Analysts from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) have presented a review of the prospects for constructing the Trans-Afghan Corridor, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Trans-Afghan Corridor: Prospects for Railway Route Construction

This project aims to connect the railway networks of Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. The anticipated cost of its implementation is $4.8 billion.

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The planned route will extend from Termez to Karachi, including key nodes such as Mazar-i-Sharif, Logar, Kharlaqi, and Torkham, with subsequent access through Peshawar and Rohri.

The length of the new railway sections from Mazar-i-Sharif to Torkham will be approximately 760 kilometers.

Currently, the project is in its initial stages, with only the main stages of the route between Tashkent, Kabul, and Islamabad being agreed upon. According to EDB analysts, the project faces several significant challenges.

Firstly, one of the main obstacles is the complex mountainous terrain in Afghanistan, which requires high engineering solutions and additional costs.

Secondly, unresolved issues concerning cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan may delay the project’s timeline.

Moreover, Pakistan will need to modernize its railway infrastructure to increase capacity. Without significant improvements in this area, the project may face problems in ensuring efficient cargo transportation.

Finally, ensuring security along the entire corridor is a crucial task. Measures are needed to prevent threats and ensure the stable operation of transportation flows.

Thus, despite the prospects, the Trans-Afghan Corridor project faces several key challenges, the resolution of which will determine its success and future development.

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