Cambodia Laying Tracks for Transport Future

It’s been nearly 13 years since a passenger train last departed from Phnom Penh’s train station. But after years of refurbishment works along the country’s dilapidated southern line, more than 170 eager travelers boarded the 7am train on Saturday to take the scenic eight-hour maiden trip to the coastal town of Sihanoukville. “I think it is a good alternative transportation to a bus, a car or airplane, and I think the train is safer than a bus,” said Putserey Roth, an excited train...

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