A seamless and reliable regional rail freight service is seen as vital to increasing the bloc’s total trade volume, which is projected to reach US$4.5 trillion by 2030. KUALA LUMPUR: As global trade faces challenges from tariffs amid renewed rivalry, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is turning its attention inward to strengthen regional connectivity. Experts said expanding intra-ASEAN trade hinges on improving rail links, with collaboration among member states key to unlocking