Bangkok, 14 Aug- Deputy Government Spokesperson Revealing the double-track railway project urgently gradually open more “North-East-South” this year, reducing travel time Hopes that the next government will continue to add routes covering 50 provinces as planned by 2029
Miss Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Revealing the progress of the 5-way double-track railway project that was started during the government era General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister, which will gradually open for service in September onwards and when all is complete. will lead to increasing the competitiveness of the country Linking trade and logistics in various areas Both domestic and international It will also enhance and facilitate travel quickly. and solve traffic problems that will improve the quality of life of Thai people
5 urgent double-track railway projects: 1. Northern route Lop Buri – Pak Nam Pho, a distance of 145 kilometers; Southern route Nakhon Pathom – Chumphon, a distance of 421 kilometers (Nakhon Pathom – Hua Hin Hua Hin – Prachuap Khiri Khan and Prachuap Khiri Khan – Chumphon), which has been operating since the beginning of 2018 and is expected to be opened for service in 2023-2024 by double track trains. The northern line has about 80% progress. Map Kabao – Thanon Chira Junction (Saraburi – Nakhon Ratchasima) has already opened 7 new stations and plans to open a double-track bus. Horse ladder section – Klong Khanan Chit Around September 2023, while the southern route Khao Tao – Prachuap Khiri Khan has already opened the dual way as well There are plans to gradually open for service during Bang Saphan Noi. (Prachuap Khiri Khan) – Chumphon by the end of 2023. There are also two new railway construction projects underway, namely the Den Chai – Chiang Rai – Chiang Khong section and the Ban Phai – Mukdahan – Nakhon Phanom section. Currently, there are 4 contracts in progress with construction plans. Ban Phai – Mukdahan – Nakhon Phanom Currently, there are 4 contracts in progress with construction plans. Ban Phai – Mukdahan – Nakhon Phanom Currently, there are 4 contracts in progress with construction plans.
which, if the 5 urgent double-track railway lines are completed It will cover a distance of 700 kilometers and is expected to increase the capacity of the route. Support more convoys and increase the capacity of passenger transportation and transportation of goods by rail of the country increase driving speed and reduce travel time by an average of at least 1 hour from the present more than that The government already has a plan for the second phase of the dual-track railway operation. Which, if it is driven further, will expand the dual-track railway to cover more than 50 provinces, with a total route of more than 3,000 kilometers by 2029, allowing the capacity of trains to be increased at least twice as much as possible, able to increase the speed of transporting goods from before 29 km/h to 60 km/h And increase the speed of passenger transport from 50 km / h to 100-120 km / h
“General Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense It places great importance on the development of infrastructure, as can be seen from past works. Has led to the expansion of electric train lines, double track trains, ports, airports, etc. These will lead to increasing the country’s competitiveness. Travel and freight links between provinces, regions and countries under the reduced cost People have a better quality of life,” Ms. Ratchada said.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency