Rail connection with Thailand to take place in March
The railway networks in Cambodia and Thailand will be officially connected in March, the Transport Minister recently announced.
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Road repairs increased last year
The Transport Ministry repaired more roads last year when compared to work done in 2017, according to its annual report.
Sihanoukville expressway nears construction
An expressway that connects Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville is set to be constructed.
Container traffic sees solid growth
Container traffic at Cambodia’s main ports increased significantly in 2018, according to port authorities.
Nearly 3,000 overloaded trucks booked last year
Transport Ministry announces that it booked nearly 3,000 overloaded trucks last year.
Nearly 3,000 overloaded trucks booked last year
The Transport Ministry today announced that it booked nearly 3,000 overloaded trucks throughout the Kingdom last year, an increase of 11 percent compared to 2017.
Road Care app launched
The Ministry of Public Works launches the Road Care mobile application in order to encourage citizens to report damaged roads.
Belt and Road project to strengthen Cambodia’s trade ties
China’s Belt and Road Initiative plays a crucial role in connecting China to Cambodia.
Siem Reap roads to get $15 million overhaul
Public Works Ministry to repair damaged roads in Siem Reap with about $15 million.
National swimming tourney concludes
The three-day 2018 National Swimming Championships concludes.
Transport Ministry to address potholes via app
Transport Ministry to launch an app for residents to report road damage.
Logistics overhaul to cost $19b
$19 billion worth of projects contained in the logistics masterplan are expected.
Olympic pool gets renovation
The swimming pool at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh is set to undergo a $2 million renovation.
Koh Kong road to be repaired in time for Sea Festival
Transport Minister confirms a repairing project of road leading to Koh Kong province.
Weighing station officials sacked
The Transport Ministry is looking into alleged corruption involving 14 sacked ministry officials who were tasked with overseeing container truck weighing stations across a number of National Roads.
Water taxis, rail lines boosting regime’s credibility, says Minister
The launch of the water taxi and rail services this year enhanced the government’s credibility and served as an example of the efforts made by the authorities to provide good services to the public, said Transport Minister Sun Chanthol to Khmer Times in an exclusive interview.
Transport Ministry setting the pace for change
Transport Ministry rolls out a number of innovative products aiming to ease commutes.
Electronic data interchange to launch at ports in 2021
Electronic data interchange to be enabled in Cambodia’s main ports by April 2021.
Transport Minister denies Japan aid cut
Transport Minister says Japan government will not cut infrastructure financing.
With last section finished, western rail line finally ready
People can now board a train in Phnom Penh and travel all the way to Poipet.
Pi Pay, government partnership to ease payments of transport services
Pi Pay will work with the government to facilitate payment of services provided by the Ministry of Transportation by enabling access to cashless solutions for all citizens.
With support from Japan, mass transit system on track
Government reassures the automated gateway transit system will be built as planned.
City Hall to battle traffic jam hot spots
Department identifies 182 points in the capital to be targeted for traffic jam reductions.
Motorists urged to wear helmets
All citizens are called to respect traffic laws and wear good-quality helmets since traffic deaths mostly involved motorcyclists.
Cambodia eyes water transport body
In a bid to address the high cost of logistics in the country, Cambodia plans to apply for membership at the (Pianc-Japan).
Airport railway 50 percent done
Minister of Transportation announces that the railway line connecting Phnom Penh to the airport is 50% complete.
Battambang to get new drainage system
The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation and a Chinese company on Tuesday signed an agreement to build a drainage system in Battambang town costing $9 million to reduce flood water. The Asian Development Bank…
Water taxi system expected in April
A water taxi system linking Prek Pnov, the northern part of Phnom Penh, to Takhmao city in Kandal province via the Mekong River, is expected to start in April as the some water taxi stations…
Countdown to new expressway
The new road connecting the capital with Preah Sihanouk province on the coast is one step closer to becoming a reality.
Water taxi service by April
Transport Minister Sun Chanthol tells officials to prepare a water taxi service to serve passengers on the Tonle Sap and Tonle Bassac.
