JR Central has introduced that it’s going to begin full-scale tunnel excavation for a bit of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Kanagawa Prefecture beginning on the twenty seventh. This marks the primary time a tunnel can be totally excavated at nice depth between Tokyo and Nagoya.

The full-scale tunnel excavation by JR Central will start on the twenty seventh for the roughly 10-kilometer part from Miyamae Ward to Asao Ward in Kawasaki City.

Since March final 12 months till February this 12 months, JR Central has carried out exploratory digging on this part primarily to evaluate the influence on the encircling atmosphere. Having accomplished consultations with consultants and explanations to native residents, the corporate is now transferring to full-scale excavation.

This is the primary time defend tunneling at a depth better than 40 meters from the floor can be undertaken between Tokyo and Nagoya.

Source: ANN