Central Japan Railway's $59.5bn Tokyo-Nagoya maglev project, slated for 2027, delayed due to construction issues in Shizuoka.
Central Japan Railway Co.'s plan to launch the world's fastest train connecting Tokyo and Nagoya by 2027 has been delayed. The $59.5bn project, using magnetic-levitation technology, has been stalled due to construction issues in Shizuoka, where local government opposition has raised concerns about the impact on river water levels during tunnel excavation. The company has not announced a new opening date.
March 29, 2024
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