Central Begins New Well Installation: JR Central has initiated the construction of new wells near the Linear Chuo Shinkansen construction site to address the decline in water levels. JR Central began constructing replacement wells on the 20th...

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リニア工事で水位低下　国交相、JR東海に「原因究明と住民説明を」 Water level dropped during linear construction MLIT Minister to JR Tokai: 'Investigate cause and explain to residents' 　On 17 May, Tetsuo Saito, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, called on JR Tokai to immediately investigate the cause of the p...

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JR Central has abandoned its plan to launch the Linear Chuo Shinkansen between Shinagawa and Nagoya by 2027, pushing the possible opening to 2034 or later. This decision comes as it becomes clear that the construction in the Shizuoka section, which has yet to receive a construction permit, would tak...

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リニア大阪延伸で静岡の次の火種は古都バトル　貫くか奈良ルート、世界の京都と続く綱引き In the context of the extension of the Linear Osaka line, the next focal point in Shizuoka seems to revolve around the ancient capital battle: whether to adhere to the Nara route or continue the tug-of-war with the world-renowned Kyoto. The government is c...

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Groundwater 'selenium' below standard? Situation at temporary soil storage site for linear construction, Yamanashi, Japan. Regarding the issue of selenium, a heavy metal that exceeds environmental standards, being detected in groundwater at a temporary storage site for soil generated during excavat...

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ＪＲ東海社長と会談知事「リニア開業時期早期に明確に」 Meeting with JR Tokai President, Nagano Governor: "Clarify the timing of the linear train opening as soon as possible" Nagano Governor Abe met with JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa and asked him to clarify the opening date of the postponed Central Linear Shink...

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Tokyo: linear maglev tunnel construction resumes . large_230222_nogizaka_01[1].jpg . Source: https://trafficnews.jp/post/132125 Accessed 2024-04-14 　On Monday 8 April 2024, JR Tokai resumed shield machine excavation of the First Metropolitan Area Tunnel (Kitashinagawa construction section) between ...

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