- Oct 3, 2018
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| TYPE | Infrastructure |
| COUNTRY | Korea |
| PROJECT | Inter-Rail Upgrade Project |
| PROJECT COST | 5,500,000,000.00 |
| COMPLETION DATE | 26/11/22 |
| PROJECT INFORMATION | Pyongyang - Pyongsong - Kaechon - Jonchon - Kanggye - Manpo Total length: 300.1km This proposed line will use preexisting infrastructure as base to increase the capacity by incoporating additional tracks along the entire route, repair and expansion of supporting infrastructure such as platforms, bridges, tunnels, overpasses and stations along it, the modernization of signalization and the inclusion of modern methos of communication for a more efficient and safe operation of the trains on said tracks. Passenger and freight stations will be expanded on all six major locations of the route, boosting transport of passengers and cargo. Minor stations would also be modernized or constructed along the trail and junctions created to better serve the improtant mining territory located between the province of South Pyongan and South Hamgyong, in the central area of the former DPRK. This are is located south-east of the Mampo Line, and will be served by secondary tracks, mostly for the transport of goods. High-tech communication cables would be installed alongside the tracks. Allowing to connect the entire region into the same standard of internet access and development as the rest of Korea has. Pyongsong - Kowon - Wonsan Total lenght: 145km This proposed line will connect the western and the eastern coast of the peninsula, facilitating the movement of passengers and freight between both shores and industrial areas. The existing ifnrastructure would be used as a base to work on, modernizing, repairing and expanding the existing constructions and implemting new technologies. This would include also new stations and loading areas for mining resources. High-tech communication cables would be installed alongside the tracks. Allowing to connect the entire region into the same standard of internet access and development as the rest of Korea has. Kowon - Chongjin Line Total lenght: 784km This proposed line will connect all the eastern coastline of the former DPRK with a modern railway network, allowing for swift and efficient movement of goods and passengers. A ling into the PRC and the Russian Federation in the near future would add increased demand for this route, and facilitate international commerce for the Republic of Korea. This line will be the msot expensive of the three presented due to its lenght and lack of acceptable pre-existing infrastructure to work on. most the the construction would need to be created from scratch using local work force. This will include the preparation of the terrain for a dual-track lane, laying of railways, cosntruction of bridges, tunnels, platforms, stations, support stations, maintenance and communications infrastructure and finally passenger and freight stations on all major urban centers and productive nodes. This line will also serve as transportation link for the mining operations in the area located around the triple border of the South Hamgyong, Yanggang and North Hamgyong. This important extraction sites will be served by secondary networks destined mainly for freight trains and daily mining operations. This branches will connect the mining areas with the main processing areas and commercial ports. High-tech communication cables would be installed alongside the tracks. Allowing to connect the entire region into the same standard of internet access and development as the rest of Korea has. All Tracks will be suitable for HSR and Regular Freight Train |
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