by george matthews
http://en.ce.cn/World/Asia-Pacific/2005 ... 4278.shtml
Nepal has a civil war between Maoist rebels and the King's government. There are rumours that this war may be resolved by the rebels becoming political, if the king restores democratic government.
Could the end of the war be marked by investment in a new rail system? One interest, as ever in this part of the world, is what gauge would they use. The Chinese use standard gauge, and they seem to be promoting this network. But India also borders on Nepal, and would probably not want Nepal to fall into the Chinese orbit.
The king apparently wants an electrified line. This is sensible as Nepal has hydroelectricity and would not have to import diesel.
Nepal has a civil war between Maoist rebels and the King's government. There are rumours that this war may be resolved by the rebels becoming political, if the king restores democratic government.
Could the end of the war be marked by investment in a new rail system? One interest, as ever in this part of the world, is what gauge would they use. The Chinese use standard gauge, and they seem to be promoting this network. But India also borders on Nepal, and would probably not want Nepal to fall into the Chinese orbit.
The king apparently wants an electrified line. This is sensible as Nepal has hydroelectricity and would not have to import diesel.