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Sino-Thai rail link set for 2-year, B4bn delay
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/02/2024
» The construction of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train project is likely to face a delay of two years and about 4 billion baht more in funding to change a section of track in Nakhon Ratchasima, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has revealed.
SRT to finalise deal on Ayutthaya stretch
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/11/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will sign a contract with a contractor to lay 13.3km of rail track for the Ban Pho-Phra Kaeo section in Ayutthaya province this month.
'Train marshals' take their last ride
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2023
» The curtain falls on Tuesday on the railway police, also dubbed the "train marshals", who have provided security on trains trundling up and down the country for 72 years.
SRT wants B50bn for rail projects
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/09/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is to ask the cabinet to approve more than 50 billion baht to finance the building of the double-track railway section from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai and Red Line electric train extensions.
State Railway of Thailand okays B20 fare for 2 lines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/09/2023
» The board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved a 20-baht flat rate fare for the SRT's Red Line and the MRT's Purple Line -- in line with the government's policy to ease the cost of living.
SRT approves 20-baht fare for Red, Purple lines
Online Reporters, Published on 22/09/2023
» The board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved a fare reduction proposal for the SRT Red Line and the mass rapid transit (MRT) Purple Line, setting the fare at 20 baht.
Keeping lives on track
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/07/2023
» Chao Kerdaree sits on a bench between two rail tracks, facing a row of shanty houses. Soon his family and another 100 more will be forcibly evicted from their Bun Romsai community built along a one-kilometre rail track in Phaya Thai district.
Hua Lamphong train station among new historical sites
Online Reporters, Published on 04/07/2023
» The Department of Fine Arts has declared five facilities owned by the State Railway of Thailand to be historical sites, including Bangkok's renowned Hua Lamphong railway station.
SRT looks to shift Makkasan repair yard in rejig
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/07/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is looking to relocate its locomotive maintenance and production facilities within a 200km radius of Bangkok.
SRT looking at electric train purchase plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/06/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) proposes changing a plan to procure 184 diesel locomotives in favour of electric trains.