The Japan Times11h ago
Shizuoka Prefecture's special committee has approved environmental conservation measures for a section of the planned Chuo Shinkansen maglev line. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/28/japan/shizuoka-maglev-construction/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #rail #shizuoka #jrcentral #bullettrains #constructionindustry #chuoshinkansen #maglev #shinkansen
Shizuoka set to approve maglev construction

Shizuoka Prefecture's special committee has approved environmental conservation measures for a section of the planned maglev line.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesApr 14, 2025
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is keen on high-speed rail and lukewarm on tariffs, he said during an interview in Tokyo a day after visiting the Yamanashi Maglev Test Track. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/14/economy/governor-moore-maglev/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #rail #maglev #shizuoka #jrcentral #bullettrains #shinkansen #chuoshinkansen #usjapanrelations #us #tariffs #donaldtrump #trade
Maryland governor talks trains and trade while in Japan

Gov. Wes Moore said he believes the Northeast Maglev — which may use technology from Japan — could transform the region's economy.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesMay 9, 2024
Campaigning for the Shizuoka gubernatorial election officially kicked off on Thursday, with the race expected to have a large impact on the future of the delayed magnetic levitation train line project. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/09/japan/politics/shizuoka-gov-race-kickoff/ #japan #politics #rail #maglev #shizuoka #heitakawakatsu #jrcentral #bullettrains #shinkansen #chuoshinkansen #ldp #komeito #cdp #dpp #jcp
Campaigning for Shizuoka's next governor kicks off with all eyes on maglev line

A record six candidates are running for the post after the previous governor resigned over controversial remarks.

The Japan Times
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