Cambodia's bamboo trains at the end of the line

Cambodia's government plans to modernise its train system by putting an end a unique journey.

Residents ride on norries from the Tbeng Khpos train station in Kompong Chhnang province in Cambodia on March 12, 2007.
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Residents ride on norries from the Tbeng Khpos train station in Kompong Chhnang province in Cambodia on March 12, 2007.

Cambodia's famous bamboo trains are about to grind to a halt.

The Cambodian government plans to restore the country's train lines' progress by putting an end the world’s most unique rail journey.

However, the plan disquiets those who rely on the business. They are now afraid of losing their livelihoods.

TRT World 's Denee Savoia has more on the story.

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