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SRT union urges halt to split plan
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 02/03/2017
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) labour union has asked the agency to halt a plan to set up two subsidiaries to operate and carry out maintenance on trains as disagreement exists over whether the two proposed firms should be merged, deputy transport minister Pichit Akrathit said.
SRT reviews land lease rates
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/07/2016
» The State Railways of Thailand (SRT) is reviewing its land lease rates nationwide as it seeks a public-private venture to develop land along the Red Line electric rail route and the high-speed railway linking Bangkok with Nakhon Ratchasima.
Sino-Thai produce, train deals 'are ready'
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 02/12/2015
» Thai authorities say they expect to settle details and sign rice, rubber and railway deals with China within the next two days as planned.
MRTA pushes for stores at subway points
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 16/11/2015
» Grocery outlets at subway stations, and reduced fares for commuters are envisaged after the Transport Ministry agreed to amend a law to allow business development at the sites.
Countdown to Purple Line launch begins
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/09/2015
» On Aug 12 next year, as the nation celebrates Her Majesty the Queen's birthday and Mother's Day, it will also witness the official launch of the Purple Line elevated rail mass transit system in Her Majesty's honour.
Private sector gets huge chunk of Bang Sue railway hub
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 06/08/2015
» The State Railway of Thailand will allow private sector participation in a multibillion-baht commercial development of 200 rai of land at Bang Sue train station in Bangkok, where a major transport terminus is planned.
MRTA seeks investors for Orange Line
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 12/08/2014
» Authorities plan to raise funds from private investors to reduce state spending on construction of the Orange Line electric train linking Taling Chan and Min Buri.
BMCL pencils in Purple Line test for 2015
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 05/08/2014
» A test run of the Purple Line high-speed train is expected to take place late next year, according to the project operator.
Ageing trains 'cranky but safe'
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 03/06/2014
» The State Railway of Thailand's locomotives are perfectly safe even when a driver has to take a hand off the controls to work the windscreen wipers with the other, the SRT boss said Tuesday.