Episode 36: Japan's maglev trainHave you ever ridden a maglev train?

Two Kyodo News reporters – Yamaguchi-san and Peter – talk about the environmental disputes that have delayed the start of Japan’s new high-speed maglev train. Listen as they discuss what the trains are and how they differ from other rail transportation systems, and the reasons behind the opposition in Shizuoka Prefecture.Article mentioned in the podcast:FOCUS: Japan maglev train project being derailed by Shizuoka stalemateKyodo News presents a bilingual podcast for English learners about the ins and outs of news writing …READ FULL ARTICLE