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3. Jul 2025, 18:59
Forum: Other fields of application for Maglev technologies
Topic: [US] XTI Aerospace Collaborates with MagLev Aero
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[US] XTI Aerospace Collaborates with MagLev Aero

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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30. Jun 2025, 15:16
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Tohoku University to Enhance Aerodynamic Performance of Maglev
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Views: 35

[JP] Tohoku University to Enhance Aerodynamic Performance of Maglev

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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28. Jun 2025, 12:41
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Nagano Urges JR Central to Strengthen Environmental Measures
Replies: 7
Views: 7459

[JP] JR Central Halts Groundwater Countermeasures

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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19. Jun 2025, 22:34
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Ko-shibu River Bridge
Replies: 1
Views: 502

[JP] Ko-shibu River Bridge

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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16. Jun 2025, 22:06
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Government urged to complete Maglev construction as soon as possible
Replies: 30
Views: 62732

[JP]Yamanashi Construction Industry Federation Confirms Continued Lobbying for Maglev-Related Contracts

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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14. Jun 2025, 13:44
Forum: Other fields of application for Maglev technologies
Topic: Can maglev reduce downtime of manufacturing transport systems?
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Views: 847

Can maglev reduce downtime of manufacturing transport systems?

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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13. Jun 2025, 15:41
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Nagano Urges JR Central to Strengthen Environmental Measures
Replies: 7
Views: 7459

[JP] Nagano – Iida City to Independently Investigate Rivers Near Maglev Construction Soil Site

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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11. Jun 2025, 11:51
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] "Even the Boars Are Gone": The Drying Waters and Local Anger Over the Maglev Construction
Replies: 6
Views: 7463

[JP] JR Central to Secure Alternative Water Sources

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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9. Jun 2025, 14:25
Forum: Fundamental issues relating to mobility, transport and Maglev
Topic: [JP] Rainfall Simulator
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Views: 516

[JP] Rainfall Simulator

“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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9. Jun 2025, 14:08
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Nagano Urges JR Central to Strengthen Environmental Measures
Replies: 7
Views: 7459

Re: [JP] Nagano Urges JR Central to Strengthen Environmental Measures

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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5. Jun 2025, 16:45
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] New Linear Maglev Station in Hashimoto Becomes a Public Attraction
Replies: 4
Views: 7645

[JP] Maglev Construction Site in Sagamihara Opens to Public as Equipment for Tunnel Boring Machine Arrives

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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5. Jun 2025, 09:42
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] JR Central Launches Full-Scale Maglev Tunnel Excavation in Aichi’s Kasugai City
Replies: 1
Views: 298

Re: [JP] JR Central Launches Full-Scale Maglev Tunnel Excavation in Aichi’s Kasugai City

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3. Jun 2025, 20:34
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] "Even the Boars Are Gone": The Drying Waters and Local Anger Over the Maglev Construction
Replies: 6
Views: 7463

[JP] JR Central Halts Chemical Grouting at Maglev Tunnel Site in Mizunami, Gifu Over Groundwater Concerns

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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2. Jun 2025, 12:21
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] JR Central Launches Full-Scale Maglev Tunnel Excavation in Aichi’s Kasugai City
Replies: 1
Views: 298

[JP] JR Central Launches Full-Scale Maglev Tunnel Excavation in Aichi’s Kasugai City

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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1. Jun 2025, 22:13
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Government urged to complete Maglev construction as soon as possible
Replies: 30
Views: 62732

Re: [JP] Government urged to complete Maglev construction as soon as possible

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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29. May 2025, 00:28
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Government urged to complete Maglev construction as soon as possible
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[JP] Maglev Construction Alliance Calls for Early Start and Clear Opening Date

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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24. May 2025, 11:08
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 212
Views: 2907997

[JP] JR Central to Investigate Upper Ōi River Ecosystem

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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21. May 2025, 23:50
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] JR Central Highlights Maglev's Role at Osaka Expo
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Views: 390

[JP] JR Central Highlights Maglev's Role at Osaka Expo

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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19. May 2025, 11:53
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] First Major Tunnel Breakthrough Achieved on Chuo MaglevLine
Replies: 3
Views: 945

Re: [JP] First Major Tunnel Breakthrough Achieved on Chuo Maglev Line

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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15. May 2025, 11:00
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Senior executives of Taisei and Kajima found guilty of bid-rigging
Replies: 1
Views: 12399

[JP] High-Speed Maglev Bid-Rigging Case

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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4. May 2025, 13:16
Forum: USA: Baltimore - Washington Maglev Project
Topic: [US] Baltimore - Washington Maglev: Strong criticism from opponents
Replies: 0
Views: 920

[US] Baltimore - Washington Maglev: Strong criticism from opponents

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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1. May 2025, 23:42
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Tokyo Shinagawa Station (Urban development) development
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Views: 24626

Re: [JP] Tokyo Shinagawa Station (Urban development) development

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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30. Apr 2025, 21:27
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 212
Views: 2907997

[JP] JR Tokai explanatory meetings

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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25. Apr 2025, 20:17
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Nagano Urges JR Central to Strengthen Environmental Measures
Replies: 7
Views: 7459

[JP] JR Central to Use Arsenic-Containing Soil for Linear Maglev Construction

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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24. Apr 2025, 18:39
Forum: Hyperloop concepts
Topic: The Hyperloop Dilemma: Why the Futuristic Transit System Remains Elusive
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The Hyperloop Dilemma: Why the Futuristic Transit System Remains Elusive

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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22. Apr 2025, 22:39
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Prof. Fujii Calls for Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension Before Maglev to Secure Regional Future
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Views: 2695

[JP] Prof. Fujii Calls for Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension Before Maglev to Secure Regional Future

「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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10. Apr 2025, 17:38
Forum: Korean Hyperloops
Topic: [KR] Propulsion tech research for Hypertube train
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Views: 3451

[KR] Propulsion tech research for Hypertube train

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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8. Apr 2025, 11:14
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] "Even the Boars Are Gone": The Drying Waters and Local Anger Over the Maglev Construction
Replies: 6
Views: 7463

[JP] The Drying Waters and Local Anger Over the Maglev Construction

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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4. Apr 2025, 19:29
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Maglev – 28 Years Since Test Runs Began
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Views: 3051

[JP] Maglev – 28 Years Since Test Runs Began

. 「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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31. Mar 2025, 11:56
Forum: Other fields of application for Maglev technologies
Topic: [CN] Maglev Rocket Launch Pad to Rival SpaceX by 2028
Replies: 1
Views: 4313

Re: [CN] Maglev Rocket Launch Pad to Rival SpaceX by 2028

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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28. Mar 2025, 13:36
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
Replies: 29
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[JP] Iida City Gathers Local Input on New Maglev Station Plaza

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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27. Mar 2025, 16:39
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Tokyo Court Dismisses Request to Halt Maglev Construction
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Views: 3264

[JP] Tokyo Court Dismisses Request to Halt Maglev Construction

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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25. Mar 2025, 19:10
Forum: Other fields of application for Maglev technologies
Topic: [CN] Maglev Rocket Launch Pad to Rival SpaceX by 2028
Replies: 1
Views: 4313

[CN] Maglev Rocket Launch Pad to Rival SpaceX by 2028

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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23. Mar 2025, 10:42
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 212
Views: 2907997

[JP] JR Tokai: "We plan to continue ...."

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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15. Mar 2025, 21:15
Forum: USA: Baltimore - Washington Maglev Project
Topic: [US] Northeast Maglev - Poll results
Replies: 1
Views: 10040

[US] Northeast Maglev - Poll results

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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11. Mar 2025, 16:13
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 212
Views: 2907997

[JP] Progress in Water Issue Talks for Shizuoka Section of Maglev Project

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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9. Mar 2025, 21:59
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Kofu City Station debate
Replies: 7
Views: 12187

Re: [JP] Kofu City Station debate

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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5. Mar 2025, 11:44
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Improper Handling of Excavated Soil in Yamanashi Maglev Tunnel Construction
Replies: 2
Views: 4814

[JP] Improper Handling of Hazardous Soil in Linear Project

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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3. Mar 2025, 17:31
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Maglev Tunnel Construction Delayed by 5,5 Years (Yamanashi )
Replies: 1
Views: 3801

[JP] Maglev Tunnel Construction Delayed by 5,5 Years (Yamanashi )

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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25. Feb 2025, 23:20
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] New Linear Maglev Station in Hashimoto Becomes a Public Attraction
Replies: 4
Views: 7645

Re: [JP] Sagamihara to Host 'Linear Future Stage' at Maglev Site in March

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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18. Feb 2025, 12:08
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Improper Handling of Excavated Soil in Yamanashi Maglev Tunnel Construction
Replies: 2
Views: 4814

[JP] Excavated Soil at Linear Chuo Shinkansen Construction Site Stored "Improperly"

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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15. Feb 2025, 15:01
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Nagano Urges JR Central to Strengthen Environmental Measures
Replies: 7
Views: 7459

[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...
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13. Feb 2025, 12:24
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 212
Views: 2907997

[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...
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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: 7433

[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...
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10. Feb 2025, 17:14
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Stalled Maglev Progress in Shizuoka
Replies: 7
Views: 8915

[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...
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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: 10829

[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...
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6. Feb 2025, 19:00
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Stalled Maglev Progress in Shizuoka
Replies: 7
Views: 8915

[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...
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4. Feb 2025, 12:36
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Stalled Maglev Progress in Shizuoka
Replies: 7
Views: 8915

[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...
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3. Feb 2025, 15:33
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Stalled Maglev Progress in Shizuoka
Replies: 7
Views: 8915

[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...
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30. Jan 2025, 22:05
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 212
Views: 2907997

[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...
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28. Jan 2025, 12:19
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Nagano Urges JR Central to Strengthen Environmental Measures
Replies: 7
Views: 7459

[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...
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27. Jan 2025, 22:47
Forum: Conferences & Events
Topic: [IN] Asia's first Global Hyperloop Competition; February 21-25, 2025
Replies: 1
Views: 5874

[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...
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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: 13528

[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...
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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: 13528

[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...
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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: 13528

[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...
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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: 13528

[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...
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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: 13528

[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...
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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: 13528

[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 ...
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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: 13528

[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...
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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: 6760

[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...
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15. Jan 2025, 18:05
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 212
Views: 2907997

[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 ...
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10. Jan 2025, 21:52
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 212
Views: 2907997

[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...
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9. Jan 2025, 12:52
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 212
Views: 2907997

[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. ...
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6. Jan 2025, 23:49
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Kofu City Station debate
Replies: 7
Views: 12187

[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...
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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: 6839

[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...
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1. Jan 2025, 13:00
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: [UK] Ultraspeed
Replies: 1
Views: 6912

[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...
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1. Jan 2025, 12:57
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: [UK] Ultraspeed
Replies: 1
Views: 6912

[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...
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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: 4953

[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....
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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: 4
Views: 7645

[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...
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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: 5666

[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...
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28. Dec 2024, 11:21
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Tokyo Shinagawa Station (Urban development) development
Replies: 13
Views: 24626

[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...
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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: 16216

[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 ...
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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: 5837

[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...
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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: 6555

[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...
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25. Dec 2024, 20:27
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Sagamihara Linear Shinkansen Maglev Train Depot
Replies: 0
Views: 5245

[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...
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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: 5666

[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...
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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: 5666

[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...
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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: 16216

[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...
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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: 8077

[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 ...
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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: 6760

[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...
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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: 16216

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...
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21. Dec 2024, 20:59
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
Replies: 29
Views: 55302

[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...
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18. Dec 2024, 23:08
Forum: Hyperloop concepts
Topic: [US][UK] Elon Musk proposes undersea Hyperloop tunnel
Replies: 1
Views: 6450

[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...
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18. Dec 2024, 22:54
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Kofu City Station debate
Replies: 7
Views: 12187

[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...
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18. Dec 2024, 20:43
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 212
Views: 2907997

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...
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14. Dec 2024, 19:55
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Stalled Maglev Progress in Shizuoka
Replies: 7
Views: 8915

[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 ...
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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: 16216

[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...
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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: 7500

[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...
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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: 4522

[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,...
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26. Nov 2024, 13:31
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
Replies: 29
Views: 55302

[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...
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23. Nov 2024, 21:12
Forum: Other fields of application for Maglev technologies
Topic: Wind turbines with magnetic levitation
Replies: 0
Views: 7460

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 ...
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22. Nov 2024, 12:16
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 212
Views: 2907997

[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...
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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: 7839

[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 ...
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14. Nov 2024, 14:02
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Tokyo Shinagawa Station (Urban development) development
Replies: 13
Views: 24626

[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...
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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: 7839

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...
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9. Nov 2024, 22:45
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Tokyo Shinagawa Station (Urban development) development
Replies: 13
Views: 24626

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...
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8. Nov 2024, 20:28
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Tokyo Shinagawa Station (Urban development) development
Replies: 13
Views: 24626

[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...
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4. Nov 2024, 11:56
Forum: Arab Countries
Topic: [UAE] UAE hyperloop stalls, but ‘magnetic levitation’ hopes remain
Replies: 0
Views: 7528

[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 ...