Rocky road for shift to rail

Rail revival: A KTMB cargo train passing by the contractors at the Padang Jawa station. Industry leaders say that moving cargo from rails to roads will address traffic congestion, reduce the rate of accidents involving heavy vehicles and support country’s the sustainability agenda. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

Cargo transition hinges on infrastructure upgrades, says Loke

PETALING JAYA: Much work remains as the government aims to move the needle on shifting cargo from roads to rail – which currently stands at a paltry 1%.