Chongqing-Kunming high-speed railway under construction

The Majiawuji Bridge at the Sichuan-Chongqing section of the Chongqing-Kunming high-speed railway is under construction on Feb 9, 2022. The 699 kilometer long railway which is part of the Beijing-Kuming railway will significantly shorten the travel time between Chongqing and Kunming after construction. Article Resource: CHINADAILY

Africa eyes transport to spur jobs bonanza

Africa’s transport sector is expected to strongly benefit from a free-trade deal being bedded down across the continent, with projections of 160 million new jobs if countries exploit the agreement’s full potential. In order to realize these goals, the African Continental Free Trade Area, or AfCFTA, must be accompanied by the implementation of regional infrastructure…

Colombians make tracks on rail revival

With Chinese expertise tapped, more ventures seen likely in economic boost China looms large in a plan by Colombia to revive its railway networks after decades of neglect. Such a revival could significantly boost the economy, offering an affordable transport alternative to the 215,000 kilometers of roads now crossing the South American country, experts said.…

High-speed railway welcomes private investment

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Thailand looks to China-Laos railway

Thailand will further boost international trade and inject greater stimulus into its domestic economy by speeding up its connection to the China-Laos railway, experts said. “The China-Laos railway project has opened a new logistics mode in the region,” said Joe Horn-Phathanothai, founder and CEO of Thai investment consultancy Strategy613 focusing on China and Thailand. One…