BANGKOK, Aug. 27 - The Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project, the first phase of high-speed rail construction, Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima, has progressed more than 24 percent.
Nirut Maneepun, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand Revealing the progress of the construction of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project, Bangkok-Nong Khai, 608 kilometers, the first phase from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, 253 kilometers long, with a budget of 180 billion baht. There is a 24% delay in progress due to the COVID epidemic during 2019-2022, causing construction to be interrupted from 14 contracts, 1 completed, 10 contracts under construction, 1 preparatory contract, 2 unsigned contracts Still a problem is during the construction of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya station. may affect the world heritage Currently, the Attorney General is in the process of replying to the draft contract. However, if an agreement cannot be made with the Fine Arts Department It is necessary for the railway to construct a route as planned. But will not build Ayutthaya Station Ready to confirm not to move Ayutthaya Station to Ban Ma because the condition of the area is a rice field unfavorable It is expected that the high-speed rail project, period 1, Bangkok
for the procurement of high-speed trains from China Coming to run the service, the car model will be like a high-speed train in China. It is a train model Fu Xing Hao Fuxing Hao CR300, running at a speed of 250 kilometers per hour, one train has 8 cars, the fare along the line is about 500 baht. Currently waiting for a bid.
As for the construction progress, Phase 2, Nakhon Ratchasima - Nong Khai, a distance of 355 kilometers, a budget of 300 billion baht, the design has been completed. Must wait for approval from the new government. If approved, it will be able to bid. and construction immediately For the construction of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train is a strategic route. connecting Thailand to Lao PDR and China as part of the new Silk Road.–Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency