Maglev construction at Nagoya Station won’t be completed until at least 2033
JR Central plans to announce a new opening target for the delayed Chuo Shinkansen within this year.
Nagoya Station's expansion to accommodate the Chuo Shinkansen line will not be finished until at least 2033, according to Central Japan Railway officials. At a recent resident briefing, JR Central revealed this projection, which reflects delays in the project's progress. The setback is due to additional tasks, such as addressing underground obstacles, which could extend the schedule by up to 3½ years from the original timeline.
The Chuo Shinkansen line is also facing delays, with JR Central abandoning its initial goal of launching maglev services between Tokyo’s Shinagawa Station and Nagoya Station in 2027. The railway company intends to announce a new opening target within the current year. JR Central reassured that the completion of the new Nagoya Station will precede the completion of work in Shizuoka Prefecture, ensuring the maglev line's launch remains unaffected by these developments.
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