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An economic miracle needed to save new railway

Traders have been compelled to use the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), triggering intermittent protests by truck owners and drivers.  

The Government is convinced that the move will shore up traffic for the new railway, earning it enough revenue to cater for its operating costs and pay off its loans to the Chinese Government.

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