DURING the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, railways played a vital role in moving goods and people across England and Europe. Without railways to transport goods, raw materials and coal, the Industrial Revolution would not have gain-ed pace. In the 1970s, the Japanese government built the Shinkansen rail network to connect Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe and other cities to spur economic growth. Similarly, people who live in Tianjin commute to Beijing as there are efficient and frequent high-speed train services between the cities. The East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) project will spur economic growth in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Source: New Strait Times April 09, 2018 02:37 UTC