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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...

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"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...

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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,...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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protiy78 wrote: ↑
18. Oct 2024, 15:11
Why hasn't anyone paid attention to this new maglev invention? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJeer8p9j8g

Well, it is not that new, maybe: Permanent magnets and a vehicle floating over them. Old tech?

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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FYI: Non-Japanese residents are not allowed to ride the Maglev.

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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...

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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...

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. 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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Court rejects residents' bid to halt maglev train construction The Kofu District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a group of residents of Yamanashi Prefecture demanding that Central Japan Railway halt construction of a section of a magnetic levitation train line that runs through the prefectu...

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Central Japan Railway Co., or JR Tokai, will briefly suspend drilling work at a tunnel for the planned Chuo Shinkansen magnetic levitation train line, after water levels in nearby wells decreased JR Tokai will dig several hundred meters deep to investigate geological conditions around the tunnel in...

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岐阜県内のリニアトンネル工事いったん中断し地質調査へ Linear tunnel construction in Gifu Prefecture suspended for geological survey JR Tokai Corporation (JR Tokai) has announced that it will suspend the construction of the Linear Central Shinkansen Tunnel in Gifu Prefecture to conduct a geological survey, as the tunnel rout...

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Shizuoka Prefecture's expert group 'approves' boring near Yamanashi Prefecture's linear tunnel boundary, a turnaround after governor's resignation Shizuoka Prefecture's expert panel has approved the halted boring survey for the Southern Alps Tunnel of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line in Yamanashi...

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NASA JPL Proposes Robotic Maglev Train for the Moon NASA is going to need a way to move materials around the lunar surface, so why not FLOAT? . hero-image.fill.size_994x559.v1715615786[1].jpg Source: https://www.extremetech.com/science/nasa-jpl-proposes-robotic-maglev-train-for-the-moon Accessed 20...

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Maglev line in focus as 6 enter race for governor of Shizuoka SHIZUOKA--A record high six first-time candidates are running in the election for governor of Shizuoka Prefecture to replace Heita Kawakatsu, who resigned after making offensive comments toward farmers and factory workers. The official c...

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Opening of GoTube at the Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences The Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences invites you to the inauguration of its Hyperloop test track. The university is proud to host a significant milestone in the history of its research on Hyperloop technology. A special eve...

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Yamanashi Prefecture and JR Tokai Agree to Collaborate on Regional Development Utilizing Linear Technology 山梨県とJR東海、リニア活用の地域振興　協業で合意 Governor Kotaro Nagasaki of Yamanashi Prefecture and President Shunsuke Niwa of Central Japan Railway Company (JR Tokai) met at the Yamanashi Prefectural Office on Au...

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JR Tokai President Says Financial Burden Will Be Eased Even if Linear Line Startup is Delayed 　At a press conference held on March 30, JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa stated that the financial impact of not opening the Linear Central Shinkansen (between Shinagawa and Nagoya) in 2027 "will be r...

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Nagasaki Governor: "Resume boring survey for linear central Shinkansen line as soon as possible" Commenting on the suspension of the boring survey for the Linear Central Shinkansen Line in Yamanashi Prefecture due to machine maintenance, Governor Nagasaki said, "I want the survey to ...

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リニア2027年開業断念「落胆大きい」知事がJR東海・丹羽社長に直接伝える「早く開業時期を明らかに」と注文も No new opening date given for Maglev line at this time Governor of Nagano Prefecture Directly Tells President Niwa of JR Tokai: "It's Very Disappointing" to Abandon Linear Line to Begin Operations in 2027; Orders to "Reveal the D...

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JR Tokai's President: "Continuing to Communicate with the Next Governor of Shizuoka Linear Shinkansen On April 17, JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa declined to comment on the resignation of Shizuoka Prefectural Governor Heita Kawakatsu, who had opposed the start of construction of the Shizuoka...

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Linear Central Shinkansen Prefectural Expert Group Reiterates Request for Investigation of Upstream Area At a meeting of the Prefectural Special Committee to Discuss the Impact of the Construction of the Linear Central Shinkansen on Shizuoka Prefecture, the prefectural government reiterated its req...

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Governor Kawakatsu's Resignation Does Not Clear the Way for Linear Project; Real Test Comes After Construction of Shizuoka Construction Zone Begins 　On April 10, 2024, Shizuoka Prefecture Governor Heita Kawakatsu submitted his resignation to the chairman of the prefectural assembly, drawing critici...

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JR Tokai begins excavation of Aichi section 2 of the Linear Tunnel . Shaft.JPG Meijo construction section" (March) to begin survey excavation (courtesy of JR Tokai). Source: https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOFD085HB0Y4A400C2000000/ Accessed: April 8, 2024 19:13 On April 8, JR Tokai announce...

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Linear Central Shinkansen "Partial construction in Yamanashi and Nagano to be completed in 2031." JR Tokai has announced that the "Linear Central Shinkansen" under construction will be completed in 2031 for part of the construction in Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures.JR Tokai an...

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JR Tokai: No opening of Linear Central Shinkansen in 2027, Shizuoka Prefecture refuses to allow construction to begin. JR Tokai has announced its intention to abandon the 2027 opening of the Linear Central Shinkansen, for which Shizuoka Prefecture has refused to allow construction to begin, as it h...

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Maryland leaders push back over funding of high-speed rail from Washington D.C. to New York City There's a big plan to build a high-speed rail from Washington D.C. to New York City. [...] While many are in favor of the proposed Northeast Maglev train, Maryland leaders say they should not have to fo...

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静岡リニア､相次ぐ｢新局面｣はJR東海に朗報か Governor Kawakatsu Meets with Director General of MLIT's Railway Bureau Note: The following text refelcts the opinion of Mr. Naoki Osaka, reporter of Toyo Keizai, who is favour of an early opening of the LInear Maglev line Info based on Japanese Media. https://article.auone....

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Maglev Sightseeing Express Line Boosts Tourism in Fenghuang Ancient Town Note: Info is from a China state-affiliated media. . 24021144[1].jpg . A maglev train stops at the maintenance depot of Fenghuang maglev sightseeing express line at Fenghuang ancient town in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous P...

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リニア中央新幹線の問題に進展か　静岡県が47項目の懸念について「具体的な解決策」を提示へ Progress Made on Linear Central Shinkansen Problem: Shizuoka Prefecture to Present "Specific Solutions" to 47 Concerns The problem of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line has yet to be resolved. Shizuoka Prefecture has announced that it will hold...

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Tokyo Shinagawa Construction progress For the Linear Central Shinkansen between Shinagawa in Tokyo and Nagoya, tunnels are being dug more than 40 metres below the surface in Tokyo, Kanagawa and Aichi. The Kawasaki site, where excavation for the survey has been completed, was opened to the press. Th...

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Linear Central Shinkansen Line Environmental Assessment of West Side of Nagoya Started JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa announced at a press conference that the company has begun geological surveys and other "environmental assessments" for the opening of the west side of the Linear Centra...

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New linear station, Sagamihara City development agreement, etc. to establish research base / Kanagawa 　JR Tokai, Kanagawa Prefecture and Sagamihara City signed a cooperation agreement on November 1 to develop the area around Kanagawa Station (tentative name) of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line. A...

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Perspectives missing from the debate on the revitalisation of the four linear 'intermediate stations' ' How many stops' is important to attract customers. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's estimate of the economic impact of increasing the number of stops on the Tokaido Shinkansen...

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Linear Shinkansen: Governors of Abe and four other prefectures ask PM Kishida for support The governors of the four prefectures where the intermediate station is to be built, including Nagano Governor Abe, met with Prime Minister Kishida and asked for clarification on the opening date and support f...

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Linear Maglev: How will it affect the Southern Alps?　National Expert Panel to Prepare a Report Soon 　In addition to the problem of the Oi River's water resources, a major concern about the linear construction is the impact on the ecosystem of the Southern Alps, which is also recognized as a "U...

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Daiichi Minami-Goma Tunnel, the first completed tunnel of a magnetic levitation line in Japan, successfully opened. . 90775a99-5cd9-460e-aecc-d0948a81fe5e[1].jpg . Source: https://www.ftvnews.com.tw/news/detail/2023A14I08M1 Accessed; 2023-10-25 The Daiichi Minami-Guma Tunnel in Yamanashi Prefecture...

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Germany-based investor Siemens Transportation Group Inc., with a head office in Makati City, is proposing quieter and smoother magnetic levitation (maglev) trains instead of the conventional ones. Chief operations officer Cesar Capellan of the state-owned Panay Railways, Inc. (PRI) said Gustav Hein...

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17 Aug 16:00. On 17 August, JR Tokai disclosed the overburden with safety measures to local government officials, appealing for its safety and asking for its acceptance by the local government. Some of the overburden from the construction of the Central Shinkansen Line contains naturally occurring t...

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A general meeting of the Alliance for the Promotion of the Construction of the Linear Central Shinkansen, an organisation of local governments and business organisations in Aichi Prefecture, was held to discuss the early construction of the Linear Shinkansen. The meeting adopted a resolution calling...

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The city of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong are planning a high-speed maglev train route with designed speed of 650 km per hour, said an expert at a forum held in Guanghzou, Guangdong province, on Aug 5. The maglev train plan aims to build a 30-minute traffic circle among the three cities, and a...

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An airport in Yamanashi Prefecture?　The key is the "Linear Central Shinkansen" under construction On July 24, Yamanashi Prefecture began accepting applications for a trustee to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of an airport in the prefecture. Currently, Yamanashi Prefectu...

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T okyo District Court Rejects Suit to Revoke Approval of Linear Maglev Line Tokyo, July 18, 2055: In a trial in which residents opposed to the Linear Central Shinkansen project connecting Shinagawa and Nagoya demanded that the government rescind its approval, claiming that the project "may have...

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A trial in Baltimore City Circuit Court to determine whether a high-speed train will be built in Westport on land obtained through condemnation has been postponed. Judge Lawrence Fletcher-Hill on Monday rescheduled the case to Aug. 22 just as jury selection was set to begin downtown. Ray Jackson, p...

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Bought out linear overburden yard' - ¥300m fraud - consultant's representative arrested. 04 Jul 18:59 The head of a consulting company in Tokyo has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for defrauding a company in Shizuoka Prefecture of 300 million yen by falsely claiming to acquire la...

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Mayor Namba on Maglev Construction: "ensure smooth implementation" June 26, 11:49 AM. Shizuoka City Mayor Namba stated in his first general question at the City Council meeting since taking office that he will "take measures to ensure proper environmental impact assessment, smooth im...

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Linear Tunneling Expert Panel Meeting Shows Effectiveness in Preventing Decrease in JR Tokai Flow At a meeting of national experts held on June 23 to discuss environmental protection in Shizuoka Prefecture in connection with the Linear Central Shinkansen tunnel construction project, the results of ...

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JR Tokai begins discussions on dam proposal; Shizuoka Mayor says, "We should definitely go ahead with it." June 23, 2011, 3:59 p.m. JR Tokai announced on 22 June that it had begun discussions on a proposal to use a dam to reduce water intake by the same amount as the water that will flow ...

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Linear Drilling Study "Should Proceed," Opinion of Committee Members at Shizuoka Prefecture Subcommittee Meeting Shizuoka, Japan The Shizuoka prefectural government held a subcommittee meeting on June 7 to discuss the issue of the lack of construction on the Shizuoka section of the Linear...

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JR Tokai Unveils Yamanashi Prefecture Elevated Bridge for Linear Central Shinkansen Line On 30 May, JR Tokai opened the construction site of the Linear Central Shinkansen elevated bridge to the press for the first time. The 21 metre high structure is almost complete. The construction of the elevate...

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JR Tokai explains how to manage filling at National Linear Experts Meeting On 16 May, a meeting of government experts was held in Tokyo to discuss environmental protection in connection with the construction of a tunnel in the Shizuoka construction zone of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line. This w...

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JR Tokai Promotes Shizuoka Construction Office Manager of Linear Maglev Line to CEO At a press conference held on May 16, JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa announced a number of personnel changes, including the promotion of the head of the Shizuoka Construction Office for the Linear Central Shinkans...

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Yamanashi Governor: 'Linear drilling survey needed for scientific basis' 17 May 2023, 2:00 [Paid subscribers only]. Speaking at a regular press conference on 16 May, Governor Kotaro Nagasaki of Yamanashi Prefecture said that the borehole survey on the Yamanashi Prefecture side of the linear Central ...

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Don't excavate section up to 300m from prefectural border" Shizuoka Prefecture reiterates request to JR Tokai over linear construction drilling In response to the construction of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line, where the "high-speed long advanced boring survey" from the Yamanashi...

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Linear tunneling resumes in Tokyo and Shinagawa construction zone, JR Tokai On 10 January, JR Tokai resumed the excavation of an underground tunnel for the Linear Central Shinkansen near Shinagawa Station using a shield machine, which had been suspended since last spring. The company plans to excav...

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