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Modi's plan to revamp railways faces major obstacles

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INDIA

This priority is reflected in the government's economic agenda where the railways figure prominently. Besides proposals for new lines, metro systems and even bullet trains, Prime…

China-EU 'Silk Road' railways bring new advantages

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INTERNATIONAL

Development of trans-Eurasian railways under China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative.

Gulf railway investment could promote more integration

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GULF STATES

Rail investment is growing across the GCC states, with the reinvigorated Gulf Railway aiming to link Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait…

East Africa's ambitious railway faces project risks

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EAST AFRICA

Outlook for East Africa's standard-gauge railway.

Egypt may struggle to balance interests on rail reform

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EGYPT

Over the past two years, the government has been planning an overhaul of its decrepit and dangerous railway network through investment and plans for public-private partnerships…

New railway brings more risk than opportunity for Laos

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LAOS

The new link has the potential to boost landlocked Laos’s economy markedly, especially as there are plans for it ultimately to form part of a ‘pan-Asian’ railway. However, there…

Key Indonesian railway may face further delays

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INDONESIA

Passengers will be able to use the line free of charge during the trial run. KCIC indicates that their “safety and comfort” is its top priority and insists that the full launch…

Vietnam would face challenge to realise railway plans

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VIETNAM

Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding on developing such a line with Japan in 2006, but the National Assembly shelved the scheme in 2010. The new project could cost up to…

New railway’s early days give Laos cause for optimism

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LAOS

While concerns remain that the project will worsen its external debt position, demand to use the line is strong, even though there are currently no onward services for passengers…

Argentine rail investment focuses on passengers

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ARGENTINA

Rail infrastructure investment plans.