Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project phase two set for year-end approval

[webfact]

 

Deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek announced that the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train project is anticipated to receive cabinet approval by the close of the year. Meanwhile, operations on the first phase of the project are slated to kick off by 2026.

 

Rachada briefed the public on the state of the high-speed rail venture following the 30th meeting of the joint committee on Thai-Chinese rail cooperation, held by the caretaker government yesterday.

 

She revealed that Thailand and China have agreed to advance with the second phase of the project, which connects Nakhon Ratchasima and Nong Khai. Further discussions are set to follow the tripartite meeting concerning rail network development between Thailand, China, and Laos.

The second phase, a 356-kilometre line estimated at an expense of 300 billion baht, consists of a 185-kilometre ground track and a 171-kilometre elevated track, with stations at Bua Yai, Ban Phai, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, and Nong Khai.

 

by Mitch Connor

Image by Leonid Andronov

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-chinese-high-speed-rail-project-phase-two-set-for-year-end-approval

 

-- Thaiger 2023-08-24

 

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[retarius]

The first project isn't finished yet, nowhere near completion....exactly the same as the new motorways that Prayut said were 95% finished. 

[brommers]

Just look at the reality of the Chinese HST network. Shoddy (Tofu Dregs they call it in China) construction of the tracks and signals, wholesale bribery and corruption and most lines earning so little revenue that they can't even pay the electricity bills. The Chinese are obviously a perfect fit with SRT and the leeches in government.

[sammieuk1]

Old Pooh Bear will be pleased some more honey is coming to the pot a reciprocal bone will be thrown one day ????

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek announced that the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train project is anticipated to receive cabinet approval by the close of the year. Meanwhile, operations on the first phase of the project are slated to kick off by 2026.

If the 11 party coalition can all agree?

[bradiston]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek announced that the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train project is anticipated to receive cabinet approval by the close of the year. Meanwhile, operations on the first phase of the project are slated to kick off by 2026.

 

Rachada briefed the public on the state of the high-speed rail venture following the 30th meeting of the joint committee on Thai-Chinese rail cooperation, held by the caretaker government yesterday.

 

She revealed that Thailand and China have agreed to advance with the second phase of the project, which connects Nakhon Ratchasima and Nong Khai. Further discussions are set to follow the tripartite meeting concerning rail network development between Thailand, China, and Laos.

The second phase, a 356-kilometre line estimated at an expense of 300 billion baht, consists of a 185-kilometre ground track and a 171-kilometre elevated track, with stations at Bua Yai, Ban Phai, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, and Nong Khai.

 

by Mitch Connor

Image by Leonid Andronov

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-chinese-high-speed-rail-project-phase-two-set-for-year-end-approval

 

-- Thaiger 2023-08-24

 

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Why is it always the deputy spokesperson making these announcements. There must be 1000s of deputies in every ministry, probably doing all the work.

[kickstart]

6 hours ago, hotchilli said:

If the 11 party coalition can all agree?

I did wounder that as well, or will be like a lot of new government's taking office, just cancel what the old government started, saying we cannot afford it.