TOKYO, Jan 17 (News On Japan) –
JR Central has opened as much as the press the development website of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which is slated to start operations after 2027, showcasing a huge tunnel boring machine in use.
A reporter said, “This tunnel, located about 90 meters underground, will be extended towards Nagoya using this large boring machine.”
The website revealed to the media in the present day is positioned within the Asao Ward of Kawasaki City, the place the Linear Chuo Shinkansen tunnel is being constructed.
The gear used is an enormous tunnel boring machine, known as a ‘Shield Machine,’ with a diameter of roughly 14 meters. It is able to safely developing tunnels even below city areas dense with buildings.
This part of the tunnel is scheduled to begin main excavation round September this yr. JR Central goals to open the Shinagawa to Nagoya station part of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen after 2027.
Source: TBS
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