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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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Breakthrough Achieved in Linear Chuo Shinkansen Tunnel in Nagano’s Ina Mountains On May 13, JR Central announced a significant milestone in the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen: two sections of the Ina Mountain Tunnel in Nagano Prefecture have successfully connected. The breakthrough join...

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鹿島と大成建設、二審も敗訴リニア談合、排除命令で Kashima and Taisei Lose Appeal in High-Speed Maglev Bid-Rigging Case – Tokyo High Court Upholds Antitrust Ruling Info based on Kyodo News, quoted by https://www.msn.com/ja-jp/news/national/%E9%B9%BF%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A8%E5%A4%A7%E6%88%90%E5%BB%BA%E8%A8%AD-%E4%BA%8C%E5%AF%A9%E...

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Baltimore - Washington Maglev: Strong criticism from opponents . Screenshot 2025-05-04 131405.jpg . Photo: Screenshot from https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/opinion/letters/maglev-maryland-not-needed-GYCBPPM2DBGBPLM3U5NOGKCWOY/ Accessed 2025-0ß5-24 The proposed Maglev train between Washington, D.C...

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Tokyo Shinagawa Maglev Station development Construction of the new Chuo Shinkansen (Linear Maglev) station at Shinagawa is progressing directly beneath the Tokaido Shinkansen tracks and the JR Shinagawa Station building. This ambitious project involves temporarily supporting above-ground structures...

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From March 7 to April 26, over 700 residents participated in a series of explanatory meetings hosted by JR Tokai in eight cities and two towns along the Oigawa River basin. These sessions addressed local concerns about the Linear Central Shinkansen tunnel construction project. JR Tokai President Shu...

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JR Central to Use Arsenic-Containing Soil for Linear Shinkansen Construction Amid Resident Concerns in Nagano At a community meeting held on April 23, 2025, JR Central (JR Tokai) announced its plan to use soil containing arsenic ("special measures soil") as construction material for bridg...

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The Hyperloop, proposed by Elon Musk in 2012, was envisioned as a revolutionary high-speed transport system, where pods would travel through low-pressure or vacuum tubes at near-supersonic speeds. Initially hailed as the future of transportation, the concept gained global attention, with companies a...

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「北陸新幹線大阪延伸はリニアより先に」京大大学院・藤井聡教授 “投資は回収可能” 北陸新幹線早期全線開業訴える Prof. Fujii Calls for Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension Before Maglev to Secure Regional Future Professor Satoshi Fujii of Kyoto University, an expert in transportation engineering, delivered a speech in Kanazawa advocating for the early full exte...

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South Korea launches research on maglev propulsion tech for envisioned Hypertube train . 67f6f5a61af8d273823e%20copy-9573d518-336e-441e-87e7-d6db17d48ce7[1].jpeg . Source: https://bna-media.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Media/Images/News/World-News/67f6f5a61af8d273823e%20copy-9573d518-336e-441e-87e7-d...

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Water Shortages Near Maglev Construction Site in Kasugai, Aichi – MP Motomura Investigates Water sources have dried up near the Nishi-O section of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen (Maglev) construction in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture, prompting concern among residents. On April 6, Japanese Communist Pa...

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. 「リニア中央新幹線」で変わる“日本のミライ”体感走行試験開始から28年 Chuo Shinkansen Maglev – 28 Years Since Test Runs Began Japan’s Chuo Shinkansen—powered by superconducting magnetic levitation (maglev) technology—is poised to redefine high-speed travel and reshape the nation’s future. Since test operations began in 1997 on th...

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Private Chinese space firm Galactic Energy is at the forefront of this innovation. The company is working on an electromagnetic rocket launch system that leverages maglev (magnetic levitation) technology. The goal is to propel rockets to space at high speeds, dramatically increasing launch efficien...

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リニア新幹線新駅駅前広場飯田市が地元業者から意見聞く Iida City Gathers Local Input on New Maglev Station Plaza On March 27, Iida City held a meeting to hear opinions from local businesses and stakeholders regarding the planned station plaza in front of the upcoming Linear Chuo Shinkansen station. While JR Central has aban...

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Tokyo Court Dismisses Request to Halt Maglev Construction, Citing No Risk of Ground Subsidence On March 27, the Tokyo District Court rejected a lawsuit filed by 23 residents from Tokyo’s Ota and Setagaya wards seeking to halt underground tunneling for the Chuo Shinkansen maglev project, being devel...

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China Plans Maglev Rocket Launch Pad to Rival SpaceX by 2028 China is aiming to challenge SpaceX and the U.S. space industry by developing an electromagnetic rocket launch system, set to debut by 2028. Led by private aerospace firm Galactic Energy, in collaboration with state-backed institutes in S...

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JR Central President Shunsuke Niwa has expressed his commitment to continuing public briefing sessions for residents living along the Ōi River regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen (maglev train) project. These sessions, which began on March 7, aim to address concerns about the project's environmenta...

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Support for Maryland’s Maglev Project, But Questions Remain A recent poll conducted by Lake Research Partners indicates broad support for the Northeast Maglev, a high-speed train proposed to connect Washington and Baltimore in 15 minutes. According to the survey, 67% of Maryland voters support the ...

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A Shizuoka Prefecture expert panel discussing issues related to the Linear Chuo Shinkansen’s Shizuoka section met on March 11. The session focused on five remaining discussion points with JR Central regarding water resources, three of which were agreed upon. A panel member noted that while the gener...

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Kofu City has finalized its "Basic Infrastructure Development Policy for the Linear Yamanashi Station Area," which outlines plans for urban infrastructure, including the arrangement of public facilities and project schedules. This policy aims to implement the "Basic Concept for City D...

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Improper Handling of Hazardous Soil in Linear Project In February 2025, a significant issue was uncovered during the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, involving the improper handling of hazardous construction soil. The construction waste, which contained har...

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Linear Tunnel Construction Extended by Five and a Half Years 　JR Tokai announced on March 3 that the construction of five tunnels and bridges for the Linear Shinkansen Line in the towns of Hayakawa and Fujikawa in Yamanashi Prefecture, which was originally scheduled to be completed between October ...

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The city of Sagamihara will host the "Sagamihara Linear Future Stage" on March 22 and 23 at the "Sagamihara Linear Plaza," located at the construction site of the new Linear Chuo Shinkansen station in Midori Ward. The event will feature performances by children and marks the conc...

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Excavated Soil at Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction Site Stored "Improperly" At the construction site for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Fuefuki City, it was discovered that a contractor commissioned by JR Tokai had stored excavated soil in violation of the environmental protection plan ...

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Residents Protest Nagano Prefecture's Advisory on Contaminated Soil for Shinkansen Station Construction On February 14, a local resident group in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture, protested a January advisory issued by the prefecture regarding the environmental preservation plan for the construction of...

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リニア工事水資源への影響ＪＲ東海住民対象の説明会開催 JR Central to Hold Public Briefings on Linear Chuo Shinkansen Water Resource Impact JR Central has announced that starting in March, it will hold public briefings for residents of municipalities along the Oi River regarding the impact of Linear Chuo Shinkansen construc...

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DC to Baltimore in 15 Minutes As Plans For High-Speed Maglev Move Forward . tnem-maryland-cx[1].jpg Photo: https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2025/01/31/baltimore-washington-maglev-train-project-progress.html Accessed: 2025-02-10 . The planned high-speed train connecting Washington, DC, an...

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JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa, who is aiming for an early start of construction of the Shizuoka construction zone, the most difficult task associated with the opening of the Linear Line, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Yasutomo Suzuki at the Shizuoka Prefectural Government Office on the evening...

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Development Plan Using Maglev Excavation Soil in Achi Village Achi Village in Japan has unveiled plans to use excavation soil from the Chūō Shinkansen (Maglev) project for development in the Nanaguri area. This initiative, introduced during the first meeting of the "Nanaguri Development Projec...

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Prioritizing Dialogue: Shizuoka Governor Stresses Resolution of 24 Key Issues in Linear Shinkansen Project Shizuoka Governor Yasutomo Suzuki reiterated in a press conference on the 6th that resolving 24 key discussion points with JR Tokai remains the top priority regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkanse...

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On January 30, JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa expressed his intention to increase the number of “Hikari” trains stopping at Hamamatsu Station in Shizuoka from the current one to two per hour when the Linear Central Shinkansen between Shinagawa and Nagoya begins service. He made the announcement du...

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Shizuoka's Economic Boost: Increased 'Hikari' Stops with Linear Shinkansen Launch JR Tokai President, Shunsuke Niwa, revealed plans to increase the number of “Hikari” stops in Shizuoka Prefecture once the Linear Shinkansen (Maglev) opens between Tokyo and Nagoya. Currently, Shizuoka and Hamamatsu s...

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JR Central President Shunsuke Niwa met with Shizuoka Governor Hisashi Suzuki on January 30 to discuss the potential impact of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which is yet to be approved for construction in Shizuoka Prefecture. Niwa proposed that when the line opens between Shinagawa and Nagoya, the numb...

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Nagano Urges JR Central to Strengthen Environmental Measures Nagano Prefecture has urged JR Central to enhance its environmental measures regarding the planned use of "regulated soil" containing heavy metals such as arsenic in the foundation work for the Dosogawa Bridge, part of the Linea...

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Asia's first Global Hyperloop Competition; February 21-25, 2025 IIT Madras will host Asia's first Global Hyperloop Competition (GHC) from February 21-25, 2025, aiming to revolutionize global transportation. The event will take place at the university's advanced 450-meter Hyperloop test track in Tha...

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JR Central announced on January 18, 2025, that ground subsidence near the tunnel construction site of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Mizunami, Gifu Prefecture, is likely caused by the ongoing construction activities. The subsidence occurred in Okuchi Town, where groundwater levels dropped during tunn...

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On January 22, Takashi Yamao, a member of the House of Councillors from the Japanese Communist Party, visited JR Tokai's Tokyo construction office to press the company for answers regarding a serious issue that has arisen from ongoing tunnel construction work for the Linear Shinkansen project in the...

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A meeting of Gifu Prefecture's Environmental Impact Assessment Committee was held on January 22 to discuss ongoing issues at a construction site for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen tunnel in Mizunami City. Water has been seeping from the tunnel, causing a drop in water levels in surrounding wells and gro...

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Ground Subsidence in Gifu Linked to Maglev Tunnel Construction, JR Tokai Investigates Impact" Ground subsidence in Gifu Prefecture is likely linked to tunnel construction for the Chuo Shinkansen Line, also known as the maglev line, according to Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai). In the Okut...

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Water Level Decline in Mizunami: Countermeasures Delayed Until April In Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, a water level decline issue has arisen due to tunnel construction for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, with spring water gushing out and surrounding well water levels dropping. On January 18, JR Centra...

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Link Between Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction and Gifu Ground Subsidence Confirmed by JR Central JR Central announced on January 18 that the ground subsidence near the Linear Chuo Shinkansen tunnel construction site in Ōtsu Town, Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, is highly likely linked to a drop ...

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On January 16, 2025, JR Tokai announced that the main tunnel of the "Central Alps Tunnel" for the Maglev Chuo Shinkansen had successfully crossed the Nagano-Gifu Prefecture border. The tunnel, which spans approximately 23 kilometers, connects Iida City in Nagano Prefecture to Nakatsugawa C...

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"Experts Discuss Strategies to Maximize the Economic and Tourism Benefits of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen for Mie Prefecture" A committee of experts met to discuss how the opening of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen will benefit the entire Mie Prefecture, focusing on how to spread the economic an...

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JR Central President: Accelerating Dialogue for Maglev Construction On January 15, JR Central President Shunsuke Niwa expressed his commitment to accelerating discussions to enable the early construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen. His remarks followed Shizuoka Governor Heita Suzuki's statement ...

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JR Tokai Resumes Linear Chuo Shinkansen Tunnel Excavation in Yamanashi On January 8, JR Tokai announced the resumption of excavation for the "pilot tunnel" in Yamanashi Prefecture, which had been suspended. The tunnel work, part of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen’s South Alps Tunnel, will proc...

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JR Central announced the resumption of excavation work on the advanced tunnel for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen project, starting from January 8. This tunnel is located near the border between Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures, where work had previously halted 478 meters before reaching the boundary. ...

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Yamanashi Linear Shinkansen Station to Begin Construction in 2025: Kofu Mayor Aims for Global Attention At a New Year's press conference on January 6, Kofu Mayor Yuichi Higuchi announced that construction of the Yamanashi Linear Chuo Shinkansen Station (tentative name) will commence in 2025. He emp...

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Shizuoka Governor: Difficult to Conclude Linear Shinkansen Talks with JR Central by Year-End Shizuoka Governor Heita Suzuki acknowledged in a press conference on January 6 that completing ongoing discussions with JR Central regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen project within this year would be diff...

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