Minister plans railway for workers
The Labor Ministry is considering constructing a railway line connecting Phnom Penh and select provinces to special economic zones or industrial areas in response to the high number of road accidents involving commuting workers. Speaking at the 2016 Annual Report and Direction for 2017 of the National Social Security Fund meeting, Labor Minister Ith Samheng said he was discussing the idea with the Public Works and Transport Ministry in an effort to tackle the number of road accidents resulting from workers commuting in overcrowded vehicles which are often driven recklessly. “Moreover, we are also discussing with some partners to get them to invest in the safety of workers’ transportation rather than using the current transportation system which involves trucks,” Mr. Samheng said.
