500 km/hour maglev trains of JR Tokai running in 2027 became a dream. Super fast train line between Tokyo and Osaka will go through many tunnels. But a small part of the line between Tokyo and Nogaya falls in Shizuoka Prefecture. This prefecture opposes tunnel construction for environmental reasons. Therefore has not yet approved the construction of the tunnels on their land. If approved today, 9.8km long tunnel will take at least 10 years to build. Therefore it 2034 is the earliest date for completion. It is not realistic though.
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Central Japan Railway Co. said Friday it has given up its plan to launch a new high-speed maglev train between Tokyo and Nagoya in 20
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Japan railway firm pushes back maglev plan, possibly to 2034 or later
english.kyodonews.netCentral Japan Railway Co. says it has given up its plan to launch a new high-speed maglev train between Tokyo and Nagoya in 2027 amid long-running environmental opposition in Shizuoka Prefecture, pushing back the schedule possibly to 2034 or later.