International Railroad Discussion > Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc, a Vietnamese island off the coast of Cambodia, is reversing historical trends.  My understanding is that the island never had rail transport, but is now constructing a 10-mile long passenger-carrying line to be completed in 2027.

LTCerny Wrote:
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> Phu Quoc, a Vietnamese island off the coast of
> Cambodia, is reversing historical trends.  My
> understanding is that the island never had rail
> transport, but is now constructing a 10-mile long
> passenger-carrying line to be completed in 2027.

One wonders who it will serve....

engineerinvirginia Wrote:
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> LTCerny Wrote:
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> > Phu Quoc, a Vietnamese island off the coast of
> > Cambodia, is reversing historical trends.  My
> > understanding is that the island never had rail
> > transport, but is now constructing a 10-mile
> long
> > passenger-carrying line to be completed in
> 2027.
>
> One wonders who it will serve....

Cruise ship passengers most likely. 

Being built to serve 2027 APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit. Light rail from airport to convention center.

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