Bamboo Railway - Cambodia

Back


November 2006 Enterprising locals in Battambang, Cambodia, have developed a unique railway. It's made from recycled tank wheels, small motorcycle engines and lashings of bamboo. Cambodia's main train service only runs four times a month and derailments are common. Little wonder locals prefer a different option. 'Norries' are little more than bamboo slabs with wheels and run on the state-built track. With a top speed of 50 km per hour, the norry network is far superior to the train. As one driver explains; "People like these because they're fast and on time".

Category: News
Uploaded: September 4th, 2007 @ 11:48 am
Author: journeymanpictures

Length: 07:09
Rating: Whole StarWhole StarWhole StarWhole StarHalf Star
Views: 27,744

Tags: bamboo cambodia drivers enterprising locals railway recycling

Related Video Links:


» View Video Comments For Bamboo Railway - Cambodia
» View journeymanpictures's Other Uploaded Videos

Video Thumbnails:


Thumbnail #1 Video Thumbnail #1:
Thumbnail #2 Video Thumbnail #2:
Thumbnail #3 Video Thumbnail #3:


Video Embedding Code:


Video Url:


Embed Code:

* Embed this video on your website, social bookmark, myspace, or blog.