New Delhi: Russia has proposed exploring a direct rail connection to the Indian Ocean through a route that could eventually connect the country with India by land. The idea comes as risks around major maritime routes have grown, giving Moscow a reason to look at trade routes, which do not depend entirely on sea transport.
Key Factors
Building such a network would therefore require agreements between all the countries on the route, along with major investment in railway infrastructure and cross-border connections. The proposed corridor would pass through countries with different transport systems, border procedures and security conditions.
