Jacobabad–Gwadar Line Explained

Jacobabad–Gwadar Line
Type:	High-speed rail
Status:	Proposed
Locale:	Pakistan
Start:	Jacobabad
End:	Gwadar
Linelength Km:	1087

The Jacobabad–Gwadar Line is an upcoming railway project aiming to establish a connection between the Pakistani cities of Jacobabad and Gwadar. Stretching across a length of 1087 kilometers, the estimated cost of this project amounts to US$2.3 billion. Anvwar Asian Investments (AAI) from Oman is at the forefront of leading this initiative, offering a substantial investment of US$2.3 billion, with an initial contribution of US$500 million.^{[1] [2]}

Background

The Jacobabad–Gwadar Line is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) program, which aims to provide a rail connection between Gwadar and Xinjiang province in China.^[3] The proposed line will be the high-speed rail connection between Gwadar and Jacobabad. Moreover, it will hold the distinction of being the first railway project under the CPEC program.^{[2] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Omani group to invest $US 2.3bn in Jacobabad – Gwadar line. Robert. Preston. August 8, 2022.
2. Web site: Omani firm to invest in Gwadar rail connectivity project- Zameen News. Nauman. Ahmad. August 28, 2022. Pakistan Real Estate News & Pakistan Property News & Latest Updates - Zameen News.
3. Web site: New railway tracks planned under CPEC: report. December 20, 2015. DAWN.COM.
4. Web site: Oman Offers to Develop $2.3 Billion Railway Network in Gwadar.