Cambodia-Thai rail link delayed again

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The train service between Cambodia and Thailand, which was expected to begin operations early this year, may be delayed due to compensation issues with people living along a one-kilometer stretch of track in Poipet City. The rail line was scheduled to be connected by the end of 2016 and officials repeatedly said the official launching ceremony would be early this year.
 

However, the ceremony’s date has still not been revealed because the track has not been completely laid due to issues compensating the people living along it, said Transport Ministry spokesman Va Simsorya. “Laying of the track is not finished,” he said. “There are still issues with the resettlement of villagers.
 

Only one kilometer of track remains unfinished because compensation issues with people living along the rail line in Poipet have not been solved,” said Mr. Simsorya. “Because of this, we cannot yet set a specific date for the official ceremony,” he added. “If the project is technically not finished, we cannot say anything for the moment.”

 

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[louse1953]

Compensation not usually a problem for the Hun Sen regime.