Works Minister Colm Imbert told reporters Thursday the proposed rapid rail system in Trinidad and Tobago will go ahead as scheduled. Speaking at a media briefing following the weekly cabinet meeting Imbert said there is a need for an efficient mass transit system and public opinion is in favour of the rail project.
He said a poll suggests that 60 per cent of respondents approved of the project with only 25 per cent saying it should not go ahead.
Imbert promised that the government will continue to hold consultations with the people on the matter and gave the assurance that all concerns would be addressed.
Villagers in Cunupia and surrounding areas have been carrying out a continuing protest against the rail project saying the government has been insensitive to their concerns and is planning to destroy valuable agricultural acreages to make way for the transit system.
But Imbert said that should not be a concern. He said the government will listen to people's concerns and make adjustments that are necessary.
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