According to Cambodian media, the government has formally launched a railway modernisation programme costing approximately US$10 billion across eight priority projects, to be developed in phases between 2023 and 2033. It aims to increase nationwide rail capacity and support regional economic development.
Short- and medium-term projects for 2023–2027 account for around US$3.8 billion, with long-term projects for 2028–2033 accounting for about US$6.2 billion. Most projects remain at the feasibility-study stage.
A project to improve capacity on the Phnom Penh–Poipet railway has entered substantive study, led by the public works ministry in cooperation with China Road and Bridge Corporation and Cambodia’s Royal Railway.
Two strategic light-rail routes are also under study: Phnom Penh–Techo International Airport, linking the capital with its new aviation hub, and Siem Reap–Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, facilitating travel to and from the World Heritage area. The two routes are expected to improve passenger efficiency and regional economic integration.
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