High-speed rail link moves a step closer
China-Thailand deal agreed in principle
- Published: 14/12/2010 at 04:00 AM
- Newspaper section: Business
Thailand and China have agreed in principle on a 250-billion-baht joint investment in a high-speed rail project linking Nong Khai in the Northeast with Bangkok and continuing to the southern border town of Padang Besar, a total distance of 1,500 kilometres.
The target speed of the rail project is 200-250km/h, with the entire project taking four years to complete.
Investment is estimated at 248 billion baht with a projection of 41,000 passengers one way per day in 2017.
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About the author
- Writer: Chatrudee Theparat
- Position: Business Reporter
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