Govt to improve, extend railways
9/08/2009
The government will improve the railway services and facilities nationwide, and plans to extend the routes to nearby countries, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Sunday.
"The dilapidated railways will have to be improved. Trains could not travel at high speed on some tracks because they have not been renovated for decades," Mr Abhisit said.
He said certain routes, such as the route connecting Chachoengsao and Laem Chabang, would have a dual rail system.
Trains and train stations would also be renovated to ensure hygiene and offer more convenience to passengers, he said.
"The government has an idea to extend the railway network to neighbouring countries such as China and Cambodia," the prime minister said.
He said the government will continue to discuss ways to improve the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) by dividing its operations such as assets management and train operations.
bangkokpost.com