Britain could and might build railways into the area to improve their logistics.
The Russians can't. They don't have the industry.
OTOH, building railways is a long term proposition, and might be used more for holding Afghanistan down after the initial conflict than during the conflict itself.
OT3H, if the Brits DO build rail, then they're going to be MUCH better placed for round 2, if there is one.
However, if the Great Game goes hot, it will be a relatively minor brush war, not a 'Great War'.
The Russians can't. They don't have the industry.
OTOH, building railways is a long term proposition, and might be used more for holding Afghanistan down after the initial conflict than during the conflict itself.
OT3H, if the Brits DO build rail, then they're going to be MUCH better placed for round 2, if there is one.
However, if the Great Game goes hot, it will be a relatively minor brush war, not a 'Great War'.