The much-anticipated extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line from Fukui to Shin-Osaka has been a topic of discussion since the opening of the Kanazawa-Tsuruga section over a month ago. The focus has shifted to the possibility of extending the line from Fukui to Shin-Osaka, but the lack of a clear timeline for construction has left residents in Fukui disappointed.
The original plan for the extension included two routes: the Obama-Kyoto route and the now-defunct Maibara route. With the Obama-Kyoto route not making progress, there are hopes for a revival of the Maibara route. Residents in Fukui are expressing their frustration at the lack of development and are calling for action to bring the extension to fruition.
The extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Shin-Osaka would provide a direct connection between the Hokuriku region and the Kansai region, offering greater convenience and accessibility for travelers. However, without a clear plan in place, the future of the extension remains uncertain.
As residents in Fukui eagerly await news of the extension, the fate of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line hangs in the balance. Will the Maibara route be resurrected, or will a new plan be put in place to connect Fukui to Shin-Osaka? Only time will tell.