Title: Intergovernmental Agreement on the Trans-Asian Railway Network

Language: English

Type: Document

Nature: Contract Agreement

Published: January 1, 2024


Region: Europe and Central Asia (ECA)

Country: Global / Non-Specific

Sector: Transportation

Keywords: PPPs by Sector *, PPPs for Transport **, Contractual Provisions, Rail

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Document Summary:

Intergovernmental Agreement on the Trans-Asian Railway Network (English, Chinese and Russian) – The agreement was negotiated under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). It has been developed to promote and develop international rail transport in Asia and with neighboring regions. The agreement sets out the framework for the development of a Trans-Asian railway network that consists of defined railway lines of international importance. The agreement lays down standards to be taken into account for modernizing of old and construction of new railway lines of international importance with regard to capacity, vehicle loading gauge, interoperability and container terminals. It entered into force June 11, 2009. 

 

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Document Details:

Intergovernmental Agreement on the Trans-Asian Railway Network (English, Chinese and Russian) – The agreement was negotiated under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). It has been developed to promote and develop international rail transport in Asia and with neighboring regions. The agreement sets out the framework for the development of a Trans-Asian railway network that consists of defined railway lines of international importance. The agreement lays down standards to be taken into account for modernizing of old and construction of new railway lines of international importance with regard to capacity, vehicle loading gauge, interoperability and container terminals. It entered into force June 11, 2009. 


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