Funding debate stalls Saudi Landbridge deal 
Flagship rail project faces delay as speculation mounts over change to public-procurement scheme.
- Published:03 July 2009 10:14 GMT
- Author: Hugh Tomlinson
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Funding debate stalls Saudi Landbridge deal
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