Phetchaburi, “Suraphong” went to the area to inspect the transportation and logistics system. Phetchaburi Province area Moving forward to upgrade the development of the public transport system – double track railway travel links
Mr. Suraphong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport Visited the area to inspect the transportation and logistics system in Phetchaburi Province at the Phetchaburi Provincial Transport Office. Specify a visit to the Phetchaburi Provincial Transport Office to follow up on public services. which has allowed for the use of technology to provide greater convenience Road transport system supervision Actions for safe use of road vehicles Providing all types of public transportation must meet standards. Raise the level of licensing and inspect and follow up on services Strict safety and emphasizing the connection of travel at the passenger terminal. Phetchaburi Railway Station Important tourist attractions including the economic areas of the province In addition, we are following up on th
e improvement and development of the public transport system connecting to the railway in the future. from improving the route To support tourism in Cha-am district
??Then Deputy Minister of Transport Has followed up on the provision of public services via the railway network. As well as following up on the overall progress of the Southern Double Track Project, Nakhon Pathom – Chumphon section, divided into 3 periods, 5 contracts as follows: Section 1, Nakhon Pathom – Hua Hin, distance 169 kilometers, 27 stations, consisting of 2 contracts, namely Contract 1, Nakhon Pathom – Nong Pla section. Flow has progressed more than 98 percent, with the first part of the rail system work completed. Open for business from Ban Khu Bua Station to Nong Pla Lai Station, a distance of 36 km. The rest from Nakhon Pathom Station to Ban Khu Bua Station (Phase 2) is planned to be divided into 2 sections, namely, Rong Maduea Station to Ban Khu Bua Station. It is expected to open for business in June 2024 and from Nakhon Pathom St
ation to Phrong Maduea Station. It is expected to open for operation in August 2024. Contract 2, Nong Pla Lai – Hua Hin section, is more than 99 percent complete, with rail system work completed. From Nong Pla Lai Station to Nong Kae Station (Hua Hin Station), a distance of 76 km. and already open for service. As for station buildings, of the 10 stations, 5 stations have been handed over. There are 5 remaining stations: Phetchaburi Station, Cha-am Station, Nong Chok Station, and Nong Mai Lueng Station. and Hua Hin Station It is expected that the delivery will be completed by June 15, 2024. As for the Hua Hin elevated station building, Some services are now open. to support the opening of double-track traffic As of December 2023, Section 2 Hua Hin – Prachuap Khiri Khan, Contract No. 3, distance 84 kilometers. Currently, the civil work construction is completed and open for double-track traffic. Section 3 Prachuap Khiri Khan – Chumphon, distance 167 kilometers, consists of Contract No. 4, Prachuap Khiri Khan –
Bang Saphan Noi, civil works are completed and open for double-track traffic, and contract no. 5, Bang Saphan Noi – Chumphon section, distance 80 kilometers, progress over 99 percent. At Bang Saphan Noi Station – Saphli Station, civil construction work is completed, and double-track traffic is opened. and the remaining period will open in June 2024.
Mr. Suraphong also said that he has ordered to expedite the construction of the southern double track railway, Nakhon Pathom – Chumphon section, so that the entire route can be opened by August 2024, which will increase the efficiency of transportation in the rail system with the railway system. Convenient, punctual double roads can develop tourism. Increase the economic potential of the area and country.
Source: Thai News Agency