Farmers File Suit To Stop Maglev
Construction work for Japan's high-speed maglev train line is facing another hurdle, as farmers have launched a legal battle to block the project.
A total of 107 people, including tea farmers in the central prefecture of Shizuoka, filed a lawsuit with a District Court on Friday. They say that the construction of a tunnel could have a grave impact on their livelihood as it may reduce the flow of river water.
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