Citizen's group files suit to halt maglev train line construction

Citizen's group files suit to halt maglev train line construction

Plaintiffs head to the Tokyo District Court on May 20, 2016, to file a lawsuit demanding the revocation of state's approval for the construction of Central Japan Railway Co.'s maglev bullet train line. Over 700 people living along the planned line have joined the suit. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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