Group 1 - The construction of the Chuo Shinkansen magnetic levitation line in Japan has made progress, with negotiations between Shizuoka Prefecture and JR Central regarding the challenging Shizuoka construction section effectively completed as of March 26 [2] - The agreement addresses environmental protection issues surrounding the Southern Alps, with Shizuoka Prefecture's conditions largely met, and Governor Yoshitomo Suzuki is expected to approve the start of construction within the year [4] - Despite challenges such as rising material costs and construction difficulties, the opening of the segment from Shinagawa to Nagoya as early as 2036 is now in sight [2] Group 2 - Since former Shizuoka Governor Heita Kawakatsu expressed opposition to the project in 2017 due to water resource concerns in the Oi River basin, it has taken nine years to reach an agreement [4] - Future steps include explaining related measures to local residents and governments, as well as advancing legal procedures such as signing agreements under the Prefectural Natural Environment Protection Ordinance [4] - An expert group in Shizuoka Prefecture recognized JR Central's proposal to conduct environmental contribution activities exceeding the scale of any environmental damage caused by construction as a compensatory measure [4]
日本磁悬浮中央新干线建设出现进展
日经中文网·2026-03-26 08:00