Iraq to Ñonstruct New Railway

08.02.2008 (11:51)

A source at the Iraqi Ministry of Transport said that Iraq has recently executed the initial stage of a strategic project which includes railway line round the city of Baghdad with the length of 284 kilometers, Iraq Directory reported.

The development costs roughly $8 billion, and is expected to be completed in six years, the source further added.

The project will also include areas for goods and modern stores outside the city of Baghdad and will ease the intersection of railways with roads and traffic accidents.

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