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Thailand-China signs contract for high-speed trains worth more than 50 billion
On October 30, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.
Thailand-China signed the “Contract 2.3” to develop the Bangkok-Korat high-speed train.
The Xinhua news agency reported on October 28 that “Contract 2.3”, a cooperation project between the Thai government and the Chinese government, was signed. In the development of a high speed rail system to connect Bangkok – Nakhon Ratchasima worth more than 50 billion baht, with Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha at the signing ceremony.
What is a joint signing between State Railway of Thailand (SRT), China Railway International Company and China Railway Corporation
The project will improve Thailand’s infrastructure and stimulate the economy. That the Thai government values railway cooperation with China which will increase national competitiveness and development. It will also help Thailand become a transportation and logistics hub in ASEAN, as well as increase business, investment and tourism opportunities.
The agreement covers the purchase of railways, electrical systems, signaling systems, communication systems, purchase of passenger cars. Personnel training Operation and maintenance As well as technology transfer
The first construction phase will consist of building 253 kilometers of track from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima. There are 6 stations in total: Bang Sue, Don Mueang, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Pak Chong, and Nakhon Ratchasima.
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