记者手记｜“这个项目对联通欧亚意义非凡”——中企承建格鲁吉亚现代化铁路项目见闻

Group 1 - The Georgia modernized railway project is a significant upgrade to the core railway line connecting the cities of Hashuri and Zestafoni, and it plays a crucial role in the "Middle Corridor" of international transport in the Caucasus region, as well as being a major achievement of the China-Georgia Belt and Road cooperation [3][4] - The project, which began construction in 2011, spans approximately 41 kilometers and features a passenger design speed of 120 km/h and a freight design speed of 80 km/h, with the T9 tunnel being a key engineering challenge [3][4] - The project has created around 1,000 jobs for Georgian workers during its construction, while also providing practical training to help them acquire professional skills in railway construction [4] Group 2 - The modernization of the railway is seen as a leap in Georgia's railway technology standards and a vital choice for the country's future, enhancing the efficiency of railway operations and addressing issues such as speed limits and maintenance difficulties of the old line [4] - The project team from China Railway 23rd Bureau Group Co., Ltd. plans to continue participating in other railway projects in Georgia, aiming to deepen cooperation in infrastructure and capacity building [4]