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World Bank Looks To India For Rail Expansion

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by James Lamont

December 7, 2009

The World Bank and New Delhi are in talks about financing the international expansion of Indian Railways, one of the largest and most profitable networks in the world, to bring transport infrastructure to African countries and other developing nations.

The World Bank and New Delhi are in talks about financing the international expansion of Indian Railways, one of the largest and most profitable networks in the world, to bring transport infrastructure to African countries and other developing nations.

Robert Zoellick, World Bank president, said the Washington-based multilateral lender wanted to build on a $2bn commitment to strengthen India's rail system by helping state-owned Indian Railways to grow beyond its borders.

"We can help the Indian Railways in India, but also, as they develop greater efficiencies, to move abroad," Mr Zoellick said during a four-day visit to India.



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