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Subsidies eyed to cut train fares
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 20/06/2019
» The Rail Transport Department is looking at using subsidies or tax measures to bring down fares on the city's electric trains.
Single-ticket Bangkok public transport pushed back to 2020
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 16/06/2019
» The common ticketing system designed to link all modes of public transport in Bangkok will not fully launch this year as planned but commuters will be able to access the MRT Blue Line, the MRT Purple Line and the Airport Rail Link with a single card from September.
Bhumjaithai, Democrat parties to split Transport Ministry
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 11/06/2019
» The Bhumjaithai Party will receive the transport minister's seat and the Democrat Party will get the deputy's post, according to a source.
SRT planning new double track route
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 10/06/2019
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is planning to spend nearly 90 billion baht to upgrade the existing single-track railways leading to the deep South to double tracks to cut down travel times for passengers and promote tourism to the region.
SRT eyeing B40bn budget
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 09/06/2019
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will ask the cabinet to approve a 40-billion-baht budget to build an extension line for the Airport Rail Link.
SRT agrees to 1.1-metre platforms in station upgrades
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 31/05/2019
» The platforms for trains in the double-track system will be set at 1.1 metres in order to ensure convenience for all passengers, State Railway of Thailand (SRT) acting governor Worawut Mala said on Thursday.
Help poor with fares, TDRI urges
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 29/05/2019
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has called on rail authorities to help ease the financial burden on electric train commuters, saying the average ticket price in Thailand is 20% higher than that in Singapore.
Ramps give disabled train access at last
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 22/05/2019
» After having been in service for nearly nine years, the Airport Rail Link has finally begun using portable wheelchair ramps to help disabled people board and alight from its trains.
Minister to push for two more Mekong bridges
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 21/05/2019
» The Transport Ministry will push for a 4-billion-baht investment in two new bridges over the Mekong River linking Thailand with Laos.
Ramps give disabled easy access to trains
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 21/05/2019
» After having been in service for nearly nine years, the Airport Rail Link has finally begun using portable wheelchair ramps to help disabled people board and alight from its trains.