Shizuoka, JR Tokai sign pact to start maglev construction
Shizuoka Prefecture and JR Central have signed an agreement to begin construction on a section of the Chuo Shinkansen maglev line. The project is expected to take over a decade to complete following environmental concerns.
Why it matters
The maglev line is a critical infrastructure project for Japan's high-speed rail network, balancing economic development with environmental preservation.
Shizuoka - Shizuoka Prefecture and Central Japan Railway, or JR Central, on Saturday signed an agreement needed to begin the construction of a section of the Chuo Shinkansen maglev line in the prefecture.Following the conclusion of the natural environment preservation agreement based on a prefectural ordinance, JR Central plans to hold briefings for local…
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