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- 15. Feb 2025, 15:01
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Nagano Urges JR Central to Strengthen Environmental Measures
- Replies: 1
- Views: 440
[JP] Nagano Urges JR Central to Strengthen Environmental Measures
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...
- 13. Feb 2025, 12:24
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 202
- Views: 2144586
[JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
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...
- 10. Feb 2025, 17:24
- Forum: USA: Baltimore - Washington Maglev Project
- Topic: [US] DC to Baltimore in 15 Minutes: High-Speed Maglev Moves Forward
- Replies: 2
- Views: 600
- 10. Feb 2025, 17:23
- Forum: USA: Baltimore - Washington Maglev Project
- Topic: [US] DC to Baltimore in 15 Minutes: High-Speed Maglev Moves Forward
- Replies: 2
- Views: 600
[US] DC to Baltimore in 15 Minutes: High-Speed Maglev Moves Forward
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...
- 10. Feb 2025, 17:14
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Stalled Maglev Progress in Shizuoka
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1990
[JP] The Stalled Maglev Progress in Shizuoka
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...
- 8. Feb 2025, 21:55
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] JR Tokai begins excavation of Aichi section 2 of the Linear Tunnel
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3524
[JP] Development Plan Using Maglev Excavation Soil in Achi Village
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...
- 6. Feb 2025, 19:00
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Stalled Maglev Progress in Shizuoka
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1990
[JP] Shizuoka Governor Stresses Resolution of 24 Key Issues
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...
- 4. Feb 2025, 12:36
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Stalled Maglev Progress in Shizuoka
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1990
[JP] Maglev and Shizuoka Shinkansen stops
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...
- 3. Feb 2025, 15:33
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Stalled Maglev Progress in Shizuoka
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1990
[JP] Shizuoka's Economic Boost: Increased 'Hikari' Stops Linear Maglev Launch
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...
- 30. Jan 2025, 22:05
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 202
- Views: 2144586
[JP]JR Central Proposes Increased "Hikari" Stops with Linear Shinkansen Opening
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...
- 28. Jan 2025, 12:19
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Nagano Urges JR Central to Strengthen Environmental Measures
- Replies: 1
- Views: 440
[JP] Nagano Urges JR Central to Strengthen Environmental Measures
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...
- 27. Jan 2025, 22:47
- Forum: Conferences & Events
- Topic: [IN] Asia's first Global Hyperloop Competition; February 21-25, 2025
- Replies: 1
- Views: 893
[IN] Asia's first Global Hyperloop Competition; February 21-25, 2025
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...
- 25. Jan 2025, 18:43
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Soft ground between Gifu and Nagoya delays Maglev by 5 years
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4858
[JP] JR Central Links Ground Subsidence to Chuo Maglev Construction
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...
- 24. Jan 2025, 23:44
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Soft ground between Gifu and Nagoya delays Maglev by 5 years
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4858
[JP] Criticism of JR Tokai: Inadequate Explanations and Investigations into Air Bubbles Issue in Machida
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...
- 22. Jan 2025, 17:57
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Soft ground between Gifu and Nagoya delays Maglev by 5 years
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4858
[JP] JR Tokai Urged to Address Groundwater and Subsidence Issues at Linear Shinkansen Site
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...
- 20. Jan 2025, 14:22
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Soft ground between Gifu and Nagoya delays Maglev by 5 years
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4858
[JP] Ground Subsidence in Gifu Linked to Maglev Tunnel Construction
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...
- 19. Jan 2025, 13:25
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Soft ground between Gifu and Nagoya delays Maglev by 5 years
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4858
[JP] Water Level Decline in Mizunami: Countermeasures Delayed Until April
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...
- 18. Jan 2025, 20:39
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Soft ground between Gifu and Nagoya delays Maglev by 5 years
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4858
[JP]Link Between Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction and Gifu Ground Subsidence Confirmed by JR Centrall
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 ...
- 17. Jan 2025, 13:13
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Soft ground between Gifu and Nagoya delays Maglev by 5 years
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4858
[JP] Central Alps Tunnel
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...
- 16. Jan 2025, 18:48
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Racing to Kansai: Leaders Push for Faster Linear Shinkansen Completion Amid Mounting Challenges
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1399
[JP] Experts Discuss Benefits of Maglev for Mie Prefecture
"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...
- 15. Jan 2025, 18:05
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 202
- Views: 2144586
[JP] JR Central President: Accelerating Dialogue for Maglev Construction
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 ...
- 10. Jan 2025, 21:52
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 202
- Views: 2144586
[JP] JR Tokai Resumes Linear Chuo Shinkansen Tunnel Excavation in Yamanashi
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...
- 9. Jan 2025, 12:52
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 202
- Views: 2144586
[JP] JR Central announces the resumption of excavation work
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. ...
- 6. Jan 2025, 23:49
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Kofu City Station debate
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5490
[JP] Kofu City Station debate
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...
- 6. Jan 2025, 23:46
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] "Delays Mount for Linear Chūō Shinkansen: 18 Sections Won't Meet 2027 Deadline, Yamanashi Station Delayed to 2031
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1039
[JP] Shizuoka Governor: Difficult to Conclude Linear Shinkansen Talks with JR Central by Year-End
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...
- 1. Jan 2025, 13:00
- Forum: United Kingdom
- Topic: [UK] Ultraspeed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2094
[UK] Ultraspeed - Imagine zipping between Glasgow and Edinburgh in only 18 minutes.
Imagine zipping between Glasgow and Edinburgh in only 18 minutes. In 2009, during Scotland’s first SNP-led government, there was a proposal for a revolutionary maglev (magnetic levitation) train system to link Edinburgh and Glasgow, capable of cutting travel time to just 18 minutes, with stops at E...
- 1. Jan 2025, 12:57
- Forum: United Kingdom
- Topic: [UK] Ultraspeed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2094
[UK] Ultraspeed
'Ambitious and exciting' project to cut Edinburgh-Glasgow train journey to 18 minutes was rejected in 2009, official papers show In 2009, the Scottish Government rejected an ambitious proposal for a Transrapid Maglev link between Edinburgh and Glasgow, which would have reduced travel time between t...
- 1. Jan 2025, 12:49
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] New Linear Maglev experimental vehicle by summer of 2025
- Replies: 1
- Views: 859
[JP] New Linear Maglev experimental vehicle by summer of 2025
JR Central (JR Tokai) plans to introduce a new experimental vehicle for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen by the summer of 2025. This new vehicle will be placed between the two end cars of the existing "L0" model or its improved version, operating on the linear test track in Yamanashi Prefecture....
- 29. Dec 2024, 15:39
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] New Linear Maglev Station in Hashimoto Becomes a Public Attraction
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1910
[JP] Shield Machine in Kanagawa Station
Construction site of the Kanagawa Station (tentative name) of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line. . Screenshot 2024-12-29 153703.jpg . The area surrounded by a circle is to be excavated by a shield machine. Source: https://www.asahi.com/articles/photo/AS20241229000216.html?iref=pc_photo_gallery_prev...
- 29. Dec 2024, 15:28
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Construction of Gifu Prefecture's Linear Shinkansen Station Delayed by 6.5 Years
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1255
[JP] Delayed Maglev Project: When Will the Future Arrive?
Delayed Maglev Project: When Will the Future Arrive? The construction of the Maglev Central Shinkansen, a high-speed rail line intended to connect Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka at speeds of up to 500 km/h, has been ongoing for over 10 years. The project, initially envisioned to revolutionize travel betw...
- 28. Dec 2024, 11:21
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Tokyo Shinagawa Station (Urban development) development
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11243
[JP] Tokyo Shinagawa Station (Urban development) development
Shinagawa Station Area Undergoes Major Redevelopment Ahead of Maglev Train Launch The area surrounding Shinagawa Station, one of Tokyo's major transportation hubs in Minato City, is undergoing significant transformation driven by redevelopment efforts and infrastructure expansion. The scheduled ope...
- 26. Dec 2024, 22:49
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Bubbles Linked to Maglev Construction: Communist Party Delegation Demands Explanation
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6936
[JP] JR Central's Maglev Construction: Bubbles in Yard Raise Concerns
JR Central's Maglev Construction: Bubbles in Yard Raise Concerns In a recent development surrounding the Chuo Shinkansen maglev train project, JR Central has resumed limited excavation work near a residential area in Machida City, Tokyo, despite ongoing concerns from local residents. This situation ...
- 26. Dec 2024, 22:35
- Forum: RUSSIA and EUROPE / EU
- Topic: [IT] Pipe§net Maglev: Transforming Freight Transport in Italy with Magnetic Levitation?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1728
[IT] Pipe§net Maglev: Transforming Freight Transport in Italy with Magnetic Levitation?
Pipe§net Maglev: Transforming Freight Transport in Italy with Magnetic Levitation Pipe§net Maglev is an innovative freight transport system developed by RSE and RFI in Italy, combining magnetic levitation and vacuum tube technology to enhance efficiency and sustainability. The project aims to provi...
- 25. Dec 2024, 20:56
- Forum: Fundamental issues relating to mobility, transport and Maglev
- Topic: [IN] Hyperloop: Would you trust a train that travels over 600 miles an hour
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2050
[IN] Hyperloop: Would you trust a train that travels over 600 miles an hour
Screenshot 2024-12-25 at 20-58-05 Would you trust a train that travels over 600 miles an hour TCD Guide.png 4.3k participants as of 2024-12-25 https://guide.thecooldown.com/polls/would-you-trust-a-train-that-travels-over-600-miles-an-hour/ accessed 2024-12-25 https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/compani...
- 25. Dec 2024, 20:27
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Sagamihara Linear Shinkansen Maglev Train Depot
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1122
[JP] Sagamihara Linear Shinkansen Maglev Train Depot
相模原でリニア新幹線車両基地が着工 山林など60ヘクタール、大規模造成 Construction of Linear Shinkansen Train Depot Begins in Sagamihara: 60 Hectares of Forest and Other Large-Scale Creation Construction of the Kanto rail yard, which will be located in the Toriya area of Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, on the Linear Central Shinkanse...
- 25. Dec 2024, 19:41
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Construction of Gifu Prefecture's Linear Shinkansen Station Delayed by 6.5 Years
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1255
[JP] Construction of Gifu Prefecture's Linear Shinkansen Station Delayed by 6.5 Years
AA1wmO7m.jpg . AA1wmJdt.jpg . AA1wmEbU.jpg . AA1wmBOI.jpg . Photos from https://www.msn.com/ja-jp/news/national/%E5%BB%BA%E8%A8%AD%E3%81%8C%E9%80%B2%E3%82%80%E3%83%AA%E3%83%8B%E3%82%A2%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E6%96%B0%E5%B9%B9%E7%B7%9A-%E5%B2%90%E9%98%9C%E7%9C%8C%E9%A7%85-%E5%B7%A5%E6%9C%9F%E3%81%8C%EF%B...
- 25. Dec 2024, 19:38
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Construction of Gifu Prefecture's Linear Shinkansen Station Delayed by 6.5 Years
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1255
[JP] +6,5 Years Construction Time: ward leaders voice their shock
Construction of Gifu Station for the Linear Central Shinkansen Line underway in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture, extended by 6 years and 9 months. JR Tokai announced on April 23 that the construction period for the Gifu Station of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line, which is under construction in...
- 22. Dec 2024, 12:27
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Bubbles Linked to Maglev Construction: Communist Party Delegation Demands Explanation
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6936
[JP] Bubbles Linked to Maglev Construction
JR Central has released investigation results confirming that water and bubbles that emerged in a residential garden in Machida City, Tokyo, were caused by the Linear Chuo Shinkansen construction work. The incident occurred in October near a construction site where underground excavation for the new...
- 22. Dec 2024, 12:20
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Mie Pref. strategy for Linear Project aims Aiming at Spillover Effects
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3946
[JP] Mie Prefecture: Linear Fest in Kameyama
Mie Prefecture held its first "Mie Linear Fest in Kameyama" on December 21, 2024, at the Kameyama City Youth Training Center and the adjacent former city library. The event, organized by the prefecture, the Mie Prefecture Alliance for Promoting Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction, and the ...
- 21. Dec 2024, 21:20
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Racing to Kansai: Leaders Push for Faster Linear Shinkansen Completion Amid Mounting Challenges
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1399
[JP] Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction Promotion Conference for Mie, Nara, and Osaka
The Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction Promotion Conference for Mie, Nara, and Osaka was held on Tuesday, December 17, in Osaka Prefecture. Approximately 320 attendees, including governors from the three prefectures and Masayoshi Matsumoto, participated in the event organized by the prefectures and...
- 21. Dec 2024, 21:14
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Bubbles Linked to Maglev Construction: Communist Party Delegation Demands Explanation
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6936
Re: [JP] Bubbles Linked to Maglev Construction: Communist Party Delegation Demands Explanation
Water and bubbles” in a private home's garden...JR Tokai ‘caused by Linear Line excavation at great depth’ What is the impact on people? What are the measures to be taken? On December 19, JR Tokai reported an issue in Machida City, Tokyo, where water and air bubbles surfaced in a private garden ne...
- 21. Dec 2024, 20:59
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33141
[JP] Lida City Mayor Sato Focuses on Environmental Town Development for Regional Revitalization
Iida Mayor Sato Focuses on Environmental Town Development for Regional Revitalization On December 20, Iida City Mayor Sato held his final press conference of the year, where he discussed plans for revitalizing the city with an emphasis on environmental sustainability. He reflected on the March anno...
- 18. Dec 2024, 23:08
- Forum: Hyperloop concepts
- Topic: [US][UK] Elon Musk proposes undersea Hyperloop tunnel
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1452
[US][UK] Elon Musk proposes undersea Hyperloop tunnel
New York to London in under 60 minutes: Elon Musk proposes $20 billion undersea Hyperloop tunnel . AA1w3ouS-2.jpg Source: https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1w3ouS.img Accessed 2024-12-18 Elon Musk has proposed a revolutionary transatlantic tunnel connecting New York City and...
- 18. Dec 2024, 22:54
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Kofu City Station debate
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5490
[JP] Kofu City Maglev Station debate
The Kofu City Council approved a supplementary budget on December 18, 2024, which includes funds for surveying work around the new Linear Chuo Shinkansen station planned for construction in Kofu City. The budget, totaling over 3.6 billion yen, allows for the development of the station's southern are...
- 18. Dec 2024, 20:43
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 202
- Views: 2144586
Re: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa said on December 18, “We would like to proceed with the construction work carefully while holding dialogues with everyone concerned,” regarding the resumption of tunnel excavation work called “advanced tunnels” after January next year for the purpose of understandin...
- 14. Dec 2024, 19:55
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Stalled Maglev Progress in Shizuoka
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1990
[JP] The Stalled Maglev Progress in Shizuoka
川勝氏から「リニア推進の知事」になったのに…静岡の「リニア工事」は一歩も進まず、全線開業が見通せないワケ 「静岡県のメリット」の明示なしには着工はありえない The Stalled Maglev Progress in Shizuoka: Why the Linear Project Remains at a Standstill The Shizuoka Linear project, aimed at connecting Tokyo to Osaka via the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, remains at an impasse, even after a ...
- 5. Dec 2024, 12:34
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Bubbles Linked to Maglev Construction: Communist Party Delegation Demands Explanation
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6936
[JP] Concerns Over Oxygen Levels Near Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction Site
Concerns Over Oxygen Levels Near Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction Site . 2024120207270_S[1].jpg Source: https://www.jcp-tokyo.net/2024/1203/99066 Accessed 2024-12-05. リニア工事現場周辺の事象について国土交通省の担当者に聞く(左から)白石、山添、谷川の各氏ら=2日、国会内 (from left) Shiraishi, Yamazoe, Tanigawa, and others interviewing MLIT offic...
- 4. Dec 2024, 17:14
- Forum: USA: Baltimore - Washington Maglev Project
- Topic: [US] Concerns Over the Baltimore-Washington Rapid Rail: Impacts on Communities and the Environment
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3582
[US] Concerns Over the Baltimore-Washington Rapid Rail: Impacts on Communities and the Environment
"Concerns Over the Baltimore-Washington Rapid Rail: Impacts on Communities and the Environment" By Reader Commentary in THE BALTIMORE SUN. PUBLISHED: December 4, 2024 at 5:00 AM EST Summary of the Commentary: In her commentary, Susan McCutchen expresses concern about the proposed Baltimor...
- 27. Nov 2024, 14:01
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] JR Central Begins Repairs on Homes Affected by Subsidence Near Maglev Construction Site
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1721
[JP] JR Central Begins Repairs on Homes Affected by Subsidence Near Maglev Construction Site
リニア工事現場近くの地盤沈下 JR東海が住宅の修理始める JR Central Begins Repairs on Homes Affected by Subsidence Near Maglev Construction Site JR Central has begun repairing homes affected by subsidence near the Linear Chuo Shinkansen tunnel construction site in Mizunami City, Japan, as of November 27. The area in question,...
- 26. Nov 2024, 13:31
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33141
[JP] Lida City and Maglev Station: Delay in the Construction
Delay in the Construction of the Linear Chūō Shinkansen Project Expected JR Central (JR東海) announced on the evening of November 25 that the construction of tunnels and bridges for the Linear Chūō Shinkansen in Iida City will face delays compared to the initial schedule. At a residents' briefing hel...
- 23. Nov 2024, 21:12
- Forum: Other fields of application for Maglev technologies
- Topic: Wind turbines with magnetic levitation
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2742
Wind turbines with magnetic levitation
Farewell to wind turbines, the future is magnetic levitation Magnetic levitation (maglev) technology, although not new, could significantly enhance the efficiency of wind power generation. As the world increasingly focuses on sustainable energy alternatives to fossil fuels, innovations like maglev ...
- 22. Nov 2024, 12:16
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 202
- Views: 2144586
[JP] JR Central Advances Shizuoka Linear Shinkansen Borehole Survey
JR Central Advances Shizuoka Linear Shinkansen Borehole Survey with Caution JR Central has begun "high-speed long-distance advanced boring" for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Shizuoka Prefecture, following years of resistance. President Shunsuke Niwa emphasized cautious progress, stating t...
- 15. Nov 2024, 10:08
- Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
- Topic: [CN] Central China’s Hunan Province starts to build an inter-city maglev rail line
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2371
[CN] Construction of a medium speed maglev line linking cities in Hunan Province, China, has begun
Construction of a medium speed maglev line linking cities in Hunan Province, China, has begun Construction of China's first linear motor high-speed railway linking two cities, the 48.73-kilometer linear motor railway linking Changsha and Liuyang in Hunan Province, began on the 11th. According to a ...
- 14. Nov 2024, 14:02
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Tokyo Shinagawa Station (Urban development) development
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11243
[JP] JR Tokai President “concerned” about bubbles near Machida Linear site
JR Tokai President “concerned” about bubbles near Machida Linear site At a press conference on November 13, JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa said, “We are causing concern to the local community” over the issue of water and air bubbles gushing from the garden of a private house near the construction...
- 12. Nov 2024, 16:46
- Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
- Topic: [CN] Central China’s Hunan Province starts to build an inter-city maglev rail line
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2371
Re: [CN] Central China’s Hunan Province starts to build an inter-city maglev rail line
CHANGSHA -- Construction of a maglev express line linking the cities of Changsha and Liuyang in Central China's Hunan province started on Monday, according to local sources. The maglev express line, with a designed speed of 160 km an hour, stretches 48.73 km in total. The first phase of 39.52 km wi...
- 9. Nov 2024, 22:45
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Tokyo Shinagawa Station (Urban development) development
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11243
Re: [JP] Water and air bubbles in a house's yard near the Linear Line construction project Construction suspended
Water and air bubbles in a house's yard near the Linear Line construction project Construction suspended and survey conducted in Machida, Tokyo JR Tokai has suspended construction work using excavators after water and air bubbles gushed out in the yard of a house in Machida City, Tokyo, where an un...
- 8. Nov 2024, 20:28
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Tokyo Shinagawa Station (Urban development) development
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11243
[JP] Maglev tunneling halted after water comes to surface at Tokyo home
Maglev tunneling halted after water comes to surface at Tokyo home Central Japan Railway Co. temporarily halted construction of the high-speed maglev train line between Tokyo and Nagoya after water and bubbles surfaced in a residential garden in Machida, western Tokyo. The site is near a tunnel exc...
- 4. Nov 2024, 11:56
- Forum: Arab Countries
- Topic: [UAE] UAE hyperloop stalls, but ‘magnetic levitation’ hopes remain
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2149
[UAE] UAE hyperloop stalls, but ‘magnetic levitation’ hopes remain
UAE hyperloop stalls, but ‘magnetic levitation’ hopes remain The UAE's ambitious plans for a hyperloop transport system have encountered significant challenges, causing delays in its development. The hyperloop, which aims to transport people and goods at speeds exceeding 1,200 km/h in magnetically ...
- 2. Nov 2024, 18:10
- Forum: Fundamental issues relating to mobility, transport and Maglev
- Topic: Why hasn't anyone paid attention to this new maglev invention?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5451
Re: Why hasn't anyone paid attention to this new maglev invention?
No intention of upsetting you. But now it's your turn: what's really new about the concept shown? What is the innovation? There has been a children's toy for the Japanese Chuo Shinkansen, a toy which works quite similarly, on sale for around 100 dollars for years. Please correct my view if I have m...
- 2. Nov 2024, 17:49
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33141
[JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
Iida City's Linear Station Square to be partially used in FY2028 Organization to study projects and services to be established in late November . CNTS2024110200228_M[1].jpg Participants exchanging opinions in front of a drawing of the station plaza at the kick-off forum. Source: https://www.shinmai...
- 1. Nov 2024, 00:35
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Ground Subsidence and Chromium Contamination
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2903
Re: [JP] Ground Subsidence progressing at a rate of about 1 cm per month
岐阜のリニア工事現場付近で地盤沈下、1カ月に約1cm進行 Land subsidence near the linear construction site in Gifu, progressing at a rate of about 1 cm per month Land subsidence is continuing near the tunnel construction site for the Chūō Shinkansen in Gifu Prefecture. It is progressing at a rate of up to about 1 cm per month...
- 24. Oct 2024, 20:09
- Forum: Fundamental issues relating to mobility, transport and Maglev
- Topic: Why hasn't anyone paid attention to this new maglev invention?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5451
Re: Why hasn't anyone paid attention to this new maglev invention?
No intention of upsetting you. But now it's your turn: what's really new about the concept shown? What is the innovation? There has been a children's toy for the Japanese Chuo Shinkansen, a toy which works quite similarly, on sale for around 100 dollars for years. Please correct my view if I have mi...
- 19. Oct 2024, 23:30
- Forum: Fundamental issues relating to mobility, transport and Maglev
- Topic: Why hasn't anyone paid attention to this new maglev invention?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5451
Re: Why hasn't anyone paid attention to this new maglev invention?
Well, it is not that new, maybe: Permanent magnets and a vehicle floating over them. Old tech?protiy78 wrote: ↑18. Oct 2024, 15:11Why hasn't anyone paid attention to this new maglev invention? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJeer8p9j8g

- 13. Oct 2024, 12:01
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Upcoming Prime Minister sceptical about the Chuo Maglev
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2576
[JP] Prime Minister sceptical about the Chuo Maglev
石破首相は「リニア」に興味がない 鉄オタとしては「保守本流」で寝台特急には「1000回乗った」 Prime Minister Ishiba is not interested in “linear trains.” As an iron geek, he is a “mainstream conservative” and has ridden the sleeper express ”1,000 times. On September 8, just before the presidential election, Ishiba posted a video on his offic...
- 10. Oct 2024, 20:37
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 202
- Views: 2144586
[JP]JR Tokai Urged to Take Measures to Lower Water Levels in Linear Construction
Governor Furuta and Others Urge JR Tokai to Take Measures to Lower Water Levels in Linear Construction Regarding the problems of low water levels in wells and ground subsidence occurring around the construction site of the Linear Central Shinkansen tunnel in Mizunami City, Gifu Governor Furuta and ...
- 7. Oct 2024, 11:50
- Forum: Fundamental issues relating to mobility, transport and Maglev
- Topic: [CN] Abandoned HSR Stations
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3442
[CN] Abandoned HSR Stations
Built and Forgotten: China’s Struggle with Unused High-Speed Rail Stations In China, a growing number of high-speed rail stations are being abandoned or left unused, often referred to as "ghost stations." These stations, many of which were built with little regard for demand or cost, symb...
- 4. Oct 2024, 18:47
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Kofu City Station debate
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5490
[JP] Kofu City Station debate
Town development study meeting around the new station of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line, Kofu On October 4, a study committee was held in Kofu City to consider town development around the new station of the Linear Central Line. The committee expressed the opinion that development should be carr...
- 1. Oct 2024, 19:00
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] New Governor Suzuki criticizes JR Tokai for not reporting a fault directly below a construction site
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2597
[JP]Progress at Last? Shizuoka's Leadership Change Revives Linear Shinkansen Project
リニア静岡工区、知事交代で協議進展 工事着工へ手続き申請も射程 Leadership Change Fuels Progress in Shizuoka's Linear Shinkansen Section, Bringing Construction Closer to Reality Talks between JR Tokai and Shizuoka Prefecture regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen project have made progress after a change in the prefectural leadersh...
- 26. Sep 2024, 11:13
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Ground Subsidence and Chromium Contamination
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2903
[JP] Ground Subsidence and Chromium Contamination
Ground Subsidence and Chromium Contamination Raise Environmental Concerns Near Japan's Linear Shinkansen Construction In the city of Mizunami, Japan, near a Linear Chuo Shinkansen construction site, ongoing ground subsidence has been observed. JR Tokai reported that in some areas, the ground has su...
- 26. Sep 2024, 11:10
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Win a Free Ride on the JR Maglev!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3991
Re: [JP] Win a Free Ride on the JR Maglev!
FYI: Non-Japanese residents are not allowed to ride the Maglev.
- 17. Sep 2024, 12:44
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 202
- Views: 2144586
[JP] Yamanashi Governor Welcomes Shizuoka Prefecture's Approval
Yamanashi Governor Welcomes Shizuoka Prefecture's Approval of Linear Boring Survey as a Step Toward Early Opening of Linear Line On September 17, Governor Kotaro Nagasaki of Yamanashi Prefecture said, "I welcome the approval of the survey as a big step toward the early opening of the Linear Li...
- 12. Sep 2024, 10:12
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] New Governor Suzuki criticizes JR Tokai for not reporting a fault directly below a construction site
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2597
[JP] New Governor Suzuki criticizes JR Tokai for not reporting a fault directly below a construction site
New Shizuoka Governor Suzuki criticizes JR Tokai for not reporting a fault directly below a construction site for the linear motor train project: “It undermines trust” At a press conference on the 10th, Shizuoka Prefecture Governor Yasutomo Suzuki expressed his dissatisfaction with JR Tokai's failu...
- 10. Sep 2024, 12:35
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Soft ground between Gifu and Nagoya delays Maglev by 5 years
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4858
[JP] Soft ground between Gifu and Nagoya delays Maglev by 5 years
. Soft ground delays tunnel work on maglev line by 5 years Construction of the Chuo Shinkansen Line's maglev tunnel in Aichi Prefecture has been delayed by over five years, now set for completion in January 2030, due to unexpectedly soft ground found in a 4.5-kilometer section of the Chukyo Area Tun...
- 8. Sep 2024, 12:25
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Win a Free Ride on the JR Maglev!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3991
[JP] Win a Free Ride on the JR Maglev!
Win a Free Ride on the Maglev! Campaign to Celebrate 5 Million Kilometers on the Yamanashi Maglev Test Track JR Central is holding a campaign offering a chance to win a "free test ride" on the maglev train as the Yamanashi Maglev Test Track is expected to reach 5 million kilometers of tra...
- 6. Sep 2024, 12:52
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: U.S. Ambassador Test-Drives Linear Transit 500 km/h
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3771
U.S. Ambassador Test-Drives Linear Transit 500 km/h
U.S. Ambassador Test-Drives Linear Transit 500 km/h “Wonderful Experience”-Yamanashi, Yamanashi U.S. Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Emanuel, visited JR Tokai's Yamanashi Linear Test Center in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, on September 5 and rode in a test train of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line...
- 2. Sep 2024, 16:24
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Pictogram Maglev
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3274
[JP] 3D image of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen
A life-size linear bullet train appears! 3D digital signage installed at Nagoya Station A digital signboard showing a 3D image of the train for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which JR Tokai aims to open from 2034 onwards, made its debut on the first floor of the JR Gate Tower in Nagoya's Meieki Statio...
- 31. Aug 2024, 00:14
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] New tunnel in the Minami Alps (Shizuoka Pref.)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4191
[JP] New tunnel in the Minami Alps (Shizuoka Pref.)
JR Central (JR東海) announced on August 29th that it will begin the main construction of a new tunnel on the Minami Alps Park Prefectural Road in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City in September. This project is part of regional development efforts related to the Linear Chuo Shinkansen's Shizuoka section. The tun...
- 27. Aug 2024, 22:33
- Forum: Other fields of application for Maglev technologies
- Topic: [CN] China proposes magnetic launch system for sending resources back to Earth
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7352
[CN] China proposes magnetic launch system for sending resources back to Earth
China proposes magnetic launch system for sending resources back to Earth A Chinese research team has proposed an innovative lunar launch system consisting of a 50-meter rotating arm powered by a high-temperature superconducting motor, solar panels, and a nuclear reactor. This system is designed to...
- 25. Aug 2024, 16:33
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: Expected effects of Gifu Maglev Station
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8036
[JP] Expected effects of Gifu Maglev Station
Gifu Linear Station area expected to be “livable” for “young families” and “unique”. The anticipated opening of the Chuo Shinkansen, which will connect Tokyo's Shinagawa and Nagoya in just 40 minutes, has been delayed from 2027 to "after 2034." This delay has sparked mixed reactions among...
- 20. Aug 2024, 12:36
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: Arsenic substances in soil in Gifu 2.1 times the environmental standard
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10182
[JP] Nagano Prefecture to Reassess Environmental Impact of Contaminated Soil
Nagano Prefecture to Reassess Environmental Impact of Using Contaminated Soil from Linear Shinkansen Construction Following Public Opposition Nagano Prefecture plans to conduct a new environmental impact assessment in response to JR Central's plan to use soil containing heavy metals, exceeding safe...
- 17. Aug 2024, 12:49
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 202
- Views: 2144586
[JP] "great risk of a tunnel collapse"
Water levels drop near Linear construction site; countermeasures to be assessed, risk of a tunnel collapse JR Tokai has announced that it will examine whether the measures currently being taken at the site to reduce the water level in wells and other facilities near the Linear Central Shinkansen tu...
- 13. Aug 2024, 12:17
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Kanagawa Linear Maglev Station (Hashimoto)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15450
[JP]Entertainment at Kanagawa Maglev Station Construction Site
Delayed Opening of Sagamihara Linear Station: Exploring Entertainment Uses at the Construction Site Kanagawa Prefecture Considers Concerts and Events Kanagawa Prefecture is exploring ways to temporarily utilize the construction site of the underground Linear Chuo Shinkansen station in Midori Ward, ...
- 7. Aug 2024, 10:27
- Forum: PR China and Taiwan
- Topic: [CN] Hyperloop China 2 km test track
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3392
Re: [CN] Hyperloop China 2 km test track
The transportation system has been jointly developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited and Shanxi, according to the report. Source: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/china-aces-maglev-train-test Accessed 2024-08-07 Untitled-design-2024-08-06T152215.png ...
- 6. Aug 2024, 12:20
- Forum: PR China and Taiwan
- Topic: [CN] Hyperloop China 2 km test track
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3392
[CN] Hyperloop China 2 km test track
A novel ultra-high-speed (UHS) magnetic levitation transportation system has successfully completed its demonstration test in Shanxi Province, North China. Developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited and Shanxi, this maglev train could reach speeds of up to 1,000 km/h. The ...
- 5. Aug 2024, 12:49
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 202
- Views: 2144586
[JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Shizuoka expert group discusses how to deal with environmental impacts of linear construction, tunnel excavation On 5 August, Shizuoka Prefecture held a specialised committee to discuss the impact of tunnel excavation work for the Shizuoka section of the Linear Central Shinkansen on the flow rate a...
- 3. Aug 2024, 15:02
- Forum: Germany
- Topic: [DE][CN] New contract for the Transport System Bögl in China
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10772
Re: [DE][CN] TSB: 3.5km demonstration maglev line in Chengdu, China
Max Bögl completes demonstration maglev line . Max-TSB[1].jpg Press Release Photo: https://www.railjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Max-TSB.jpg Accessed: 2024-08-03 . Max Bögl, in collaboration with Xinzhu Road & Bridge Machinery, has completed a 3.5km demonstration maglev line in Chengdu...
- 1. Aug 2024, 11:28
- Forum: Other fields of application for Maglev technologies
- Topic: [JP] Japan introduces magnetic levitation for cars
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5644
[JP] Japan introduces magnetic levitation for cars
Japan introduces magnetic levitation for cars: the end of all engines and batteries A team of researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) has developed an innovative magnetic levitation track that operates without continuous power. The system requires an initial power in...
- 31. Jul 2024, 12:48
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Costs of Maglev to exceed 9 Trillion Yen.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5190
[JP] Costs of Maglev to exceed 9 Trillion Yen.
Prime Minister Maintains Linear "37-Year" Goal, Visits Mie Prefecture On the 31st, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reaffirmed the goal of completing the entire Linear Chuo Shinkansen line by 2037 during a visit to Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture. There are concerns about revising the target ye...
- 30. Jul 2024, 13:44
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Residents oppose Tunnel Construction Under Their Homes
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4942
[JP] Residents oppose Tunnel Construction Under Their Homes
Residents Speak Out in Court Over Concerns of a Maglev Tunnel Construction Under Their Homes Residents living in Ōta Ward, Setagaya Ward, and Machida City in Tokyo have filed a lawsuit against the government, demanding the revocation of the approval granted to JR Central to use "deep undergrou...
- 28. Jul 2024, 20:26
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33141
[JP] Lida City Maglev Station: Delayed until December 2031
リニア新幹線の県内駅 主要な構造部の工期5年余遅れる見通し Lida City Maglev Station: Delayed until December 2031 A public briefing was held in Iida City on July 23 regarding the delay in the opening of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen. JR Central officially announced that the construction period for major structural components, such...
- 28. Jul 2024, 18:27
- Forum: Germany
- Topic: [DE][CN] New contract for the Transport System Bögl in China
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10772
[DE][CN] New contract for the Transport System Bögl in China
New contract for the Transport System Bögl in China The Max Bögl Group and Xinzhu Road & Bridge Machinery Co. Ltd. have successfully completed all supply contracts related to the Transport System Bögl (TSB), a maglev train project. This partnership, established in 2018, included the constructio...
- 20. Jul 2024, 15:45
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: Arsenic substances in soil in Gifu 2.1 times the environmental standard
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10182
Re: Arsenic substances in soil in Gifu 2.1 times the environmental standard
Nakatsukawa Study Meeting to Discuss Concerns about Near-Construction Work, Residents Along the Nakatsukawa River in Response to Water Level Drop Issue . On July 19, residents in the Nakatsugawa area held an emergency study meeting on the linear groundwater problem at the Naegi Exchange Center in N...
- 16. Jul 2024, 16:49
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: Arsenic substances in soil in Gifu 2.1 times the environmental standard
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10182
[JP] Gifu:Falling Water Levels
Issues with Linear Construction, Including Falling Water Levels JR Tokai provides an explanation to Gifu Prefecture: "A detailed investigation into the cause of the problem is not currently being considered." The water level in wells in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, where a tunnel for t...
- 1. Jul 2024, 16:34
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Opening date 2029 instead of 2027 (tunnel construction)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2949
[JP] Opening date 2029 instead of 2027
Resolution to launch a campaign to "show the opening date of the section of the linear motor train line that has not yet started construction as soon as possible". A group made up of local governments in the prefecture, etc., held a meeting on the 1st with the aim of opening the entire Ch...
- 27. Jun 2024, 20:34
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
- Replies: 26
- Views: 33141
[JP] Lida City Maglev Station: Significant delays
JR Tokai: Prefectural Stations for Chuo Shinkansen Linear Central Bullet Train Completed Significant delays expected It has been learned that JR Tokai has informed local officials that the completion of the prefectural stations on the planned Chuo Shinkansen bullet train line in Iida City is now ex...
- 25. Jun 2024, 14:58
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
- Replies: 202
- Views: 2144586
[JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
JR Tokai President Niwa: "We want to start an investigation in Shizuoka Prefecture as soon as possible." At a press conference on the 25th, JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa expressed his desire to begin drilling surveys in Shizuoka Prefecture as soon as possible, saying that understanding...
- 21. Jun 2024, 12:45
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] JR Tokai Shareholders' Meeting: Maglev: Emphasis on Providing Information
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5709
[JP] JR Tokai Shareholders' Meeting: Maglev: Emphasis on Providing Information
JR東海株主総会「リニア工事 情報提供を重視して対応」 JR Tokai Shareholders' Meeting "Linear Construction: Responding with Emphasis on Providing Information At JR Tokai's General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 21, the Company announced that it will emphasize the importance of providing information to the local co...
- 18. Jun 2024, 15:30
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: [JP] Opening date 2029 instead of 2027 (tunnel construction)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2949
[JP] Opening date 2029 instead of 2027 (tunnel construction)
岐阜・恵那のリニア工事、完成は29年度に JR東海が目標後ろ倒し On the 18th, JR Tokai announced that the target completion date for the construction of tunnels and other facilities for the planned Chuo Shinkansen maglev line in Ena City, Gifu Prefecture, would be changed from 2027 to sometime between 2027 and 2029. The reason f...
- 12. Jun 2024, 19:18
- Forum: Hyperloop concepts
- Topic: [UAE] Hyperloop Dubai-Abu Dhabi project
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8132
[UAE] Hyperloop Dubai-Abu Dhabi project
The much-anticipated Hyperloop Dubai-Abu Dhabi project is set to transform transportation in the UAE. Promising unprecedented speed and efficiency, this futuristic mode of travel will significantly reduce travel times, offering a 12-minute journey between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, a trip that currently ...
- 12. Jun 2024, 12:03
- Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
- Topic: Arsenic substances in soil in Gifu 2.1 times the environmental standard
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10182
[JP] Toxic Substance Found at Linear Construction Site in Ena City
Toxic Substance Found at Linear Construction Site in Ena City, JR Tokai Reported to Gifu Prefecture 'One Month Late' JR Tokai announced that a toxic substance "hexavalent chromium" exceeding the national standard was detected in April at the construction site of the Linear Central Shinka...