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The long-awaited extension plan for the Saitama Rapid Railway has reached a major milestone. The extension plan covers approximately 7.2 kilometers between Urawa-Misono Station and Iwatsuki Station, with a total project cost of 144 billion yen.
What is the background behind the prefecture and Saitama City’s decision to request the project to be implemented? The key factors are “profitability” and “urban development.”
This reporter explains the current status and challenges of the plan, which aims for completion in 2041, including an interview with Saitama Rapid Railway President Kunihiko Hirano.
