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EconomyMLIT plan could raise lease fees paid by JR for new Shinkansen lines

An expert panel advising Japan’s transport ministry has outlined a plan concerning lease fees paid by JR companies operating the planned Shinkansen lines. The proposal would require payments to continue for roughly another 30 years after a line has been open for 30 years. It would also create a mechanism allowing fees to be increased when prices rise.

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NNHK News★★★☆☆2026-07-22 07:42Original

MLIT plan could raise lease fees paid by JR for new Shinkansen lines
MLIT plan could raise lease fees paid by JR for new Shinkansen linesEconomy