New doubts over Costa Rican rail project
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
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The head of Costa Rica’s state railway system resigned but he gave an assurance that his decision would not affect plans for a new electric railroad to ease road traffic congestion.
However, doubts remain about the project. In particular, the projected cost of $1.5 billion could be too much to bear for the nation’s strained economy.
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