Realization of the Chuo Shinkansen using superconducting maglev technology
First written in FY2016. 22 of 30 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-05-22.
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- 2026-05-22RestatedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「そのうえで、中央新幹線の建設の推進を図るため、財政投融資を活用した長期借入を行ったことを踏まえ、まずは品川・名古屋間の工事を進め、その開業後連続して、名古屋・大阪間の工事に速やかに着手し、早期の全線開業を目指して、取組みを進めます。」
品川・名古屋間を先行し、全線開業を目指す方針を再確認している。 - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「There is no change in the policy of promptly beginning construction on the Nagoya–Osaka section immediately after the Shinagawa–Nagoya section opens.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of promptly beginning construction on the Nagoya–Osaka section after the Shinagawa–Nagoya section opens and aiming to open the entire line. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「Against the backdrop of taking out long-term loans using the Fiscal Investment and Loan Program to promote construction of the Chuo Shinkansen, we will first advance construction on the Shinagawa–Nagoya section, promptly begin construction on the Nagoya–Osaka section immediately after its opening, and proceed with initiatives aimed at opening the entire line as early as possible.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of prioritizing the Shinagawa–Nagoya section, promptly beginning construction on the Nagoya–Osaka section after its opening and aiming to open the entire line. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the Chuo Shinkansen using superconducting magnetic levitation technology (hereinafter, the “superconducting maglev”), for the approved Shinagawa–Nagoya section, we proceeded with land acquisition and other activities and advanced construction at locations along the route.」
The company continues to pursue its basic policy of constructing the approved Shinagawa–Nagoya section and further realizing the Chuo Shinkansen. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「As opening in 2027 was difficult and there was no prospect of determining a new opening date, in December 2023 we received approval for Construction Implementation Plan (3), which set the scheduled completion date for construction as 2027 or later, and approval for the related amendment.」
The company stated that the Shinagawa–Nagoya section could not open in 2027 and that there was no prospect of determining a new opening date. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the Chuo Shinkansen using superconducting magnetic levitation technology (hereinafter, the “superconducting maglev”), for the approved Shinagawa–Nagoya section, we proceeded with land acquisition and other activities. In terms of construction, we made steady progress at locations along the route, including completing excavation within the survey excavation area designed to verify safety measures in the Higashiyurigaoka section of the Dai-ichi Tokyo Metropolitan Area Tunnel, where a shield machine is excavating the deep underground tunnel.」
The company continues to pursue its basic policy of constructing the Shinagawa–Nagoya section and further realizing the Chuo Shinkansen. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the Chuo Shinkansen using superconducting magnetic levitation technology (hereinafter, the “superconducting maglev”), for the approved Shinagawa–Nagoya section, we proceeded with land acquisition and other activities. In terms of construction, we began full-scale construction at the newly designated Gifu Prefecture Station (provisional name), Nagano Prefecture Station (provisional name) and other locations, and began excavating the main tunnel at the Nagano section of the Minami-Alps Tunnel, making steady progress at locations along the route.」
The company continues to pursue its basic policy of constructing the Shinagawa–Nagoya section and further realizing the Chuo Shinkansen. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the Chuo Shinkansen using superconducting magnetic levitation technology (hereinafter, the “superconducting maglev”), for the approved Shinagawa–Nagoya section, we proceeded with land acquisition and other activities. In terms of construction, we began full-scale construction at the newly designated Gifu Prefecture Station (provisional name) and other locations, and began excavating the main tunnel at the Nagano section of the Minami-Alps Tunnel, making steady progress at locations along the route.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of developing the Chuo Shinkansen from the Shinagawa–Nagoya section and is advancing construction in each section. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the Shizuoka section of the Minami-Alps Tunnel, the company has been unable to obtain the understanding of Shizuoka Prefecture and municipalities in the Oi River basin regarding the impact on the river’s water resources, and has continued to be unable to begin tunnel excavation. As a result, opening the Shinagawa–Nagoya section in 2027 has become difficult.」
While continuing to pursue the policy of realizing the Chuo Shinkansen from Shinagawa–Nagoya through to Osaka, the company has reiterated its recognition that opening in 2027 will be difficult. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the Shizuoka section of the Minami-Alps Tunnel, the company has been unable to obtain the understanding of Shizuoka Prefecture and municipalities in the Oi River basin regarding the impact on the river’s water resources, and construction has effectively remained stalled. As a result, opening the Shinagawa–Nagoya section in 2027 has become difficult.」
The company continues to pursue the policy of realizing the Chuo Shinkansen from Shinagawa–Nagoya through to Osaka, but has reiterated its recognition that opening the Shinagawa–Nagoya section in 2027 will be difficult. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the Shizuoka section of the Minami-Alps Tunnel, the company has been unable to obtain the understanding of Shizuoka Prefecture and municipalities in the Oi River basin regarding the impact on the river’s water resources, and construction has effectively remained stalled. As a result, opening the Shinagawa–Nagoya section in 2027 has become difficult.」
The company continues to recognize that opening the Shinagawa–Nagoya section in 2027 has become difficult due to the stagnation in the Shizuoka section. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「We came to expect construction costs to increase. At the same time, as the operating environment deteriorated sharply due to the impact of COVID-19, we conducted a detailed review of the outlook for total construction costs for the Shinagawa–Nagoya section, incorporating factors considered reasonable, in order to confirm the funding plan required for construction and the maintenance of sound management. As a result, total construction costs are expected to reach ¥7.04 trillion, exceeding the estimated ¥5.52 trillion included in Construction Implementation Plan (2) for the Shinagawa–Nagoya section.」
The construction cost outlook for the Shinagawa–Nagoya section increased from ¥5.52 trillion to ¥7.04 trillion, further weakening the assumptions underlying the project targets alongside the difficulty of opening in 2027. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, opening in 2027 has become difficult.」
The company continues to state that opening in 2027 has become difficult due to the issues in the Shizuoka section. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, opening in 2027 has become difficult.」
The company stated that, due to the issues in the Shizuoka section, opening in 2027 has become difficult under the previous target. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「With the schedule extremely tight ahead of the planned opening in 2027 and the yard development needing to begin by the end of June, the president met with the governor of Shizuoka Prefecture and made efforts to obtain his understanding, but the governor’s understanding was not obtained.」
The company highlighted the tight schedule ahead of the planned opening in 2027 but was unable to obtain the understanding needed to begin yard development in the Shizuoka section. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「We will promote construction by securing management freedom and investment autonomy, maintaining sound management and stable dividends, and reducing management risks through long-term, fixed-rate, low-interest loans. Our aim is to begin construction on the Nagoya–Osaka section promptly after the Shinagawa–Nagoya section opens and bring forward the opening of the entire line by up to 8 years.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of using the Shinagawa–Nagoya section as the first stage, promptly beginning construction on the Nagoya–Osaka section and bringing forward the opening of the entire line. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the Chuo Shinkansen using superconducting magnetic levitation technology (hereinafter, the “superconducting maglev”), for the approved Shinagawa–Nagoya section, we proceeded with surveys, design and land acquisition while maintaining close cooperation with local communities, and signed construction contracts for the Nagoya Station Higashiyama Line section and other sections.」
The company continues to pursue initiatives in line with its policy of realizing the approved Shinagawa–Nagoya section and then realizing the Chuo Shinkansen through to Osaka. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the Chuo Shinkansen using superconducting magnetic levitation technology (hereinafter, the “superconducting maglev”), for the approved Shinagawa–Nagoya section, we proceeded with surveys, design and land acquisition while maintaining close cooperation with local communities, and」
The company continues to pursue a policy of realizing the approved Shinagawa–Nagoya section and then realizing the Chuo Shinkansen through to Osaka. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the Chuo Shinkansen using superconducting magnetic levitation technology (hereinafter, the “superconducting maglev”), for the approved Shinagawa–Nagoya section, we proceeded with surveys, design and land acquisition while maintaining close cooperation with local communities, and」
The company is proceeding in line with its policy of realizing the approved Shinagawa–Nagoya section and then realizing the Chuo Shinkansen through to Osaka. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the Chuo Shinkansen using superconducting magnetic levitation technology (hereinafter, the “superconducting maglev”), for the approved Shinagawa–Nagoya section, we proceeded with surveys, design and land acquisition while maintaining close cooperation with local communities, and」
The company continues to pursue a policy of realizing the approved Shinagawa–Nagoya section and then realizing the Chuo Shinkansen through to Osaka. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「First, the company will realize the approved Shinagawa–Nagoya section, and then extend the line to Osaka.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of using the approved Shinagawa–Nagoya section as the first stage and realizing the Chuo Shinkansen through to Osaka. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「First, the company will realize the Tokyo–Nagoya section for which the construction plan has been approved, and then extend the line to Osaka.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of using the approved Tokyo–Nagoya section as the first stage and further realizing the Chuo Shinkansen through to Osaka. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「First, the company will realize the Tokyo–Nagoya section for which the construction plan has been approved, and then extend the line to Osaka.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of using the approved Tokyo–Nagoya section as the first stage and extending the line to Osaka. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, the company plans to realize the Chuo Shinkansen, which will fulfill this role, as quickly as possible using the superconducting maglev it has developed, on the basis of bearing the costs itself, and to manage it as an integrated operation with the Tokaido Shinkansen. First, it will realize the Tokyo–Nagoya section for which the construction plan has been approved, and then extend the line to Osaka.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of realizing the Tokyo–Nagoya section using the superconducting maglev and then extending the line to Osaka. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「We will promote construction by securing management freedom and investment autonomy, maintaining sound management and stable dividends, and reducing management risks through long-term, fixed-rate, low-interest loans. Our aim is to begin construction on the Nagoya–Osaka section promptly after the Shinagawa–Nagoya section opens and bring forward the opening of the entire line by up to 8 years.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of using the Fiscal Investment and Loan Program to begin construction on the Nagoya–Osaka section promptly and bring forward the opening of the entire line by up to 8 years. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「We will promote construction by securing management freedom and investment autonomy, maintaining sound management and stable dividends, and reducing management risks through long-term, fixed-rate, low-interest loans. Our aim is to begin construction on the Nagoya–Osaka section promptly after the Shinagawa–Nagoya section opens and bring forward the opening of the entire line by up to 8 years.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of using the Fiscal Investment and Loan Program to begin construction on the Nagoya–Osaka section and bring forward the opening of the entire line by up to 8 years. - FY2017-Q3RaisedAnnual report
「We will promote construction by securing management freedom and investment autonomy, maintaining sound management and stable dividends, and reducing management risks through long-term, fixed-rate, low-interest loans. Our aim is to begin construction on the Nagoya–Osaka section promptly after the Shinagawa–Nagoya section opens and bring forward the opening of the entire line by up to 8 years.」
The company set a more ambitious target of using the Fiscal Investment and Loan Program to begin construction on the Nagoya–Osaka section and bring forward the opening of the entire line by up to 8 years. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the Chuo Shinkansen using superconducting magnetic levitation technology (hereinafter, the “superconducting maglev”), for Construction Implementation Plan (1) for the Shinagawa–Nagoya section, we conducted centerline surveys to establish the route centerline, explained land requirements to landowners and others, and proceeded with land acquisition. We also signed construction contracts for Shinagawa Station (the non-excavation section), Nagoya Station (the Central East and Central West sections), urban emergency exits and other facilities (2 locations), and mountain tunnels (3 locations).」
Progress on land acquisition, construction contracts for Nagoya Station and other facilities, and the start of full-scale construction in multiple sections advanced the development of the Chuo Shinkansen. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the Chuo Shinkansen using superconducting magnetic levitation railway technology, for Construction Implementation Plan (1) for the Shinagawa–Nagoya section, the Company conducted centerline surveys to establish the central alignment of the route and provided explanations concerning land acquisition to landowners and others. It also entered into construction contracts for Shinagawa Station (the non-open-cut section), two urban emergency exits and one mountain tunnel.」
For the Shinagawa–Nagoya section of the Chuo Shinkansen, the Company reported concrete progress toward realization, including surveying, explanations concerning land acquisition and construction contracts for multiple sections. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Accordingly, the Company intends to realize the Chuo Shinkansen, which will fulfill this role, as quickly as possible using the superconducting maglev technology it has developed, on the premise of funding it independently, and to manage it as an integrated operation with the Tokaido Shinkansen. It will first realize the section between Tokyo and Nagoya, then, after restoring its financial strength, promptly extend it to Osaka.」
With the aim of providing an alternative and complement to the Tokaido Shinkansen and creating a dual network for the main intercity transport corridor, the Company is pursuing realization through Osaka, with the Shinagawa–Nagoya section as the first phase.