Billions to be spent on Trans-Asian Railway Network plan

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Updated June 17, 2009 20:42:45

An agreement to coordinate the development and operation of international rail routes, which connect 28 countries throughout Asia and Europe has come into force. The Trans-Asian Railway Network aims to increase trade and cultural exchanges within Asia, and between Asia and Europe, and it is hoped it will help stimulate recovery from the current economic slowdown.

Presenter: Ian Burrows
Speakers: Dr Noeleen Heyzer, United Nations under secretary general, and executive secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific; Dr Paul Mees, transport planning expert, RMIT University, Melbourne

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