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November 16, 2024
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North Korean leader calls for revamping rail

Kim Jong Un calls for more electric rail infrastructure, despite problems with power generation in country

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the construction of new rail facilities and called for the modernization of existing ones during a recent visit to the Kim Jong Thae Electric Locomotive Complex.

According to DPRK state media, Kim requested new electric locomotives, rail lines and subway trains, while adding the current trains should be color-coded according to their function.

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