[JP] Maglev 'delayed until after 2027'
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[JP] Maglev 'delayed until after 2027'
リニア中央新幹線“2027年の開業は遅れる”JR東海が認める
Linear Central Shinkansen 'delayed until after 2027', JR Tokai admits.
JR Tokai has admitted that the opening of the Linear Central Shinkansen line in 2027 will be delayed.
The construction of the Linear Central Shinkansen has been delayed due to the possibility that underground water from tunnel construction in the Shizuoka construction zone will flow into Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures, reducing the flow of the Oi River.
JR Tokai President Shin Kaneko said: "We have not been able to start construction of the Shizuoka section. The construction of this section is difficult and even if we start now, we will not be able to make up for the delay.
At the press conference, President Shin Kaneko said that the delay in the Shizuoka section had affected the whole project.
On 9 March, JR Tokai admitted for the first time that the opening of the line in 2027 would be delayed.
The huge project, which will connect Shinagawa and Nagoya in about 40 minutes over a distance of 286 km, has been forced to change its plans due to a lack of agreement with Shizuoka Prefecture.
Source: Info based on translated news from https://www.teny.co.jp/nnn/news915g01ogjk3opca5al.html Accessed 2023-03-09
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Re: [JP] Maglev 'delayed until after 2027'
JR Tokai president Kaneko comments on the opening date of the maglev line
When asked about the Linear Central Shinkansen timetable at a regular press conference on 9 September, JR Tokai President Shin Kaneko clarified the direction in which the timetable will be decided". He said: "We will consider the timetable when the opening date of the line is a little closer, taking into account the economic situation and the volume of traffic on the Tokaido Shinkansen.
At present, the Tokaido Shinkansen's "Nozomi" trains are responsible for high-speed services between Tokyo and Osaka, but when the Linear Line opens, the Tokaido Shinkansen will have more room in its timetable, and the convenience of the line is expected to be improved with additional "Hikari" trains stopping at intermediate stations. The schedule of the Linear Line is also attracting attention, including the number of daily stops at Gifu Station (Nakatsugawa City).
President Kaneko stated that "we are able to operate the Linear and Tokaido Shinkansen lines in an integrated manner" and that "we will carefully consider what kind of division of roles is best for all users and determine the timetable".
However, construction of the Shizuoka section of the South Alps Tunnel has not yet begun, and the year 2027, when the Linear Line is due to open, is in a hopeless situation. President Kaneko reiterated: "Even if we start (construction) now, we cannot make up for the delay (in the construction period). When asked by a reporter to confirm the opening date, President Kaneko replied: "I have said many times that there will be a delay.
Source: Translated form Japanese News. https://www.gifu-np.co.jp/articles/-/205283 Accessed 2023-03-09
When asked about the Linear Central Shinkansen timetable at a regular press conference on 9 September, JR Tokai President Shin Kaneko clarified the direction in which the timetable will be decided". He said: "We will consider the timetable when the opening date of the line is a little closer, taking into account the economic situation and the volume of traffic on the Tokaido Shinkansen.
At present, the Tokaido Shinkansen's "Nozomi" trains are responsible for high-speed services between Tokyo and Osaka, but when the Linear Line opens, the Tokaido Shinkansen will have more room in its timetable, and the convenience of the line is expected to be improved with additional "Hikari" trains stopping at intermediate stations. The schedule of the Linear Line is also attracting attention, including the number of daily stops at Gifu Station (Nakatsugawa City).
President Kaneko stated that "we are able to operate the Linear and Tokaido Shinkansen lines in an integrated manner" and that "we will carefully consider what kind of division of roles is best for all users and determine the timetable".
However, construction of the Shizuoka section of the South Alps Tunnel has not yet begun, and the year 2027, when the Linear Line is due to open, is in a hopeless situation. President Kaneko reiterated: "Even if we start (construction) now, we cannot make up for the delay (in the construction period). When asked by a reporter to confirm the opening date, President Kaneko replied: "I have said many times that there will be a delay.
Source: Translated form Japanese News. https://www.gifu-np.co.jp/articles/-/205283 Accessed 2023-03-09