snoop1130 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Bt6.52bn Locomotives Ordered BANGKOK, Aug 31 (TNA) – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) signed a 6.52-billion-baht contract to buy 50 locomotives from the SFR consortium to replace old locomotives. SRT governor Nirut Maneephan said the contract was signed today for the procurement of 50 diesel-electric locomotives with the maximal axle load of 16 tons together with spare parts. The SFR consortium consists of Sanfoco International Co and River Engineering Co. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-526068 -- © Copyright TNA 2020-08-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 They need to double track the main line all the way from the south to Chiang Mai before they buy new locos. I'm sure 6.52billion baht would buy a lot of installed track. Perhaps cleaning the existing locos and doing some maintenance would extend the operating lives of the existing locos. They should be ashamed to run such filthy machines. BTW the headline indicates they are spending 6.52 billion baht on each loco, which seemed excessive even given the usual bound to happen. However, the article says it's for all 50 locos and spares. However, I suppose buying new locos is more beneficial to the usual suspects than laying some needed track. BTW, in 2016 an auction for loco supplier was abandoned because the only contender was disqualified. Only took 4 years to find another. The consortium was CRRC, a Chinese company and surprise surprise, Sanfoco International Co of Thailand. I can't link as it is in the newspaper I can't name on here. Google will find it easily enough. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inepto Cracy Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Do they float or go underwater? Maybe another name for submarines? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 He's probably gunna have to fast track it, before mass dissent cause him to have to back track on it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estrada Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 This order took 10 years to be placed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 No indication who produces the locomotives~I'm betting it's China 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Tracy Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 India. River Engineering appears to be Indian, while Sanfoco is Thai and seems to deal in wood. Pun intended. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 is there any mention of some decent rolling stock to hook up to those bright shiny new Loco,s ? The present passenger carriages are a disgrace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 At least this is something useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfHuy Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Estrada said: This order took 10 years to be placed! yes, they will get the 10 year old models. Like new, made in China. Edited September 1, 2020 by AlfHuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 This Government Dept SRT is a disgrace to Thailand. They cannot run anything. Just have a look at the disgusting train to Suvarnabhumi & was from day 1. They built that massive white elephant station & is hardly used because they admitted building in the wrong place Could have taken a leaf out of KL's book. Expensive yes but on time, comfortable, clean convenient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtrnuno41 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 DOnt know what a SFR is. Saw something like a cable company in France, buying telecom, so makes no sense. Unless of course it consists of big investors in a group. For the Thai i hope they locs arent made in Italy, as several things drop to pieces when you use it. But ok wise to use money now for something useful instead of subs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 12 hours ago, Cake Monster said: is there any mention of some decent rolling stock to hook up to those bright shiny new Loco,s ? The present passenger carriages are a disgrace They've been buying shiny new Chinese made sleeping cars. I traveled in one and prefer the old ones as the seats are too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 12 hours ago, natway09 said: This Government Dept SRT is a disgrace to Thailand. They cannot run anything. Just have a look at the disgusting train to Suvarnabhumi & was from day 1. They built that massive white elephant station & is hardly used because they admitted building in the wrong place Could have taken a leaf out of KL's book. Expensive yes but on time, comfortable, clean convenient LOL. They don't care if the station is used or not as they got theirs anyway. I don't see what you have against the airport train. Was fine when I used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy John Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 13 hours ago, Scott Tracy said: India. River Engineering appears to be Indian, while Sanfoco is Thai and seems to deal in wood. Pun intended. The Indians use a lot of Chinese components in a lot of products, so even if made in India...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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