
Russia and Uzbekistan design organizations will work together this year to conduct the Trans-Afghan Railway project's feasibility study, Trend news agency reported. According to a statement issued by Russia's Ministry of Transport on Tuesday, Russian and Uzbek designers &will ensure the preparation of sections of the feasibility study for the project to build the Trans-Afghan Railway along the agreed routes, including in terms of determining the forecast for freight traffic volumes and economic efficiency.&The ministry said two routes have been identified.
These are: Mazar-e-Sharif & Herat & Dilaram & Kandahar & Chaman; and the other is Termez & Naibabad & Logar & Kharlachi.The statement noted that the first session to discuss the project will be held within the framework of the Russia-Islamic World Forum in Kazan in May.
A delegation from Afghanistan will attend, along with representatives from Pakistan Railways. The post Russia, Uzbekistan to draft feasibility study for Trans-Afghan Railway project first appeared on TINS News.
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