China, People's Republic of : Policy Study on the Development of Intercity Railway in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Region

Sovereign Project | 49010-001

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Sluijter, Jurgen
    East Asia Department
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    China, People's Republic of
  • Modality
  • Sector
    • Transport
Project Name Policy Study on the Development of Intercity Railway in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Region
Project Number 49010-001
Country / Economy China, People's Republic of
Project Status Closed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
TA 8968-PRC: Policy Study on the Development of Intercity Railway in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 400,000.00
Strategic Agendas Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change Governance and capacity development
Knowledge solutions
Private sector development
Sector / Subsector

Transport / Rail transport (non-urban)

Gender No gender elements
Description
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Impact

Sustainable intercity railway services in the BTH region developed.

Project Outcome
Description of Outcome

Coordinated policies for integrated IC railway services in the BTH region developed.

Progress Toward Outcome
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs

1. IC Railway network planning for BTH region improved

2. Multi-modal hub plan for IC Railway Stations developed

3. Funding options for Intercity Railways formulated

4. Regulatory framework for Intercity Railways developed

Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)

Six consultants have been recruited and commenced work. One more consultant being recruited. Inception mission was held on 25-29 October 2015.

Inception report was submitted on 4 March 2016.

Railway training modules are being prepared and final TA workshop will be held in May 2017. The TA will be completed on 31 May 2017.

Geographical Location Beijing, Hebei, Tianjin
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation Stakeholders from different provinces will be invited for the final TA workshop to disseminate TA results and seek feedback.
Responsible ADB Officer Sluijter, Jurgen
Responsible ADB Department East Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Transport and Communications Division, EARD
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Transportation
Timetable
Concept Clearance 14 Aug 2015
Fact Finding 15 Jun 2015 to 15 Jun 2015
MRM -
Approval 02 Oct 2015
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 06 Apr 2017

TA 8968-PRC

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
02 Oct 2015 04 Nov 2015 04 Nov 2015 31 Jan 2017 31 May 2017 16 Aug 2017
Financing Plan/TA Utilization Cumulative Disbursements
ADB Cofinancing Counterpart Total Date Amount
Gov Beneficiaries Project Sponsor Others
400,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 400,000.00 17 Jun 2022 333,241.91

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