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Laos hopes for economic boost from Chinese-built railway
AFP, Published on 28/11/2021
» A new $6 billion Chinese-built railway line opens in Laos this week, bringing hopes of an economic boost to the reclusive nation, but experts are questioning the benefits of a project that has seen thousands of farmers evicted from their land.
Elon Musk bores tunnel to revolutionize city driving
AFP, Published on 19/12/2018
» HAWTHORNE (UNITED STATES) - Elon Musk on Tuesday took a break from futuristic electric cars and private space travel to unveil a low-cost tunnel he sees as a godsend for city traffic.
Elon Musk presents underground LA tunnel project
AFP, Published on 18/05/2018
» LOS ANGELES: Entrepreneur Elon Musk has given updated details of a project to build high-speed transport tunnels underneath Los Angeles in a bid to combat traffic and said he wanted to work with the city's subway operator.
Japan's bullet train hits half century
AFP, Published on 24/09/2014
» Fifty years ago, the first bullet train pulled out of Tokyo station and hurtled across the countryside, heralding Japan's arrival as a modern economic powerhouse with a transport system soon to become the envy of the world.