ECRL: Project price aside, Govt concerned over 'very high' operational cost


KUALA LUMPUR: The Government's review of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is not confined to construction cost, but also the viability of maintaining the rail network, says Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.

"It must be noted that even if the rail project is completed, the operational cost will be very high to cover the project cost.

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