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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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Maryland’s high-speed maglev train project is not happening Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail is the company that had been slated to develop the project labeled Northeast Maglev. It said the train would have connected Washington, D.C., to Baltimore in 15 minutes at a speed of 311 mile per hour; and a...

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静岡知事と大井川流域首長、リニア工事後の補償担保方針で一致 Shizuoka Governor, Oi River Mayors Align on Maglev Compensation Policy Shizuoka Governor Yasutomo Suzuki and mayors from the Oi River basin met on August 27 to discuss the Chuo Shinkansen maglev project. The talks focused on compensation policies in the event of unfore...

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In Shizuoka Prefecture, where construction hasn’t yet begun, discussions are finally advancing. On August 1, JR Central requested to begin preparatory work (such as office setup and land development), which was previously blocked by former Governor Kawakatsu. Current Governor Suzuki remains cautious...

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Bridge Construction Progressing in Yamanashi Prefecture JR Central recently opened up construction sites in Yamanashi Prefecture to the media, showcasing progress on two major river-spanning bridges for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen: the Kamunashi River Bridge (754m, the longest on the Shinagawa–Nagoy...

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【リニア】JR東海が9月から沢上流域の調査へ　静岡県の専門部会で報告　県が求める15の沢が対象 JR Central to Begin Ravine Surveys in September – Reported at Shizuoka Prefecture Expert Committee JR Central told Shizuoka Prefecture’s expert committee that it will start surveys in upstream ravine areas in September. The prefecture requested invest...

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リニア早期整備へ総会決議　愛知の期成同盟会 General Meeting Resolution for Early Construction of Linear Central Shinkansen Aichi Maglev Promotion League The Promotion Alliance, organized by local governments and the business community in Aichi Prefecture to promote the construction of the Linear Central Shinkansen, held...

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“リニア工事の生態系影響”ＪＲ東海が代償措置で新たな考え JR Central Presents New Compensation Measures for Ecosystem Impact of Maglev Construction On August 20, JR Central introduced a new approach to address potential ecological impacts from tunnel construction for the Chuo Shinkansen (Maglev) project in the Southern Alps. I...

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Shizuoka Signals Shift on Linear Maglev Work After Five-Year Dispute The analysis of the dispute and its background was first detailed in a commentary by journalist Kazuya Kobayashi in PRESIDENT Online (https://news.nifty.com/article/magazine/12179-4404770/ Accessed 2025-08-19) . Kobayashi noted th...

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Will the Long-Awaited Maglev Arrive in 10 Years? Population Growth and a Future Tourism Hub for Mt. Fuji—Yamanashi Still Without an Airport or Shinkansen Station . Progress on both the Chuo Shinkansen maglev line and the Hokkaido Shinkansen has stalled, and the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension to Shin...

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Langkawi Maglev Project Halted Following Withdrawal of Korean Partner The proposed high-speed magnetic levitation (maglev) rail project in Langkawi has been suspended following the withdrawal of the Korean investor involved in the initiative. According to Haim Hilman Abdullah, Kedah State Executive...

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Discontinuation of Chemical Grouting to Control Groundwater Inflow at Gifu Linear Chuo Shinkansen Tunnel Construction Site On June 3, 2025, Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) announced the cessation of chemical grouting operations intended to reduce groundwater inflow within the Linear Chuo...

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JR Central Seeks Understanding for Worksite Expansion at Water Resource Conference . Screenshot 2025-08-13 225643.jpg Photo: Screenshot from https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/local/shizuoka/news/20250813-OYTNT50177/ Accessed: August 13, 2025 . On August 13, the Oigawa Water Resource Related Council meeting...

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JR Central Explains Water Outflow Measures for Linear Construction in Shizuoka to Local Authorities On August 13, the Oi River Water Resource Liaison Council—comprising Shizuoka Prefecture and municipalities along the Oi River—held its first meeting in two and a half months in Fujieda City to discu...

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Maglev train researchers may have solved ‘tunnel boom’ shock waves Soundproofing buffers to be deployed on China’s latest maglev prototype Chinese researchers may have resolved the long-standing “tunnel boom” issue as the country prepares to introduce its newest high-speed maglev train prototype. C...

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Exemption from Embankment Regulations for Linear Waste Disposal Site, Shizuoka Prefecture's Initial Recognition in Expert Subcommittee On August 4, a subcommittee in Shizuoka Prefecture, discussing the impact of the Southern Alps tunnel construction for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen on the water resou...

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Exemption from Embankment Regulations for Linear Waste Disposal Site, Shizuoka Prefecture's Initial Recognition in Expert Subcommittee On August 4, a subcommittee in Shizuoka Prefecture, discussing the impact of the Southern Alps tunnel construction for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen on the water resour...

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. On July 17, at the construction site of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen’s South Alps Tunnel in Hayakawa Town, contaminated water overflowed from a storage tank and leaked into a nearby river. The tank had been collecting rainwater that came into contact with excavated soil. An estimated 7 cubic meters ...

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Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail is the company that had been slated to develop the project labeled Northeast Maglev. It said the train would have connected Washington, D.C., to Baltimore in 15 minutes at a speed of 311 mile per hour; and a trip between Washington and New York in an hour. The compan...

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On August 1, JR Central Vice President Takanori Mizuno visited the Shizuoka Prefectural Office to request approval for land development of work yards (construction bases) related to the Linear Chuo Shinkansen project. Vice Governor Sho Hiraki showed a willingness to discuss the matter, signaling pot...

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リニアのトンネル工事　拠点拡張へ　JR東海が静岡県に許可を求めるJ R Central Requests Approval to Expand Base for Linear Tunnel Survey Work JR Central has asked Shizuoka Prefecture for permission to expand facilities needed for environmental surveys related to the Linear maglev tunnel project. Before construction, land is being pr...

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While its project is tabled for now, the Northeast Maglev spokesperson said: “It is our sincere hope that future leaders will recognize the promise of high-speed rail, the adoption of new technology, and the opportunity to reclaim America’s transportation dominance to the benefit of its citizens.” ...

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On July 27, JR Central (JR Tokai) held a closed-door meeting with local governments along the Ōi River basin in Shizuoka Prefecture to discuss ongoing concerns about the Linear (maglev) Shinkansen construction. The company announced plans to hold additional community information sessions from this f...

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Китай демонстрирует прогресс в области маглев-технологий на фоне подготовки к отраслевым событиям China is accelerating its development of maglev (magnetic levitation) technology in preparation for upcoming industry milestones. The state-owned CRRC is advancing a high-speed maglev train capable of ...

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Maglev Momentum: Furuya Pushes for Fast-Track Decisions on Chuo Shinkansen Keiji Furuya, former National Public Safety Commission Chairman and head of the LDP’s maglev committee, underscored the strategic significance of the Chuo Shinkansen maglev project. He highlighted two primary objectives: str...

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China massively overbuilt high-speed rail ? Lu Dadao of the Chinese Academy of Sciences warns that oversized, underused HSR infrastructure has ignored basic economic logic, weakened public finances, and derailed regional planning. Lu Dadao, a prominent economic geographer at the Chinese Academy of ...

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7,000 Liters of Contaminated Water Leak from Maglev Construction Site in Yamanashi Authorities Launch Water Quality Investigation After Chromium Detected Yamanashi Prefecture officials have confirmed that approximately 7,000 liters of contaminated water spilled from a Linear Chuo Shinkansen constru...

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Auriga Space announces new funding for its electromagnetic launcher Auriga Space boosts payloads to rocket-free hypersonic speeds using linear electric motor technology. Auriga Space, a California-based startup, has secured **\$6 million** in new funding led by OTB Ventures, with participation from...

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Gifu Prefecture Alliance Pushes for Early Opening of Maglev Shinkansen On July 14, the Gifu Prefectural Promotion Alliance held its annual general meeting in Tajimi City to discuss the construction of the Chuo Shinkansen maglev line. Gifu Governor Yoshihide Ezaki, who chairs the alliance, emphasize...

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China Unveils 600 km/h Maglev Prototype, Pushing the Boundaries of High-Speed Rail b37ce3b7-b865-4606-8b1b-16f65a0bd54e_ee7496b2[1].jpg Source: https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/1200x800/public/d8/images/canvas/2025/07/11/b37ce3b7-b865-4606-8b1b-16f65a0bd54e_ee7496b2.jpg?itok=MKcSDP...

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Gifu Prefecture Urges Environmental Consideration for Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction Waste Site On July 10, Gifu Prefecture submitted an official opinion letter to JR Central (JR Tokai), requesting greater environmental and community considerations regarding the company’s plan to construct a s...

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Why JR Central’s Maglev Construction Is Delayed Beyond Shizuoka: 31 of 84 Sections Miss 2027 Target JR Central has confirmed that 31 of 84 construction sections on the Shinagawa–Nagoya maglev line will not meet the original 2027 opening goal. While delays in Shizuoka forced an early revision of tha...

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“Only Kameyama Offers 20-Minute Access to Two Major Metropolitan Areas” — Professor Eguchi of Nagoya Gakuin University Gives Lecture on the Maglev Project On July 1, the Kameyama Citizens' Council for the Promotion of the Maglev Chuo Shinkansen and JR Double-Track Electrification held its general m...

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Linear Maglev’s “Shizuoka Water Issue” Resolved, but Challenges Remain — 7 Ongoing Tunnel Construction Troubles The most critical issue surrounding the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen—the “water issue” in the Shizuoka section—has been resolved. In June 2025, discussions between Shizuoka ...

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XTI Aerospace Collaborates with MagLev Aero on Transformational Electric Propulsion System Englewood, CO & Boston, MA – July 3, 2025 – XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: XTIA), an emerging leader in advanced hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (xVTOL) aircraft, today announced a strategic co...

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Tohoku University and JR Central Launch Joint Research Using Supercomputer “Fugaku” to Enhance Aerodynamic Performance of Maglev Tohoku University and Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) announced on June 26 that they have begun joint research aimed at improving the aerodynamic performance o...

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JR Central Halts Groundwater Countermeasures for Maglev Tunnel Due to Risk of Tunnel Damage JR Central has announced it will halt ongoing groundwater countermeasures at the construction site of the Chuo Shinkansen (Maglev) tunnel in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture. The decision comes amid concerns t...

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The Japan Central Railway (JR Tokai) announced that construction on a bridge for the Linear Chūō Shinkansen, which will span the Ko-shibu River in Ōshika Village, will begin in the fall of 2025. The project aims to complete the bridge by June 2030. A briefing on the project was held on the evening o...

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Yamanashi Construction Industry Federation Confirms Continued Lobbying for Linear Shinkansen-Related Contracts The General Assembly of the Yamanashi Prefecture Construction Industry Federation, composed of various construction-related organizations in the prefecture, was held to confirm this fiscal ...

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Can maglev reduce downtime of manufacturing transport systems? Magnetic levitation (maglev) technology offers a compelling alternative to traditional manufacturing transport systems that rely on mechanical bearings and rollers. These conventional systems suffer from friction-induced wear, leading t...

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Nagano – Iida City to Independently Investigate Rivers Near Linear Shinkansen Construction Soil Site In response to the start of deliveries this week of excavated soil containing naturally occurring heavy metals exceeding regulatory limits to a Linear Chuo Shinkansen construction site in Iida City,...

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Depletion of Wells Due to Linear Construction – JR Central President: "We Will Work to Secure Alternative Water Sources" Regarding the issue of water gushing out at the Linear Chuo Shinkansen construction site in Gifu Prefecture, which has led to the depletion of nearby wells, JR Central ...

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“Up to 200 mm/hour rain possible…” JR Central’s facility pioneers torrential rain and ride-comfort research . Screenshot 2025-06-09 142347.jpg . Photo: https://www.fnn.jp/articles/-/884332 Accessed on 2025-06-09 (Screenshot) JR Central’s test site in Komaki, Aichi, replicates a full-scale 6 m emban...

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In response to concerns about the use of excavated soil containing naturally occurring heavy metals exceeding regulatory limits, the city of Iida, Nagano Prefecture, has signed an agreement with JR Central regarding environmental safety related to the Chuo Shinkansen construction. The soil in questi...

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Maglev Construction Site in Sagamihara Opens to Public as Equipment for Tunnel Boring Machine Arrives . K10014826821_2506051756_0605180238_01_02[1].jpg . Photo: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20250605/k10014826821000.html June 5, 2025 At the future site of the Chuo Shinkansen’s new station in Sag...

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JR Central Halts Chemical Grouting at Maglev Tunnel Site in Mizunami, Gifu Over Groundwater Concerns JR Central announced on June 3 that it will halt chemical grouting measures at the Chuo Shinkansen maglev tunnel construction site in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, where groundwater levels have dr...

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JR Central held a launch ceremony on June 2 for a tunnel boring machine (TBM) at the Sakashita Emergency Exit construction site in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture. This marks the start of full-scale excavation on the Chuo Shinkansen maglev line's "Sakashita West Section" tunnel, heading sou...

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An article from the Chunichi Shimbun, dated May 28, 2025, reports on the general meeting of the Maglev Construction Promotion Alliance held in Tokyo. The alliance, comprising prefectures along the Chuo Shinkansen route, adopted a resolution urging the early commencement of construction in Shizuoka P...

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Maglev Construction Alliance Calls for Early Start and Clear Opening Date The “Maglev Construction Promotion Alliance,” made up of prefectures along the Chuo Shinkansen route, held its annual general meeting in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The group adopted a resolution urging early construction in Shizuoka Pre...

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Maglev Construction: Field Survey Planned for Around September — JR Central to Investigate Upper Ōi River Ecosystem May 24, 2025 A special expert panel of Shizuoka Prefecture convened on May 23 to discuss the environmental impact of the Chuo Shinkansen maglev construction. During the meeting, it wa...

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JR Central Highlights Maglev's Role in Japan’s Economic and Mobility Future at Osaka Expo At the Osaka-Kansai Expo, JR Central President Shunsuke Niwa highlighted the Chuo Shinkansen’s potential to transform Japan’s economy through faster intercity travel, increased productivity, and innovation dri...

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