CLEAN : Kenya unveils first new railway in a century

The transcript discusses the significance of infrastructure, particularly railways, in national development. It highlights the agreement with the African Development Bank for financing a railway project, comparing it to other global systems. The railway is described as efficient and cost-effective, with the potential to boost GDP by 1.5%, adding $1.4 billion to national revenue, and repaying its cost within four years.

What are the characteristics of a robust railway system according to the text?

What is the expected time frame to pay back the cost of the railway?