The director confirmed trains running on the line would comprise three carriages with a total capacity of 100 passengers. He added that even though the government has confirmed a new airport to serve the Cambodian capital will be built this will not stop the launch of the train service.
The trains are being shipped in from Mexico while the airport rail link project is being managed by Cambodia rail franchisee the Royal Group. As the rail link project was gaining pace last December, transport-minister Sun Chanthol said the government would be giving free rides for the initial three months after launch.
12GO ASIA notes that an airport rail connection will provide an alternative to the current options for getting to central Phnom Penh. Taxi, tuk-tuk, motorcycle and route 3 buses are the choices at present.
Cambodia sets deadline for launch of Phnom Penh Airport rail link
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A Cambodia Public Works Ministry director says a deadline of April has been set for the inauguration of a Phnom Penh Airport to downtown rail link. Railway director Chan Kimleng told reporters the project was on schedule and would see the first trains running in time for the auspicious Choul Chnam Thmey Festival (Khmer New Year).