BANGKOK/MANILA -- Metropolitan rail networks in Southeast Asia are on track to expand 20% by the end of next year, a Nikkei analysis shows, the growth fueled by the need to ease congestion and reduce automobile emissions.
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From Bangkok to Manila, Southeast Asia metro rail expands rapidly
Networks across region to grow 20% through 2024, helping to ease congestion
In Thailand, the Yellow Line connecting the outskirts of Bangkok to neighboring Samut Prakan province began operations in July. (Photo by Kosuke Inoue)
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