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[JP] JR Central Delays Sagamihara Maglev Station and Second Capital Tunnel by 3 Years
Source: Nagasaki Shimbun
Original title:
リニア相模原駅と第２首都圏トンネル、工期３年延期
Date: September 1, 2026
Original language: Japanese
Web link: https://www.nagasaki-np.co.jp/kijis/?ki ... ca80853d77
Accessed: September 1, 2026

On September 1, JR Central announced a 3-year delay for both the new Chuo Shinkansen maglev station in Sagamihara City and the Second Capital Circle Tunnel. The company states this will not affect the Shinagawa–Nagoya section opening, expected after 2036.

[JP] Sagamihara Maglev Construction Delayed by 3 Years: Tunnel and Station
Source: Chugoku Shimbun
Original title:
相模原のリニア工事、３年延長
トンネルと駅
Date: September 1, 2026
Original language: Japanese
Web link: https://www.chugoku-np.co.jp/articles/-/888429
Accessed: September 1, 2026
On September 1, JR Central announced a 3-year delay for both the Second Capital Circle Tunnel and planned Kanagawa Prefecture Station in Sagamihara.
The tunnel, originally due this month, is now extended to September 2029 due to land acquisition. The station, scheduled for March 2027, is expected around March 2030 after encountering large rocks. Neither affects the Shinagawa–Nagoya opening after 2036. The 3.6 km tunnel runs from the station to the Sagami River bridge; its shield machine is complete but work hasn’t started.
. Web link: https://www.chugoku-np.co.jp/articles/-/888429
Accessed: September 1, 2026

[JP] Sagamihara Maglev Station and Tunnel Delayed by 3 Years
Source: Yomiuri Shimbun
Original title:
相模原　リニア工期３年遅れ　駅と第２首都圏トンネル
Date: September 2, 2026, 05:00
Original language: Japanese
Web link: https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/local/kanagaw ... YTNT00252/
Accessed: September 2, 2026

On September 1, JR Central announced the Chuo Shinkansen maglev line’s planned Kanagawa Prefecture Station in Sagamihara, originally due March 2027, is now expected around spring 2030—a ~3-year delay. The 3.6 km Second Capital Circle Tunnel, from the station’s west end to the Sagami River, is also delayed from September 2026 to September 2029.

Station construction has completed 30 m deep excavation, with interior work progressing, but larger-than-expected soil and rocks caused removal equipment delays. The tunnel’s shield machine is assembled and ready, but land acquisition (segmented surface rights) consent from landowners has stalled the start. JR Central aims to begin excavation by October 2027 once land is secured, though further delays remain possible.

[JP] Sagamihara Maglev Station Construction Extended by 3 Years to Spring 2030
Source: Nikkei
Original title:
相模原のリニア新駅、工期を3年延長　完成は30年春までの見込みに
Date: September 2, 2026, 19:19
Original language: Japanese
Category: Maglev Shinkansen
Web link: https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOCC ... C20000000/
Accessed: September 2, 2026
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On September 2, JR Central announced the Chuo Shinkansen maglev line’s planned Kanagawa Prefecture Station in Sagamihara will be completed around spring 2030—3 years later than the original March 2027 deadline. The 3.6 km Second Capital Circle Tunnel to the Sagami River is also delayed from September 2026 to September 2029.

Station delays stem from difficulties arranging heavy machinery for layers containing large stones. For the tunnel, prolonged landowner negotiations over land acquisition have prevented excavation start, despite the shield machine being assembled and ready. JR Central states this won’t affect the Shinagawa–Nagoya opening date.