Why railways are Southeast Asia’s answer to decarbonisation and growth
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Shifting more freight traffic from road to rail is a major decarbonisation pathway for Southeast Asia, but major hurdles stand in the way. Harmonising standards, securing investment, collective bargaining with suppliers, acquiring land and navigating geopolitical tensions must all be addressed.