[JP] Chubu Region: With Maglev Aiming for a ¥280 Trillion Economic Zone

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Chubu Region: A New Start in the Era of the Linear Shinkansen, Aiming for a ¥280 Trillion Economic Zone

The Chubu region, located in the heart of Japan, is poised to increase its prominence. Urban areas around Nagoya are advancing urban development in anticipation of the upcoming Linear Chuo Shinkansen. This high-speed rail project is expected to revolutionize transportation between Tokyo and Nagoya, cutting travel time to just 40 minutes. As part of this transformation, the region is preparing for large-scale international events, such as sports tournaments, which are expected to generate significant economic activity and urban vibrancy.

In July, JR Central introduced the new "M10" test vehicle on the Yamanashi Linear experimental line, marking the first new train model in five years. The Linear Shinkansen promises not only faster travel but also reduced energy consumption and lower operational costs.

As the project progresses, the Chubu region is set to become a major economic hub, targeting the creation of a ¥280 trillion economic zone (approx. $1.9 trillion / €1.8 trillion). The area's growing infrastructure and connectivity will support its rise as a center of innovation and international exchange.

Source: https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOFD ... 1C2000000/ Accessed 2025-11-22

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Shunsuke Niwa, president of Central Japan Railway Co., or JR Tokai, has stressed that the company will continue promoting the construction of the Chuo Shinkansen high-speed magnetic levitation train line.
"We will steadily work (on the construction)," he said in a recent interview in Nagoya,[...].

The maglev line is initially set to connect Shinagawa Station in Tokyo and Nagoya Station in the Aichi capital, and then slated to be extended to Osaka Station in the western prefecture of Osaka.

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Niwa said that JR Tokai plans to step up the dissemination of information, including on the significance of Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, the country's three metropolitan areas, being connected more closely through the maglev Shinkansen line.

Info based on: https://jen.jiji.com/jc/i?g=ind&k=2026010700830 Accessed 2026/01/07

[Parrahub1]

Great news but they need to showcase a SC maglev container train in Australia so they can easily sell it to big countries.