The new route is part of JR East's plan to establish three lines to and from the airport, mostly using its existing networks in the area. The move also reflects fierce competition among railway operators to capitalize on the growing number of passengers using the world's fifth busiest airport.
The project is expected to be completed in stages from around 2029, the sources said.
Trains on the route linking the airport to Maihama in nearby
JR East has been in talks with the
==Kyodo
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