Already opened for use on the southern route. Nakhon Pathom – Chumphon section, along the route 420 km.

Bangkok, Railway Ready to open the southern dual route Nakhon Pathom - Chumphon section along the route, totaling 420 km today. Aiming to open the northeastern route Saraburi-Nakhon Ratchasima period, end of 2024 Mr. Ekarat Sriarayanphong Head of the Governor's Office State Railway of Thailand revealed that as the government and the Ministry of Transport attach importance to the development of the country's transportation and transportation infrastructure. and provide policies to the railways Accelerate the implementation of the double-track railway construction project. and new train lines throughout the country to be completed according to plan At present, 3 double track routes can be opened, including the Chachoengsao Junction - Khlong Sib Kao - Kaeng Khoi project, a distance of 106 kilometers, the Jira - Khon Kaen Road Junction project, a distance of 187 kilometers, while the railway line southern double road Nakhon Pathom - Chumphon section Open for service between Ban Khu Bua Station Ratchaburi Provin ce Arrived at Saphli Station, Chumphon Province, distance 347.4 kilometers, on December 15, 2023. Recently, the Railway Authority has considered the readiness of the southern double track railway construction project. and scheduled to open an additional 72.6 kilometers between Nakhon Pathom - Ban Khu Bua Station, a distance of 57 kilometers, and Saphli - Chumphon Station, a distance of 15.6 kilometers, making it possible to open the double track on the southern route, Nakhon Pathom - Chumphon, throughout the route. Total distance is 420 kilometers, starting from June 4, 2024 onwards, using the electronic convenience system (E-token) for driving during the installation of the signaling system that has progressed, 59.762% is expected to be able to use. The system will be fully operational within a year. 2025, which will help reduce travel time for people. It is also a connection to the transportation system for tourist routes in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and other goods transportation businesses as well. I n addition, preparations are being made to open the Northeastern (Isaan) double-track train service in the first phase, between Map Kabao - Muak Lek Mai Station, Saraburi Province, a distance of 13.20 kilometers, and Bandai Ma Station - Khlong Khanachit Station. Nakhon Ratchasima Province, distance 29.70 kilometers, total distance 42.90 kilometers by 2024, as for the implementation of other double track railway construction projects. and new railway lines that is currently in process, the Railway has expedited the process To complete according to the specified plan quickly as well. Mr. Ekarat concluded by saying that If the urgent double-track railway construction project for 7 routes is completed, It will help raise the level of providing good travel services to the people. Including shipping Can reach the destination faster without wasting time waiting to avoid the train Efficiency in bus management Make the railway Can accommodate 2 times more trains, which will help reduce logistics transportation costs. Save fuel energy, reduce environmental pollution problems. It also increases safety and reduces the risk of accidents at train-car intersections. Importantly, the double track railway also helps spread social opportunities and economic growth to various regions. both in rural areas, cities and neighboring countries efficiently It is a revolution in the country's rail transportation system. To become a transportation center of the ASEAN region in the near future. Source: Thai News Agency