A major high-speed rail initiative, designed to transform regional connectivity, has faced repeated setbacks, including significant cost increases and growing disputes among stakeholders. Construction milestones have been missed as technical challenges and logistical hurdles persist, raising concerns about feasibility. Critics argue that the project’s expanding budget and shifting timelines risk undermining public confidence and long-term viability. With tensions escalating between government officials, contractors, and local communities, the future of the venture remains uncertain.


Flagship high-speed rail project has been beset by delays, cost overruns and tensions