Key Facts
• JR Central to start construction of Linear Yamanashi Station in fiscal 2025.
• Target completion date: December 31, 2031 (6 years from start).
• Station is one of six between Shinagawa and Nagoya, located in Kofu City.
• Structure: 4-story ground station, 32 meters tall, with ticket gates on 2nd floor and platforms on 4th.
• Construction spans 1,200 meters across Kofu and Chuo cities, including 5 viaducts and 6 bridges.
• Initial work includes storage yards and water treatment facilities; viaduct construction starts summer 2026.
• Soil testing every 100 meters for contaminants like cadmium and mercury.
• Construction vehicles to use local roads, with peak traffic reaching 280 vehicles per day.
• December 2025: 4 resident briefings planned in Kofu and Chuo cities.
• Safety measures include staggered vehicle schedules and worker safety training.
Summary
JR Central has announced plans to begin construction of the Linear Yamanashi Station in Kofu City during fiscal 2025, aiming for completion by December 31, 2031. The station, part of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen line connecting Shinagawa and Nagoya, will be a 4-story ground structure with platforms on the 4th floor. Construction will cover a 1,200-meter area, including viaducts and bridges, with initial work focusing on storage yards and water treatment facilities. Soil testing will ensure no contamination, and traffic management will limit construction vehicle congestion. Resident briefings are scheduled for December 2025 to address community concerns and outline safety measures.
