Japan's maglev pits new artery against the environment

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JR Central's maglev train will travel underground for most of its route between Tokyo and Nagoya. (Photo by Saki Hayashi)

KAZUHIRO OGAWA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's plan to connect its three major economic centers of Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka with just an hour's train ride has taken a major step back.

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