Shizuoka Governor Approves Construction of Japan’s Ultra-Fast Maglev Train Line
After more than a decade of delays, the maglev train project in central Japan moves forward following local government approval.
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After more than a decade of delays, the maglev train project in central Japan moves forward following local government approval.
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Despite recent local approvals, municipalities seek clarity on the completion date of Japan’s ultrafast Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev line connecting Tokyo and Nagoya.
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The U.S. chipmaker Nvidia partners with Toyota Motor’s Woven City in Japan to provide foundational AI technologies aimed at enhancing traffic management systems.
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