If all goes well, CPEC may complete more than 10 projects in 2018

[khansaheeb]

According your ambassador 168 chinese , 500 Pakistanis killed while building karokaram highway.

https://twitter.com/x/status/981790981598203904

https://twitter.com/x/status/981789495610761216

I would rather die for this project than sit at home and die from coronary heart disease!

 

[Adam WANG SHANGHAI MEGA]

Even karakoram roads r closed every year during winter.

Rail network via karokaram highway will not happen for forceeble future

Although you are Indian, but I agree with the above statement. The cost of crossing the Karakoram Railway will be very and very high, even if China has strong infrastructure design and construction capabilities,China-Pakistan International Railway can not be realized in shot time. After all, the cost is too high (the construction of highways does not require the laying of rails, which made the cost relatively low).

Even if the China-Pakistan International Railway really goes into construction phase, the construction can only be completed section by section. It may take 20-30 years to finnally complete it.

Who pays? I estimate that China-PAK railway line will cost 20 billion U.S. dollars. Who will pay?

I would rather die for this project than sit at home and die from coronary heart disease!

Who pays? I estimate that China-PAK railway line will cost 20 billion U.S. dollars. Who will pay?

Qinghai-Tibet railway
Cost very high,all workers need to breathe oxygen every day.
railway speed limited

The highest point of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is (5072 meters) above the Tanggula Mountain Pass.

 

[khansaheeb]

Although you are Indian, but I agree with the above statement. The cost of crossing the Karakoram Railway will be very and very high, even if China has strong infrastructure design and construction capabilities,China-Pakistan International Railway can not be realized in shot time. After all, the cost is too high (the construction of highways does not require the laying of rails, which made the cost relatively low).

Even if the China-Pakistan International Railway really goes into construction phase, the construction can only be completed section by section. It may take 20-30 years to finnally complete it.

Who pays? I estimate that China-PAK railway line will cost 20 billion U.S. dollars. Who will pay?


Who pays? I estimate that China-PAK railway line will cost 20 billion U.S. dollars. Who will pay?

We have a few choices as to who pays:-
1. China and Pak pay 50/50
2. We get investors or international funding who get ROI by charging tolls
3. Build it in phases over a longer period. Start the preparatory (cutting mountains, constructing equipment, training workforce, build supporting infrastructure etc) work now and build later
4. Start saving now into an inaccessible pot and put $1billion each every year until we have sufficient funds to start the project.
5. Get vested countries who would also benefit from the project to contribute to the project: Iran, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Iran etc.

Although you are Indian, but I agree with the above statement. The cost of crossing the Karakoram Railway will be very and very high, even if China has strong infrastructure design and construction capabilities,China-Pakistan International Railway can not be realized in shot time. After all, the cost is too high (the construction of highways does not require the laying of rails, which made the cost relatively low).

Even if the China-Pakistan International Railway really goes into construction phase, the construction can only be completed section by section. It may take 20-30 years to finnally complete it.

Who pays? I estimate that China-PAK railway line will cost 20 billion U.S. dollars. Who will pay?

Who pays? I estimate that China-PAK railway line will cost 20 billion U.S. dollars. Who will pay?

Qinghai-Tibet railway
Cost very high,all workers need to breathe oxygen every day.
railway speed limited

The highest point of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is (5072 meters) above the Tanggula Mountain Pass.

Marvellous engineering work of art by China.

Apparently there is a plan to have a China -Pakistan railway:-

China - Pakistan Railway

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/pakistan/

Two China - Pakistan Railways have been planned. In China, they will start from the westernmost city of Kashgar in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In Pakistan, both lines will be extended to the ports along Arabian Sea; one is the deep-sea Gwadar Port and the other is Karachi.

China - Pakistan Train Running Route

Kashgar - Gwadar Train: Kashgar- Gwadar Railway Project is planned to be built through the undeveloped north part of Pakistan, where no rail lines have been laid before. The Gwadar Port has been put into use on November 13, 2016, but the rail line is still at the planning stage and the aim is for it to be completed by 2030.

Kashgar - Karachi Train: They will run through the more prosperous cities in the east of the country, such as Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, and Karachi. A rail line has already existed between Karachi and Peshawar known as Pakistan First Railway Main Line. However, it needs to be renovated and upgraded. This work began in January, 2016 and is expected to be completed by 2019. In the future, the line will be extended to Kashgar. The whole line is a major part of China - Pakistan Economic Corridor and Silk Road Economic Belt.

Benefits China - Pakistan Railway Project will Bring
This railway will boost the international trade between the two countries. Currently, Karakorum Highway is the only land link between the two countries. Due to the harsh environment and the fact that the road is only open between March and November, freight volume is very limited. When the railways are put into use, more products can be transported, greatly increasing the economic growth of both western China and Pakistan. In addition, as the railroads will go all the way to ports along Arabian Sea, they will connect the two countries with other South and West Asia countries by sea, such as India, Iran, Turkey and even the Middle East Countries, hence contributing to the international trade with these countries.

Once Sino - Pakistan Economic Corridor is built, 70% of China's imported oil from Middle East and Africa will no longer have to pass through the Strait of Malacca but will reach reach the country by land with a valuable saving of both time and cost.

The railways can also create more employment opportunities for locals and improve their transportation options.

The most important is that they will be a good way to consolidate China - Pakistan friendship.

Difficulties Need to Be Conquered
Obviously, this project will be a tough mission because the railroad will pass through the Pamir Plateau and Karakoram Mountains, where the harsh environment will be the first hard nut to crack. Due to the terrible geological conditions, landslides and mud avalanches may occur frequently.

Additionally, it involves a huge investment. To make the railroad safe and protect local environment, numerous tunnels and bridges will need to be built. It is hard to imagine how much it will cost, let alone its maintenance after.

How to travel between the two countries currently
Up to now, you can travel between the two countries either by flight or by coach:

Needless to say, air travel t is the most convenient way. Direct flights operate between Islamabad and Urumqi and Beijing with duration of 2.5 hours and 6hours/6.5 hours respectively; the cost is approximately CNY 2,000 and CNY 3,500 for economy class respectively.

In addition, traveling by international coach between the two countries along Karakorum Highway is a popular choice for budget travelers. Karakorum Highway is one of the most inspiring highways. It provides a chance to experience the grandeur of nature and to marvel at human creativity. However, due to the climatic conditions and complicated terrain, this highway is also one of the most dangerous. International coaches can only operate from March to November. Even this is not guaranteed as extremes in the weather may cause cancellations.

The first step is to take a coach from Kashgar to Khunjerab Pass in Tashkurgan where you can take international coach to Sost Port in Pakistan. The ticket fare is about CNY 100-120 per person and duration is about 8-10 hours. The next step is to take international coach from Khunjerab port to Sost port. This costs CNY 225 per person for a 6.5-hour journey. The ticket fares we have indicated are for reference only and may vary.

Other International Trains between China and nearby Countries
K23/K24:
Beijing - Ulaanbaatar

K27/K28:
Beijing - Pyongyang

T8701/T8702:
Nanning - Hanoi

4652/4653:
Hohhot - Ulaanbaatar

Z5/Z6:
Beijing - Hanoi

K7023/K7024:
Harbin - Vladivostok

K9795/K9796: Urumqi - Almaty
K9797/K9798: Urumqi - Astana

K19/K20
Beijing - Manzhouli - Moscow

K3/K4
Beijing - Ulaanbaatar - Moscow

International railways under construction/planning from China to:

 

[Adam WANG SHANGHAI MEGA]

We have a few choices as to who pays:-
1. China and Pak pay 50/50
2. We get investors or international funding who get ROI by charging tolls
3. Build it in phases over a longer period. Start the preparatory (cutting mountains, constructing equipment, training workforce, build supporting infrastructure etc) work now and build later
4. Start saving now into an inaccessible pot and put $1billion each every year until we have sufficient funds to start the project.
5. Get vested countries who would also benefit from the project to contribute to the project: Iran, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Iran etc.



Marvellous engineering work of art by China.

Apparently there is a plan to have a China -Pakistan railway:-

China - Pakistan Railway

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/pakistan/

Two China - Pakistan Railways have been planned. In China, they will start from the westernmost city of Kashgar in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In Pakistan, both lines will be extended to the ports along Arabian Sea; one is the deep-sea Gwadar Port and the other is Karachi.

China - Pakistan Train Running Route

Kashgar - Gwadar Train: Kashgar- Gwadar Railway Project is planned to be built through the undeveloped north part of Pakistan, where no rail lines have been laid before. The Gwadar Port has been put into use on November 13, 2016, but the rail line is still at the planning stage and the aim is for it to be completed by 2030.

Kashgar - Karachi Train: They will run through the more prosperous cities in the east of the country, such as Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, and Karachi. A rail line has already existed between Karachi and Peshawar known as Pakistan First Railway Main Line. However, it needs to be renovated and upgraded. This work began in January, 2016 and is expected to be completed by 2019. In the future, the line will be extended to Kashgar. The whole line is a major part of China - Pakistan Economic Corridor and Silk Road Economic Belt.

Benefits China - Pakistan Railway Project will Bring
This railway will boost the international trade between the two countries. Currently, Karakorum Highway is the only land link between the two countries. Due to the harsh environment and the fact that the road is only open between March and November, freight volume is very limited. When the railways are put into use, more products can be transported, greatly increasing the economic growth of both western China and Pakistan. In addition, as the railroads will go all the way to ports along Arabian Sea, they will connect the two countries with other South and West Asia countries by sea, such as India, Iran, Turkey and even the Middle East Countries, hence contributing to the international trade with these countries.

Once Sino - Pakistan Economic Corridor is built, 70% of China's imported oil from Middle East and Africa will no longer have to pass through the Strait of Malacca but will reach reach the country by land with a valuable saving of both time and cost.

The railways can also create more employment opportunities for locals and improve their transportation options.

The most important is that they will be a good way to consolidate China - Pakistan friendship.

Difficulties Need to Be Conquered
Obviously, this project will be a tough mission because the railroad will pass through the Pamir Plateau and Karakoram Mountains, where the harsh environment will be the first hard nut to crack. Due to the terrible geological conditions, landslides and mud avalanches may occur frequently.

Additionally, it involves a huge investment. To make the railroad safe and protect local environment, numerous tunnels and bridges will need to be built. It is hard to imagine how much it will cost, let alone its maintenance after.

How to travel between the two countries currently
Up to now, you can travel between the two countries either by flight or by coach:

Needless to say, air travel t is the most convenient way. Direct flights operate between Islamabad and Urumqi and Beijing with duration of 2.5 hours and 6hours/6.5 hours respectively; the cost is approximately CNY 2,000 and CNY 3,500 for economy class respectively.

In addition, traveling by international coach between the two countries along Karakorum Highway is a popular choice for budget travelers. Karakorum Highway is one of the most inspiring highways. It provides a chance to experience the grandeur of nature and to marvel at human creativity. However, due to the climatic conditions and complicated terrain, this highway is also one of the most dangerous. International coaches can only operate from March to November. Even this is not guaranteed as extremes in the weather may cause cancellations.

The first step is to take a coach from Kashgar to Khunjerab Pass in Tashkurgan where you can take international coach to Sost Port in Pakistan. The ticket fare is about CNY 100-120 per person and duration is about 8-10 hours. The next step is to take international coach from Khunjerab port to Sost port. This costs CNY 225 per person for a 6.5-hour journey. The ticket fares we have indicated are for reference only and may vary.

Other International Trains between China and nearby Countries
K23/K24:
Beijing - Ulaanbaatar

K27/K28:
Beijing - Pyongyang

T8701/T8702:
Nanning - Hanoi

4652/4653:
Hohhot - Ulaanbaatar

Z5/Z6:
Beijing - Hanoi

K7023/K7024:
Harbin - Vladivostok

K9795/K9796: Urumqi - Almaty
K9797/K9798: Urumqi - Astana

K19/K20
Beijing - Manzhouli - Moscow

K3/K4
Beijing - Ulaanbaatar - Moscow

International railways under construction/planning from China to:

Thanks for your effrots bros.I hope the China-Pak railway can be opened soon! I would like to take it when it been finished!!!
It takes time,we must be patient!!!

 

[khansaheeb]

Thanks for your effrots bros.I hope the China-Pak railway can be opened soon! I would like to take it when it been finished!!!
It takes time,we must be patient!!!

Hope to meet you in the middle one day when it is finished! It will be on of the greatest tourist attractions ever! The gateway to China, Pakistan and the Himalayas the highest concentration of the highest peaks in the world.