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LIBYA
Libya
launches first rail network project
Libya
has launched the construction of its first train links, a Libyan official
announced. The project consists of linking the western border with Tunisia
to the eastern border with Egypt, with another railway due to link Libya's
north and south, the unnamed official told the press Saturday, December 8.
He said the first track would run through the country's main coastal
resorts while the second would be built between the Mediterranean city of
Sirte and serve the borders with Niger and Chad. The official however gave
no indication on the cost or timeframe of the project, adding that once it
is completed, a network linking Europe to Africa would be possible if a
tunnel was dug under the Gibraltar strait.
Unlike its neighbors Egypt, Tunisia and Sudan, Libya has no rail network
and only 25,000 kilometers (15,000 miles) of roads.
Posted
Feb 11th '02
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SYRIA
FIRST
PHASE OF UNDERGROUND RAILWAY PROJECT STARTED
According
to Al-Baath newspaper , the Syrian Minister of Transportation, Mr.
Makram Obeid, laid down the foundations for the phase of the Hijazi
Underground Railway Project.
Head
Executive of the Hijazi Railways Public Corporation, Mr. Salah
Ahmed, said that the first phase will build a 1.3 kilometer
underground railway costing SP 69 million. The phase is expected to
last 240 days.
Posted
Feb 12th '02
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