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| The World Bank provides client countries with best practice experience in railway industry structure, governance and regulation, commercial management and operation of railway enterprises, and mechanisms for private sector participation in railways. Together with decision-makers, policy advisers and rail industry managers, World Bank helps identify policies and investments which enable the rail industry to make the most effective contribution to economic growth and development while meeting safety, social and environmental standards. |  |  | FEATURED | Coming soon: Railway Reform Toolkit
The railway toolkit is a multidimensional resource on reform in the railways sector. It covers best practices in industry structure, sector governance and commercial management in an easy-to-use resource. |
|  | | | | HIGHLIGHTS |  |  |  | Railways: Critical Element in the Green Development Mix
Transport is crucial for economic growth and poverty reduction. Almost nothing can be produced or consumed unless people, raw materials, commodities, fuel, and finished products can be moved to and from different locations. In many countries, railways are an important part of the transport network. | Light Rail Metro Transit
(PDF, 14,623KB)
Cities across the globe are looking to improve
transportation in response
to expanding urban
populations. Light rail metro
transit (LRMT) can provide
rapid urban mobility and vital
access to city centers. The
book focuses on using
Public-Private partnerships
to deliver LRMT solutions. | Azerbaijan Railway Project
On December 17, 2009 a
$450 million Loan Agreement
was signed for a Railway
Trade and Transport
Facilitation Project in
Azerbaijan. The project is
expected to cut transit time
on east-west corridor,
improve operational reliability,
reduce energy costs, and
support growth in profitable
freight traffic. |
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