The Jacobabad–Gwadar Line is an upcoming railway project aiming to establish a connection between the Pakistani cities of Jacobabad and Gwadar. Stretching across a length of 1087 kilometers, the estimated cost of this project amounts to US$2.3 billion. Anvwar Asian Investments (AAI) from Oman is at the forefront of leading this initiative, offering a substantial investment of US$2.3 billion, with an initial contribution of US$500 million.[1][2]
| Jacobabad–Gwadar Line | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Proposed |
| Locale | Pakistan |
| Termini | |
| Service | |
| Type | High-speed rail |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 1,087 km (675 mi) |
Background
editThe Jacobabad–Gwadar Line is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) program, which aims to provide a rail connection between Gwadar and Xinjiang province in China.[3] The proposed line will be the high-speed rail connection between Gwadar and Jacobabad. Moreover, it will hold the distinction of being the first railway project under the CPEC program.[2][4]
References
edit- ^ Preston, Robert (August 8, 2022). "Omani group to invest $US 2.3bn in Jacobabad – Gwadar line".
- ^ a b Ahmad, Nauman (August 28, 2022). "Omani firm to invest in Gwadar rail connectivity project- Zameen News". Pakistan Real Estate News & Pakistan Property News & Latest Updates - Zameen News.
- ^ "New railway tracks planned under CPEC: report". DAWN.COM. December 20, 2015.
- ^ "Oman Offers to Develop $2.3 Billion Railway Network in Gwadar".