Chongqing-Lichuan Railway Development Project

The traffic forecast for initial commercial operations was optimistic at appraisal, particularly for freight transport because it requires not only physical infrastructure but also coherent operational arrangements. For example, low-speed break-bulk freight traffic requires increased safety inspections of tracks and facilities when high-speed passenger traffic operates on the same line. In future projects, mixed traffic arrangements for both passenger and freight transportation should be reviewed carefully for efficiency and safety to avoid underutilizing capacity.