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Cambodia and Japan Partner to Prioritize Railway Network Rehabilitation and Urban Rail Systems
- 6 October 2026
Cambodia and Japan have officially initiated joint consultations to establish strategic priorities for restoring national railway infrastructure and conducting preliminary studies on urban rail transit systems. The initial high-level session, convened on September 28, 2026, was chaired by H.E. Koy Sodany, Permanent Secretary of State at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The meeting broug...
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Revitalizing Cambodia’s Railways: High-Level Dialogue with Japanese Experts on Strategic Infrastructure Upgrades
- 13 February 2026
Ministry of Public Works and Transport reviews preliminary research reports from Japanese technical consultants to modernize the national rail network The Royal Government of Cambodia is accelerating its efforts to modernize the national railway system through intensive technical cooperation with Japanese infrastructure experts. On the afternoon of February 9, 2026, a high-level consultative meeti...
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Preliminary Studies for Phnom Penh Metro Project Launched
- 10 March 2025
In a significant step towards modernising urban transport in Cambodia, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has partnered with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to initiate preliminary studies for the Phnom Penh Metro project. The aim is to assess the feasibility of a modern public transport system designed to alleviate traffic congestion in the capital city. The firs...
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The Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS, A Symbol of Progress and Connectivity
- 25 September 2024
The ambitious Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is paving the way for a new era of transportation between Malaysia and Singapore. Set to redefine cross-border travel; this cutting-edge railway shuttle link is a testament to innovative engineering and a shared vision for seamless mobility. Initiated in 2019, the RTS Link is a marvel of modern transportation design, featuring ...
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Revolutionizing Transportation: The Shift to Sustainable Infrastructure
- 24 September 2024
Embracing Digital Innovation for Efficient and Risk-Free Construction The transportation industry is increasingly focused on promoting sustainability through infrastructure projects. In order to achieve this, industry leaders are embracing digital workflow. Bentley's rail construction planning solution empowers projects to transition from traditional PDFs to 3D and 4D model-based workflows, sea...
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Engineering Wonders of the World: Highest Railway Bridge on Earth Nears Completion in India
- 31 August 2024
This article is the first in our new Engineering Wonders of The World series. The world’s highest railway bridge is in a rugged, mountainous area of northern India – and it is a sight to behold. Hovering 1,170 feet above the Chenab River in the Kashmir Valley of the Himalayas, the steel, arch-supported bridge is taller than the Eiffel Tower. Designed by WSP, the global engineering and design se...
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Indonesia Unveils Southeast Asia’s Swiftest Railway, Just 36 mins for Jakarta to Bandung
- 11 February 2024
Indonesia, a Southeast Asian gem with its rich cultural tapestry woven across more than 17,000 islands, has added another feather to its cap. The archipelagic nation is now home to the fastest railway in Southeast Asia, connecting the bustling cities of Jakarta and Bandung. The inaugural high-speed rail line, appropriately named WHOOSH, commenced operations in October 2023, revolutionizing travel ...
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Five EU Countries Invests €5Billion in “Rail Baltica”, An Unprecedented Model for Global Infrastructure
- 17 December 2023
In a groundbreaking initiative to transform Baltic connectivity, "Rail Baltica" emerges as a trailblazing greenfield rail transport infrastructure project. This ambitious endeavor seeks to seamlessly integrate the Baltic States into the European rail network, involving five European Union countries: Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and indirectly, Finland. A monumental leap in regional developm...
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Xi Jinping Provides US$44m for Cambodian Railway Project
- 10 February 2023
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced a grant of 300 million yuan (over US$44 million) to support the Cambodian railway project. According to National Television of Cambodia, during the visit of Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen to China, the President of China thanked Samdech Techo for publicly declaring, “If I do not rely on China, who do I depend on?”. In return, the Chinese president...
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PM Orders MPWT to Prioritise Subway Train in PP & High-Speed Railways
- 22 September 2022
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has ordered the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) to speed up the progress of feasibility study and fund seeking for the subway train project in Phnom Penh capital as well as the project to upgrade two existing railways to high-speed lines. According to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol on 21 September, MPWT was ordered to put these two projects on the pri...
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