Venezuelan Railway Construction history:

1884-2008 = about 3500km

China Railway Projects:

2009-2014 = about 1500km
2015-2030 = about 12500km

Does anyone else note the significance of the China-Venezuela "partnership?"

While it may not yet be clear to those who see the glass half (or more) empty, China has the same intentions towards Venezuela's oil, gold and other resources. Fortunately, Crystallex is going to be riding the railroad to mine the gold. Sadly, there is a loser here -- Rusoro, the former self-proclaimed "partner of choice." LOL