JR Central to delay planned start in 2027 of maglev train service

Central Japan Railway Co. is expected to announce soon a decision to delay its planned opening in 2027 of a high-speed maglev train line between Tokyo and Nagoya, sources familiar with the matter said Friday, as a local governor did not approve the start of preparatory construction work, citing concerns over environmental damage.The failure to overcome local opposition is making it difficult for the company also known as JR Central to achieve its target year for operation of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which will have a top speed of 500 kilometers per hour.With the 9 trillion yen ($84 billi…READ FULL ARTICLE