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by Miss Maglev
22. Feb 2022, 13:23
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Nara Maglev station debate
Replies: 8
Views: 4910

Nara Maglev station location

Nara City and Yamato Koriyama City, two of the three cities in the prefecture that have been trying to attract a station to the Linear Central Shinkansen being built by JR Central, have jointly submitted a request to the prefectural government for the early establishment of a station. The city of Ik...
by Miss Maglev
21. Feb 2022, 23:17
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Nara Maglev station debate
Replies: 8
Views: 4910

Nara Maglev station debate

Mayor of Nara and Mayor of Yamato Koriyama make joint request for linear maglev station Nara City and Yamato Koriyama City to have a single station  On April 21, Motoyasu Nakagawa, mayor of Nara City, and Kiyoshi Ueda, mayor of Yamato Koriyama City, submitted a joint request to Governor Shogo Arai ...
by Miss Maglev
21. Feb 2022, 23:10
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem

Yoshida mayor fears withdrawal of businesses due to impact of groundwater contamination  Norihiko Tamura, mayor of Yoshida Town, one of the 10 cities and towns in the Oigawa River basin, said at a regular press conference on February 21 that groundwater is a lifeline. He also mentioned the possibil...
by Miss Maglev
19. Feb 2022, 15:54
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

JR Tokai to strengthen its response to opinions and requests

On February 17, JR Tokai announced that it would strengthen the structure of its Shizuoka branch in order to start construction of the Shizuoka section of the Linear Central Shinkansen at an early date. At a press conference in Tokyo, President Shin Kaneko said, "We want to dispel concerns thro...
by Miss Maglev
17. Feb 2022, 17:14
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

JR Tokai to strengthen Shizuoka system to start construction of Linear Maglev

JR Tokai to strengthen Shizuoka system to start construction of Linear Maglev On the 17th, JR Tokai announced that it will strengthen the structure of its Shizuoka branch office in order to start construction of the Shizuoka section of the Linear Central Shinkansen at an early date. The company hop...
by Miss Maglev
14. Feb 2022, 22:01
Forum: USA: Baltimore - Washington Maglev Project
Topic: [US] Northeast Maglev Company News
Replies: 38
Views: 34783

Northeast Maglev Company: Valentines Day

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Source: https://twitter.com/NortheastMaglev/sta ... mKAV4Jn1bA Accessed: 2022-02-14
by Miss Maglev
12. Feb 2022, 12:56
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Photo: Tokyo Shinagawa TBM launch shaft for the Maglev Chuo Shinkansen
Replies: 8
Views: 26686

Photo: Tokyo Shinagawa TBM launch shaft for the Maglev Chuo Shinkansen

Image of an N700 Shinkansen train passing by the Tokyo Kita Shinagawa Tunnel Boring Machine launch shaft for the Maglev Chuo Shinkansen. . FLZCM5AVkAE4Znf.png . Source: @TonamiPlayman https://twitter.com/TonamiPlayman/status/1492454533397565443?s=20&t=DAbxyYPQcQ9UdHHuzcnqug Accesseed: 2022-02-12
by Miss Maglev
11. Feb 2022, 00:04
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Government urged to complete Maglev construction as soon as possible
Replies: 24
Views: 49304

Gov. Abe and President of JR Tokai hold talks on linear maglev construction

Gov. Abe and President of JR Tokai hold talks on linear maglev construction Governor Moriichi Abe and President Shin Kaneko of the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Tokai) held an online meeting on the construction of the Linear Central Shinkansen. At the beginning of the meeting, which was open to...
by Miss Maglev
10. Feb 2022, 23:45
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Construction of Tenryu River maglev bridge to begin in September
Replies: 6
Views: 4878

Construction of Piers for the Tenryu River Bridge (Nagano Pref.) in March

Construction of Piers for the Tenryu River Bridge (Nagano Pref.) in March  On February 9, Takaki Village explained to the village council that the construction of piers for the Tenryu River Bridge, which is under construction in the village, will begin in March. The concrete pouring for the foundat...
by Miss Maglev
9. Feb 2022, 19:16
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site
Replies: 26
Views: 11768

Gifu Prefecture's Expert Panel Examines Linear Tunnel Construction Accident

Gifu Prefecture's Expert Panel Examines Linear Tunnel Construction Accident: "It is important for JR Tokai to take responsibility". . CBC News.JPG .  A panel of experts from Gifu Prefecture has compiled the results of its investigation into the collapse of a tunnel on the Central Linear R...
by Miss Maglev
8. Feb 2022, 11:55
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Mie Prefecture Sets Up 'Linear Propulsion Headquarters' to Evaluate Potential Station Sites
Replies: 4
Views: 3630

Mie Prefecture Sets Up 'Linear Propulsion Headquarters' to Evaluate Potential Station Sites

Mie Prefecture Sets Up 'Linear Propulsion Headquarters' to Evaluate Potential Station Sites On February 8, 2022, the Mie Prefectural Government established a "Headquarters for Linear Propulsion" in the prefectural office, headed by Governor Katsuyuki Iku. The task force will evaluate thre...
by Miss Maglev
5. Feb 2022, 13:07
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

Impacts of JR Maglev on Shizuoka (research project)

Impacts of JR Maglev on Shizuoka (research project) Shizuoka City is conducting a study on the impacts of the opening of the Shizuoka section of the Minami-Alps Tunnel on the Central Linear Shinkansen Line, which has not yet begun construction. However, even after an expert panel of the Ministry of...
by Miss Maglev
31. Jan 2022, 22:30
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Nagoya Maglev Station
Replies: 10
Views: 6835

Nagoya Maglev Station: Clearing Land in the Building District

Clearing Land in the Building District around Nagoya Station Buildings to be Removed for Linear Construction In the vicinity of Nagoya Station, buildings are being demolished one after another and vacant lots are becoming more prominent. Looking over the area from above, it looks like a valley is f...
by Miss Maglev
30. Jan 2022, 23:05
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site
Replies: 26
Views: 11768

Gifu Pref.: The need to strengthen surveillance and cooperation among construction companies 

The need to strengthen surveillance and cooperation among construction companies  The Gifu prefectural government held a meeting on January 30 to review safety measures in the wake of the collapse of a tunnel under construction for the Central Linear Railway in Gifu Prefecture. The experts pointed ...
by Miss Maglev
27. Jan 2022, 13:03
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Re-use of soil from maglev tunnel construction in Nara
Replies: 2
Views: 2057

Re-use of soil from maglev tunnel construction in Mutsuzawa

JR Tokai sends results of environmental assessment of Shimojo site to prefectural government and village On January 26, JR Tokai sent the results of an environmental research and environmental impact study of the planned site in Mutsuzawa, Shimojo Village, where the residual soil generated by the t...
by Miss Maglev
25. Jan 2022, 21:55
Forum: USA: Baltimore - Washington Maglev Project
Topic: [US] Northeast Maglev Company News
Replies: 38
Views: 34783

Re: Northeast Maglev Company News

Transforming our transportation system will be crucial to fighting climate change. SCMAGLEV technology is a safe, viable option that could revolutionize low-emission transportation for the region. Source: https://twitter.com/NortheastMaglev/status/1485673761974079488?s=20 Accessed: 2022-01-25 . FJ4...
by Miss Maglev
22. Jan 2022, 20:50
Forum: General maglev debate in China
Topic: [CN] maglev connecting five 'new cities'
Replies: 0
Views: 3005

[CN] maglev connecting five 'new cities'

[CN] maglev connecting five 'new cities' Better transport connections will ensure the success of Shanghai's core strategy to build five "new cities" in its suburban areas through 2025, deputies said in their suggestions to government during the ongoing Shanghai People's Congress. The econ...
by Miss Maglev
21. Jan 2022, 15:46
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: JR Tokai to offer Maglev test rides
Replies: 3
Views: 3198

JR Tokai postpones Maglev test rides

On January 21, JR Tokai announced that it would postpone the public test ride of an improved version of the Linear Central Shinkansen. The company had announced that it would hold the event this spring, but will reconsider the timing in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.  The improved test ...
by Miss Maglev
20. Jan 2022, 11:42
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

Shizuoka Prefecture and mayors of the basin exchange opinions on the interim report on the linear railway

Shizuoka Prefecture and mayors of the basin exchange opinions on the interim report on the linear railway On [2022, January] the 20th, Shizuoka Prefecture exchanged opinions with the leaders of municipalities along the Oigawa River, who are concerned about the impact of the construction of the Shiz...
by Miss Maglev
18. Jan 2022, 16:24
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site
Replies: 26
Views: 11768

JR Tokai: Nagano Maglev construction to resume

Nagano Maglev construction to resume next week = Report to prefectural government on measures to prevent recurrence -  JR Tokai said on Jan. 18 that it will resume construction of the Ina Mountain Tunnel in Toyooka Village, Nagano Prefecture. One worker was slightly injured in a landslide at the co...
by Miss Maglev
15. Jan 2022, 22:38
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site
Replies: 26
Views: 11768

Inadequate ground survey for linear maglev system, no lessons learned from Gaikan Expressway accident?

Inadequate ground survey for linear maglev system, no lessons learned from Gaikan Expressway accident? The government has decided to respond to the questionnaire submitted by Mr. Taku Yamazoe, a member of the House of Councillors of the Japan Communist Party, regarding the construction of the Linea...
by Miss Maglev
13. Jan 2022, 12:13
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site
Replies: 26
Views: 11768

Cause of the Maglev Tunnel Cave-In

JR Tokai explains cause and measures to prevent recurrence to prefectural government  In November 2021, one worker was slightly injured when rocks and other materials collapsed during construction of a working tunnel in the Ina mountainous area of Nagano's Toyooka village on the Central Linear Shin...
by Miss Maglev
10. Jan 2022, 16:36
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Expected effects of Gifu Maglev Station
Replies: 4
Views: 3830

Gifu Maglev Station: draft design book

img_f7a5cbb8c141787cb2d158a643671846391029[1].jpg . Source: Gifu City: https://www.gifu-np.co.jp/articles/-/30620 Accessed on 2022-01-10 Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture, has prepared a draft design book for the area around the Gifu Prefectural Station (tentative name) on the Linear Central Shinka...
by Miss Maglev
9. Jan 2022, 21:05
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Re-use of soil from maglev tunnel construction in Nara
Replies: 2
Views: 2057

Re-use of soil from maglev tunnel construction in Nara

Nara Gov. Arai plans to use sediment from linear railway construction for wide-area disaster prevention Gov. Shogo Arai has announced a plan to transport about 7 million cubic meters of earth and sand generated from the construction of tunnels in the prefecture for the Linear Central Shinkansen Lin...
by Miss Maglev
9. Jan 2022, 20:21
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Nara Maglev station debate
Replies: 8
Views: 4910

[JP] Nara Maglev station debate

 The Tokyo-Osaka Shinkansen Line is expected to connect Nagoya with intermediate stations in Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture, and "near Nara City" before entering Osaka City. However, the three cities of Nara, Ikoma and Yamato Koriyama are aiming to invite the intermediate station. Source: ...
by Miss Maglev
6. Jan 2022, 22:01
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Expected effects of Gifu Maglev Station
Replies: 4
Views: 3830

Gifu Maglev Station (Nakatsugawa City)

20220105_163203_15575[1].jpg . Source: https://www.kensetsunews.com/archives/651376 Accessseed Jan 6, 2022. The station building is at the top left of the graphic. At the bottom right are the tracks of the conventional JR Railway. Creating a space in front of the station based on the theme of clear...
by Miss Maglev
5. Jan 2022, 22:02
Forum: USA: Baltimore - Washington Maglev Project
Topic: [US] Northeast Maglev Company News
Replies: 38
Views: 34783

Northeast Maglev at 311 mph?

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Source: Twitter https://twitter.com/NortheastMaglev/sta ... 94721?s=20 Accessed: 2021-01-05
by Miss Maglev
5. Jan 2022, 00:01
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Government urged to complete Maglev construction as soon as possible
Replies: 24
Views: 49304

JP Prime Minister: "Open the Shinagawa-Nagoya line as soon as possible"

JP Prime Minister: "Open the Shinagawa-Nagoya line as soon as possible"   On January 4, Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference after visiting Ise Jingu Shrine in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, and revealed his determination to open the Linear Central Shinkansen at an early date (photo ...
by Miss Maglev
3. Jan 2022, 22:45
Forum: General maglev debate in China
Topic: New Chinese EMS Transrapid vehicle design
Replies: 1
Views: 4092

New Chinese EMS Transrapid vehicle design

Source: https://twitter.com/ECVELI_SAKURA/status/1478042670908022790?s=20 Accessed 2022-01-03 . FIMP9KZaIAMxn-6.jpg . Source: https://twitter.com/ECVELI_SAKURA/status/1478042670908022790?s=20 Accessed 2022-01-03 . FIMP-XxaMAEAgAY.jpg . Source: https://twitter.com/ECVELI_SAKURA/status/147804267090802...
by Miss Maglev
2. Jan 2022, 17:49
Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
Topic: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line
Replies: 15
Views: 10362

Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev Line S1

New signage on the Mentogou Maglev part. The lowercase “a” looks very Avant Garde... #BeijingSubway486 Source: David Feng High-speed train 505'189 km, x4'314 @DavidFengTrains https://twitter.com/DavidFengTrains/sta ... 84448?s=20 Accessed: 2022-01-02 . FH8E2BgVkAEBzY7.jpg . Source: David Feng High-...
by Miss Maglev
2. Jan 2022, 17:44
Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
Topic: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line
Replies: 15
Views: 10362

Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev Line S1

Maglev eastbound to Jin’an Bridge interchange…
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2022-01-02 Beijing Urban Maglev Line S1
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Source: David Feng High-speed train 505'189 km, x4'314 @DavidFengTrains https://twitter.com/DavidFengTrains/sta ... 84448?s=20
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by Miss Maglev
2. Jan 2022, 17:41
Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
Topic: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line
Replies: 15
Views: 10362

Photo: Beijing Maglev Line S1

Defo station 20/378 of #BeijingSubway486. Shichang terminus of Beijing’s Mentougou Maglev aka the S1 line (as the original, now much-antiquated plans). This is in the eastern end of the way-out-west district of Mentougou. Source: David Feng High-speed train 505'189 km, x4'314 @DavidFengTrains https...
by Miss Maglev
2. Jan 2022, 17:38
Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
Topic: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line
Replies: 15
Views: 10362

Re: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line

Station 21/378 of #BeijingSubway486 appears in aqua blue. It’s Liyuanzhuang on the Mentougou Maglev in the western suburbs. Source: David Feng High-speed train 505'189 km, x4'314 @DavidFengTrains https://twitter.com/DavidFengTrains/status/1473528546375225350?s=20 Accessed: 2022-01-02 . FHMGZNvXsAIw...
by Miss Maglev
2. Jan 2022, 17:31
Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
Topic: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line
Replies: 15
Views: 10362

Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev lines

That’s station 25/378 of #BeijingSubway486, Xiaoyuan station on the Mentougou Maglev. Literally meaning “small gardens”... Source: David Feng High-speed train 505'189 km, x4'314 @DavidFengTrains https://twitter.com/DavidFengTrains/status/1476462383791243264?s=20 Accessed: 2022-01-02 . FH1ytNcakAURv...
by Miss Maglev
2. Jan 2022, 17:26
Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
Topic: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line
Replies: 15
Views: 10362

Re: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line

Beijing Mentougou Maglev Line
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Source: David Feng High-speed train 505'189 km, x4'314 @DavidFengTrains https://twitter.com/DavidFengTrains/sta ... 60323?s=20 Accessed: 2022-01-02
by Miss Maglev
2. Jan 2022, 17:23
Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
Topic: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line
Replies: 15
Views: 10362

Re: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line

2022-01-02 Beijing Maglev
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Source: David Feng High-speed train 505'189 km, x4'314 @DavidFengTrains https://twitter.com/DavidFengTrains/sta ... 89376?s=20 Accessed: 2022-01-02
by Miss Maglev
2. Jan 2022, 17:21
Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
Topic: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line
Replies: 15
Views: 10362

Re: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line

By the way…you might want to note that that big boxy cover thing (to the right of the huge white bridge) is…ANOTHER MENTOUGOU MAGLEV STATION! That’s be Qiaohuying. Two here are VERY close. But it’s the longest distance between two stops to next stn, Jin’an Br. Source: David Feng High-speed train 505...
by Miss Maglev
2. Jan 2022, 17:18
Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
Topic: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line
Replies: 15
Views: 10362

Re: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line

This an eastbound with another westbound on the other platform. All Mentougou Maglev stations, by the way, use side platforms only. Source: David Feng High-speed train 505'189 km, x4'314 @DavidFengTrains https://twitter.com/DavidFengTrains/status/1476939461951102977?s=20 Accessed: 2022-01-02 . FH8k...
by Miss Maglev
2. Jan 2022, 17:15
Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
Topic: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line
Replies: 15
Views: 10362

Re: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line

#BeijingSubway486 station 35/378 here, Sidaoqiao station on the Mentougou maglev. Source: David Feng High-speed train 505'189 km, x4'314 @DavidFengTrains https://twitter.com/DavidFengTrains/status/1476939298012155906?s=20 Accessed 2022-01-02 . FH8kdMWaUAI5HZi.jpg . Source: David Feng High-speed tra...
by Miss Maglev
2. Jan 2022, 17:11
Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
Topic: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line
Replies: 15
Views: 10362

Re: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line

The Mentougou Maglev bit has a brown station livery and is one of the late 2017 originals… #BeijingSubway486 Source: David Feng High-speed train 505'189 km, x4'314 @DavidFengTrains Twitter https://twitter.com/DavidFengTrains/status/1477162559375650823?s=20 2022-01-02 . . Source: David Feng High-spe...
by Miss Maglev
2. Jan 2022, 17:06
Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
Topic: Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev line
Replies: 15
Views: 10362

Photo: Beijing Urban Maglev lines

Beijing’s first low-to-medium speed maglev transportation line has started operation, which makes public transportation more convenient in the western part of the capital Source: Twitter. https://twitter.com/EDNewsChina/status/1477511116154900480?s=20 Accessed 2022-01-02 . FIEshk6aUAASCJj.jpg . Sou...
by Miss Maglev
31. Dec 2021, 01:26
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: JR Maglev: The Government Needs to Take a Stand
Replies: 1
Views: 1691

JR Maglev: The Government Needs to Take a Stand

JR Maglev: The Government Needs to Take a Stand The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has issued an interim report on the issue of Shizuoka Prefecture's refusal to allow construction to begin on a tunnel in the prefecture because of concerns about the impact on water re...
by Miss Maglev
26. Dec 2021, 20:52
Forum: General maglev debate in China
Topic: China to further explore 600km/h maglev in 14th FYP period
Replies: 0
Views: 3048

China to further explore 600km/h maglev in 14th FYP period

China to explore 600km/h maglev, among others, in 14th FYP period China will try to develop faster maglev trains running as fast as 600 kilometers per hour (km/h), according to a new plan released on Thursday by the country's National Railway Administration (NRA). [...] The NRA's plan is not limite...
by Miss Maglev
21. Dec 2021, 18:38
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Opening of JR Maglev to be Delayed to 2029 or later 
Replies: 3
Views: 2316

Ministry instructs JR Tokai on maglev project

1000074118_20211221210004_m[1].jpg . Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/shutoken-news/20211221/1000074118.html Accessed 2021-12-21 On December 21, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito met with JR Tokai President Shin Kaneko and instructed him to take action to alleviate the con...
by Miss Maglev
20. Dec 2021, 11:50
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Opening of JR Maglev to be Delayed to 2029 or later 
Replies: 3
Views: 2316

Opening of JR Maglev to be Delayed to 2029 or later 

Opening of JR Maglev to be Delayed to 2029 or Later  A panel of experts from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) compiled an interim report on December 19 regarding the construction of the Shizuoka section of the Linear Central Shinkansen line, which has been postpone...
by Miss Maglev
17. Dec 2021, 16:09
Forum: Medium Speed / Urban Maglev
Topic: Roll out: Xingguo maglev sky train in Wuhan
Replies: 1
Views: 3558

Re: Roll out: Xingguo maglev sky train in Wuhan

Source: https://twitter.com/BaNAgVfJAp1skIM/status/1471805690515804166?s=20 Date: December 17, 2021. FGznDxhXsA0pnSk.jpg . Source: https://twitter.com/BaNAgVfJAp1skIM/status/1471805690515804166?s=20 Date: December 17, 2021. FGznE0AXEAA26uc.jpg . Source: https://twitter.com/BaNAgVfJAp1skIM/status/147...
by Miss Maglev
13. Dec 2021, 12:02
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Lida City and Maglev Station Implementation impact
Replies: 19
Views: 18524

Re: Live Camera: Lida City and Maglev Implementation impact

 The company decided to install a live camera because the residents of the prefecture have high expectations for the construction of the station, which is attracting a lot of attention.  The live camera will show the areas of Kamigo Iinuma, Zakoji, and Ashima in Takaki Village. The images can be vi...
by Miss Maglev
7. Dec 2021, 17:53
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

JR's environmental assessment inadequate for water problem

JR's environmental assessment inadequate for water problem (?) Regarding the water problem in the Oi River caused by the construction of the Central Linear Railway, Vice Governor Takashi Namba pointed out that JR Tokai's initial assessment of the environmental impact of the project was inadequate, ...
by Miss Maglev
6. Dec 2021, 12:50
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Takagi Maglev Viaduct
Replies: 0
Views: 1496

Takagi Maglev Viaduct

Villagers Search for Relocation Site as Central Linear Railway Viaduct Constructed . CNTS2021120600056_M.jpg . Location map. Source: Japanese Media https://www.shinmai.co.jp/news/article/CNTS2021120600074 Accessed: 2021/12/06 . CNTS2021120600057_M.jpg . JR東海が作成した、阿島北地区に建設する高架橋のイメージ(合成写真) An image of...
by Miss Maglev
1. Dec 2021, 21:44
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site
Replies: 26
Views: 11768

Going Forward is Hell, Going Backward is Hell

JR東海「リニア新幹線」進むも地獄・退くも地獄 JR Tokai's "Linear Shinkansen": Going Forward is Hell, Going Backward is Hell The Linear project that can't be withdrawn  Translated from Japanese Media. Source: http://www.zaiten.co.jp/article/2021/12/post-335.html Accessed: 2021-12-01 http://www.zaiten.co.jp/arti...
by Miss Maglev
29. Nov 2021, 18:54
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site
Replies: 26
Views: 11768

Gifu governor urges JR Central to reexamine safety measures for linear maglev construction

岐阜知事ら、安全対策の再点検要望 リニア工事でJR東海に Gifu governor urges JR Central to reexamine safety measures for linear maglev construction  On November 29, Governor Hajime Furuta of Gifu Prefecture and the mayors of seven cities and towns in the prefecture issued a letter of request to the Central Japan Railway Compa...
by Miss Maglev
25. Nov 2021, 12:11
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site
Replies: 26
Views: 11768

Safety promotion council (tunnel construction)

事故防止のための情報を共有…リニア工事の安全推進協議会 中津川市等で初会合 トンネル事故受けJRが設置 First meeting of the Safety Promotion Council for Linear Maglev Construction In the wake of a series of accidents involving tunnels on the Central Linear Railway Shinkansen in October and November, a safety promotion council was established to sha...
by Miss Maglev
20. Nov 2021, 13:04
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Financing of the JR Maglev - "Profitability is expected to worsen" (?)
Replies: 0
Views: 1442

Financing of the JR Maglev - "Profitability is expected to worsen" (?)

Text translated form the Japanese Website https://www.at-s.com/ats-static/img/news2020/logo_title.svg https://www.at-s.com/news/article/shizuoka/988922.html Accesssed: November 20, 2021 The profitability of a "national policy" (?)  In 2016, the then cabinet of Shinzo Abe announced a policy...
by Miss Maglev
17. Nov 2021, 13:03
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site
Replies: 26
Views: 11768

JR Tokai to Establish Council to Prevent Recurrence of Accidents

JR Tokai to Establish Council to Prevent Recurrence of Accidents in Linear-Maglev-Shinkansen Construction https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20211117/K10013351781_2111171842_2111171919_01_02.jpg November 17, 2021 7:19 PM In the wake of a series of accidents in the tunnel construction of the Linear Ce...
by Miss Maglev
13. Nov 2021, 23:08
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: ... we can see a bright future
Replies: 0
Views: 1439

... we can see a bright future

In 2027, the 286-kilometer line between Tokyo and Nagoya will open to traffic. Some people say that high-speed rail is unnecessary due to the spread of remote work, but if anything, connecting Tokyo and Nagoya in 40 minutes will make it easier for people to work remotely, and we will enter an era w...
by Miss Maglev
12. Nov 2021, 11:17
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Students Visit the Oigawa River, where water is expected to run out due to tunnel construction
Replies: 0
Views: 1441

Students Visit the Oigawa River, where water is expected to run out due to tunnel construction

 Fourteen students from Tsugeno High School in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture, who are learning about the Central Linear Railway, recently visited the upper reaches of the Oi River, where the construction of the Southern Alps Tunnel for the linear railway is planned, as part of their classwork an...
by Miss Maglev
9. Nov 2021, 22:58
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Appeal by citizens' group rejected
Replies: 0
Views: 1390

Appeal by citizens' group rejected

Appeal by citizens' group rejected November 4, 2021 17:55 In a lawsuit filed against the prefecture by members of a citizens' group in Kofu City, who opposed the construction, the Supreme Court's Third Petty Bench (Chief Justice Eriko Watanabe) ruled against the citizens' appeal, saying that it was...
by Miss Maglev
2. Nov 2021, 16:21
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site
Replies: 26
Views: 11768

JR Tokai to postpone groundbreaking ceremony for Gifu station

JR Tokai to postpone groundbreaking ceremony for Gifu station Following a tunnel collapse accident on the Linear Central Shinkansen line that killed and injured two workers, JR Tokai has announced that it will postpone the November 10th "safety and groundbreaking ceremony" for the Gifu Pr...
by Miss Maglev
1. Nov 2021, 19:05
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site
Replies: 26
Views: 11768

JR Tokai resumes construction in eight linear sections

JR Tokai resumes construction in eight linear sections  On November 1, JR Tokai announced that it had resumed excavation work in eight of the 14 construction zones that had been suspended following the collapse of the Seto Tunnel on the Central Linear Shinkansen Line in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefe...
by Miss Maglev
31. Oct 2021, 10:50
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site
Replies: 26
Views: 11768

JR Central halts works on maglev tunnel after fatal incident

JR Central halts works on maglev tunnel after fatal incident Central Japan Railway Co., or JR Central, said Thursday that it has halted construction work on mountain tunnels for its maglev Shinkansen train line, following a deadly tunnel collapse the previous day. [...] The company said that it wil...
by Miss Maglev
28. Oct 2021, 00:00
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site
Replies: 26
Views: 11768

Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site

b_14797008[1].jpg . Photo from Japanese News https://www.kobe-np.co.jp/news/zenkoku/compact/202110/p1_0014796688.shtml Accessed October 28, 2021. . At around 7:20 p.m. on the 27th, a 119 call came in reporting a collapse at a construction site in the Seto Tunnel of the Central Linear Shinkansen Lin...
by Miss Maglev
27. Oct 2021, 23:51
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site
Replies: 26
Views: 11768

Re: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site

K10013324801_2110272204_2110272204_01_04[1].jpg . Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20211027/k10013324801000.html Accessed: October 28, 2021 At around 7:20 p.m. on the night of the 27th, a construction worker reported to the fire department that there was a collapse at the construction site ...
by Miss Maglev
27. Oct 2021, 18:03
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site
Replies: 26
Views: 11768

Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site

Tunnel Cave-In Kills Worker at Maglev Construction Site A tunnel cave-in occurred at a magnetic levitation train line construction site in the central Japan city of Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture, on Wednesday, killing a worker there and injuring another, according to local police and other authoriti...
by Miss Maglev
22. Oct 2021, 11:43
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

Re: The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem

At a public debate held in early October, the focus of the discussion was on the issue of the linear maglev. Mr. Tatsunori Ibayashi, former incumbent of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), said, "The draft of the interim report was presented (at a meeting of national experts). The issues have ...
by Miss Maglev
21. Oct 2021, 00:02
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Construction begins on JR Maglev Maintencance Yard in Gifu
Replies: 1
Views: 1274

Construction starts on Chuo Maglev depot

The contract for the 2000m-long, 400m-wide depot was awarded on March 18 2020, with the site set to cover 50 hectares. In addition to facilities such as maintenance and inspection roads, Chubu depot will have a factory where new rolling stock will be assembled and overhauled. The other maintenance ...
by Miss Maglev
19. Oct 2021, 16:13
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

Shizuoka Prefecture writes opinion on draft report of national expert panel on linear line issue

Translated from Japanese Media reports Source: https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOCC1950O0Z11C21A0000000/ Accessed: October 19, 2021 20:01 Shizuoka Prefecture has written an opinion on the draft of an interim report by a national expert panel discussing the decline in the volume of water in the Oi...
by Miss Maglev
17. Oct 2021, 11:36
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Government urged to complete Maglev construction as soon as possible
Replies: 24
Views: 49304

Maglev line starting date still up in the air as costs keep rising

Maglev line starting date still up in the air as costs keep rising Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) initially planned to have the Chuo Shinkansen Line in operation between the capital’s Shinagawa Station and Nagoya Station in 2027, with a later connection to Osaka. The maglev line will go throu...
by Miss Maglev
15. Oct 2021, 12:17
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Construction begins on JR Maglev Maintencance Yard in Gifu
Replies: 1
Views: 1274

Construction begins on JR Maglev Maintencance Yard in Gifu

Construction begins on JR Maglev Chubu Maintencance Yard in Gifu English translation of Japanese Media Report (Tomura Noboru). On the 14th, JR Tokai started construction of the Chubu General Maglev Train Depot (Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture) for the Linear Central Shinkansen. The construction w...
by Miss Maglev
14. Oct 2021, 02:05
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Ida city Mayor Ken Sato reflects on Maglev
Replies: 0
Views: 1399

Ida city Mayor Ken Sato reflects on Maglev

【飯田市】佐藤健飯田市長 就任1年目の市政経営を振り返る  With the construction of the linear railway and the San-En-Nanshin Expressway in full swing, it is now time to start building the station in the prefecture.  "The first priority is to provide support to the people who will be asked to relocate so that their concer...
by Miss Maglev
12. Oct 2021, 19:55
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tunnel boring machine merger Japan
Replies: 3
Views: 3236

Kita-Shinagawa construction area

 On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, JR Tokai announced that it will start digging in the Kita-Shinagawa section of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line [...] on Thursday, October 14. "In the Kita-Shinagawa construction area, the "Kita-Shinagawa emergency exit," a vertical hole connecting th...
by Miss Maglev
11. Oct 2021, 21:51
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Press test run of the Linear Central Shinkansen
Replies: 2
Views: 1577

New Linear Central Shinkansen train

The L0 Series improved test car, which started running last August, has reduced the aerodynamic drag of the lead car by about 13%, according to JR Tokai, and has succeeded in reducing power consumption and noise. In addition, the improved train is now able to run on electricity from the ground, ins...
by Miss Maglev
9. Oct 2021, 23:24
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Press test run of the Linear Central Shinkansen
Replies: 2
Views: 1577

Re: Press test run of the Linear Central Shinkansen

リニア試乗会 JR東海、時速500キロを公開 On the 8th, JR Tokai held a test ride of the Linear Central Shinkansen for the press at the Yamanashi Linear Test Center in Yamanashi Prefecture. They introduced the development status of the latest model "L0 (zero) series improved test vehicle" which was introduced...
by Miss Maglev
9. Oct 2021, 01:39
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Press test run of the Linear Central Shinkansen
Replies: 2
Views: 1577

Press test run of the Linear Central Shinkansen

NHK Video (in Japanese): Link: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/lnews/kofu/20211008/movie/1040014689_20211008184650.html A test run of the Linear Central Shinkansen, which JR Tokai aims to open between Tokyo and Nagoya in six years, was shown to the press. JR Tokai is conducting a test run to verify the perfo...
by Miss Maglev
6. Oct 2021, 22:06
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

Governor: "This is unacceptable".

JR Tokai proposes to reduce the volume of water in the Oi River for the construction of a linear railway Translated from Japanese Media, Nikkei.com: https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGKKZO76394270W1A001C2L61000/ October 7, 2021 In a press conference on October 6, Heita Kawakatsu, governor of Shizuoka...
by Miss Maglev
4. Oct 2021, 13:28
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

Shizuoka Governor: Do not start construction!

Shizuoka Governor Urges Prime Minister Not to Carry Out Linear Construction On October 4, following the nomination of Liberal Democratic Party President Fumio Kishida as prime minister, Shizuoka Governor Heita Kawakatsu commented on the issue of the failure to start construction of the Shizuoka sec...
by Miss Maglev
2. Oct 2021, 11:20
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Kawasaki City Maglev Emergency Exit completed
Replies: 1
Views: 1397

Photo: Maglev Emergency Exit in Kawasaki City

 On September 30, JR Tokai announced the completion of the Higashi-Yurigaoka emergency exit, a tunneling shaft about 94 meters below ground in Kawasaki's Asao Ward for the construction of the Central Linear Railway Shinkansen. It is said to be the first such shaft in the prefecture.  The 32-meter d...
by Miss Maglev
29. Sep 2021, 10:48
Forum: ASIA
Topic: China Maglev ""has already surpassed Japan" (?)
Replies: 1
Views: 3885

China Maglev ""has already surpassed Japan" (?)

Currently, the construction of the Linear-Central Shinkansen between Tokyo and Nagoya is underway with the aim of opening in 2027. However, the cost of construction has ballooned beyond the original plan and is now expected to be about 7 trillion yen. The Chinese media outlet Baicao recently publis...
by Miss Maglev
27. Sep 2021, 22:10
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

Re: The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem

On September 26, a meeting of national experts was held for the first time in five months to discuss the water problem in the Oi River caused by the construction of the Linear-Motorcycle Shinkansen. [...] A number of experts on the committee commented that the most important thing is for JR Tokai t...
by Miss Maglev
25. Sep 2021, 10:29
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Construction of Tenryu River maglev bridge to begin in September
Replies: 6
Views: 4878

Construction of Tenryu River maglev bridge to begin in September

On September 24, JR Tokai announced that it will begin construction of the Tenryu River Bridge over the Tenryu River between Iida City and Takaki Village in Shimoina County on October 1. . CNTS2021092400997_M.jpg Source: https://www.shinmai.co.jp/news/article/CNTS2021092400996 Accessed September 25,...
by Miss Maglev
25. Sep 2021, 10:22
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

Experts to meet for first time in five months to discuss MLIT's linear construction (Shizuoka Prefecture)

Experts to meet for first time in five months to discuss MLIT's linear construction (Shizuoka Prefecture) On September 26, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) will hold an expert meeting for the first time in about five months to discuss the water problem in the Oi Riv...
by Miss Maglev
23. Sep 2021, 10:47
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

Re: The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem

At a regular press conference held on September 21, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Kazuyoshi Akahane responded to a reporter's question about the Shizuoka construction zone of the Linear Central Shinkansen being built by JR Tokai. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Trans...
by Miss Maglev
22. Sep 2021, 19:39
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Photo: Marketing for Linear Chuo Shinkansen (Maglev)
Replies: 0
Views: 1262

Photo: Marketing for Linear Chuo Shinkansen (Maglev)

E_5n5LIVkAYARly.jpg Source: https://twitter.com/CnnmnSchnpps/status/1440703167713267716?s=20 Accessed: September 22, 2021. The tagline for this massive billboard is “making the 3 major cities into 1” (Referring to Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka). Source: https://twitter.com/CnnmnSchnpps/status/14407031677132...
by Miss Maglev
21. Sep 2021, 13:05
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

The Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism...

Japan's Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Mr. Akahane, urges JR Tokai to respond carefully to the start of construction of the Maglev Central Shinkansen in Shizuoka The Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Mr. Akahane, said that he appreciates the meeting ...
by Miss Maglev
19. Sep 2021, 17:17
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

Shizuoka: changing the route?

リニア問題 大井川流域9市町の首長とJR東海社長が初の意見交換 2021年9月18日 Summary based on Japanese Media reports: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20210918/k10013266981000.html Accessed: Septemeber 19, 2021. According to the attendees, the chiefs made a number of harsh comments about JR. President Kaneko said in an interview af...
by Miss Maglev
18. Sep 2021, 11:46
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

JR Tokai president meets with city majors

リニア工事は流域の理解が前提 JR東海社長、首長らと面会 Understanding of the watershed is a prerequisite for the construction of the linear railway 2021-09PN2021091801000978.-.-.CI0003[1].jpg Source: https://kumanichi.com/sites/default/files/images/newspack/2021-09PN2021091801000978.-.-.CI0003.jpg  JR Tokai President Shin Ka...
by Miss Maglev
16. Sep 2021, 09:39
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

The problem of reduced flow of the Oi River

On Sept. 15, JR Tokai announced that it will hold the first meeting in Shizuoka City on Sept. 18 between its president Shin Kaneko and the chiefs of 10 cities and towns in the basin to exchange opinions on the problem of reduced flow of the Oi River due to the construction of the Central Linear Rai...
by Miss Maglev
15. Sep 2021, 11:52
Forum: USA: Baltimore - Washington Maglev Project
Topic: Maglev company sues to condemn land
Replies: 8
Views: 9750

Prospects for building a maglev

The maglev promoter didn’t actually have the money to buy the land in question, but it wanted to halt a developer from building a mixed-use development on the property, which would have made condemnation a lot more expensive when and if it has the power and money to do so. The judge said that the c...
by Miss Maglev
15. Sep 2021, 11:47
Forum: Shanghai Transrapid (EMS High Speed Maglev)
Topic: Do you remember the Transrapid?
Replies: 0
Views: 4682

Do you remember the Transrapid?

China's government is taking rigorous action against its own corporations. This is not likely to help the country's own economy. Do you remember the Transrapid? The maglev train was developed in Germany and de facto made ready for series production. However, a line was not built - despite years of ...
by Miss Maglev
12. Sep 2021, 11:47
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: 4.9 km Matsukawa Maglev Tunnel
Replies: 2
Views: 2653

Kawasaki City Maglev Tunnel: Residents' worried

リニア中央新幹線 区民「地盤調査しっかりと」 外環道事故受け、説明会 Translated from Japanese. Source: https://www.townnews.co.jp/0205/2021/09/10/590941.html Accessed: 2021-09-12  Last month, JR Tokai held an explanatory meeting for residents at the Asou Civic Center regarding the shield tunnel for the Linear Central Shinkansen. Th...
by Miss Maglev
6. Sep 2021, 21:43
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: 4.9 km Matsukawa Maglev Tunnel
Replies: 2
Views: 2653

4.9 km Matsukawa Maglev Tunnel

ida City: Excavation begins at Matsukawa section of the Central Alps Linear Tunnel https://minamishinshu.jp/wp-content/2021/09/800-1-768x521.jpg  On September 6, the excavation of the Matsukawa section (4.9 km) of the Central Alps Tunnel for the Linear-Maximum Speed Rail in Iida City began. The exca...
by Miss Maglev
1. Sep 2021, 23:37
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Environmental situation in Shizuoka
Replies: 0
Views: 2394

Environmental situation in Shizuoka

 Shizuoka City announced the results of a recent survey on rare plants and animals in the Minami-Alps UNESCO Eco Park, where the construction of the Minami-Alps Tunnel (Aoi Ward) for the Central Linear Maglev Shinkansen Line is planned. The survey examined the habitat status of 17 species and confi...
by Miss Maglev
30. Aug 2021, 23:19
Forum: USA: Baltimore - Washington Maglev Project
Topic: Maglev company sues to condemn land
Replies: 8
Views: 9750

Re: Maglev company sues to condemn land

A proposed high-speed magnetic levitating train line that would get travelers from Baltimore to Washington, D.C., in 15 minutes has been grounded before it could even get rolling. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Kendra Ausby tossed maglev builder Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail's attempt to cond...
by Miss Maglev
30. Aug 2021, 10:25
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Tokyo Shinagawa Maglev Station Tunnel
Replies: 0
Views: 2416

Tokyo Shinagawa Maglev Station Tunnel

300 meters test tunnel 40m underground in Tokyo Shinagawa Aug. 30, 2021 15:34 JR Tokai held a briefing session for local residents on Aug. 29, 2021, to begin trial digging in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, over the construction of an underground tunnel for the Linear Central Shinkansen (Maglev). The statio...
by Miss Maglev
28. Aug 2021, 12:20
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem
Replies: 167
Views: 1812166

The Shizuoka Water & Maglev Tunnel Problem

Shizuoka Linear-Maglev Shinkansen リニア新幹線の行方 Translated and summarized info from Mainichi Shimbun 2021/8/27 Tokyo Morning Edition A Commentary by Shizuoka Governor Heita Kawakatsu With regard to the Linear Central Shinkansen (between Tokyo's Shinagawa and Nagoya) to be developed by JR Tokai, the open...
by Miss Maglev
25. Aug 2021, 01:15
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Chofu Citizens' concerns
Replies: 0
Views: 2395

Chofu Citizens' concerns

JR Tokai held a briefing session in the city of Chofu, and residents voiced their concerns: "If it affects us, please stop the construction"  In the evening of August 23, JR Tokai held a briefing session for residents in Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki City, regarding the shield tunnel constructi...
by Miss Maglev
17. Aug 2021, 22:37
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Mudslides a threat to Linear Maglev?
Replies: 1
Views: 1898

Compensation in case of accident?

Citizens ask questions about compensation in case of accident August 17, 2021 21:57  On August 17, JR Tokai held a briefing session for residents in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture, regarding the construction of the Linear Central Shinkansen tunnel. In urban areas such as Nagoya and Kasugai, the tun...
by Miss Maglev
16. Aug 2021, 00:45
Forum: Fundamental issues relating to mobility, transport and Maglev
Topic: China holds 43.52 percent of the world's maglev patents
Replies: 0
Views: 4667

China holds 43.52 percent of the world's maglev patents

In research and development, China holds 43.52 percent of the world's maglev patents, ranking first and well above Japan's 20.57 percent, according to a report sent to the Global Times by intelligent property data service provider PatSnap. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202108/1231521.shtml Access...
by Miss Maglev
13. Aug 2021, 11:45
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: Residents file lawsuit against JR Tokai
Replies: 4
Views: 2863

Residents ask Toyooka Village to review landfill plan

Residents ask Toyooka Village to review landfill plan  A group of residents in the downstream area of the Aburi River, a tributary of the Tenryu River, submitted a letter of request to the village on August 12, asking for a change in the plan to reclaim landfill soil generated by the construction o...
by Miss Maglev
11. Aug 2021, 11:55
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: [JP] Government urged to complete Maglev construction as soon as possible
Replies: 24
Views: 49304

Speeding up of construction of Shizuoka section requested

Early construction of Shizuoka section requested  On August 10, a general meeting of the Alliance for the Promotion of the Construction of the Central Linear Shinkansen , made up of the prefectural government, municipalities in the prefecture, the Nagoya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Ch...
by Miss Maglev
7. Aug 2021, 10:39
Forum: Chuo Maglev Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Osaka)
Topic: JR Tokai Maglev: Creating New Values?
Replies: 0
Views: 2386

JR Tokai Maglev: Creating New Values?

Corporate Roundtable Discussion Project: JR Tokai: "A Major Artery Supporting the Japanese Economy - Creating New Values https://www.jukushin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/rogokan.jpg https://www.jukushin.com/archives/46696 Accessed: August 8, 2021. . D: Related to the topic of business trans...