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July 10, 2026 | Infrastructure

Shizuoka governor ends Chuo maglev construction impasse

JR Central can resume tunnelling beneath Japan’s southern Alps.

October 8, 2024 | High-speed

60 years of high-speed rail

Japan is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the opening of the world’s first high-speed line this month. Kevin Smith looks at the enduring achievements of the Tokaido Shinkansen and considers what is next for this remarkable railway.

April 4, 2024 | High-speed

Chuo Shinkansen opening delayed to 2034

Japanese maglev line was originally expected to open from Tokyo to Nagoya in 2027.

July 25, 2022 | Policy

Obituary: Yoshiyuki Kasai

Mr Yoshiyuki Kasai, the honorary chairman of Central Japan Railway (JR Central), who played a key role in privatising Japanese National Railways (JNR), died in Tokyo on May 25 at the age of 81, writes Roderick Smith.*

October 20, 2021 | Infrastructure

Construction starts on Chuo Shinkansen depot

Chubu depot will maintain the Chuo Shinkansen maglev train fleet.

April 6, 2020 | High-speed

Hitachi unveils latest version of JR Central maglev test train

HITACHI has unveiled a more streamlined version of the series LO maglev test train which it is building for JR Central.

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