Posted: 22/09/2017 6:44 pm Post subject: Thai Railway master plan - 2017 - 2036
38 Projects in Railway Masterplan
1. Urgent from 2017 to 2021 - the ongoing 13 projects
2. Mid range project from 2022 to 2026 - the next 13 projects
3. Long term project from 2027 to 2036 - the further 12 projects
1. Massive double trackings on existing lines - 16 projects with total distances of 2,777 km
1.1 the ongoing urgent 7 projects with total distance of 993 km (2017 - 2021)
- Chachoengsao - Klong 19 - Kaeng Khoi
- Thanon Jira - Khon Kaen
- Prachuab Khirikhan - Chumporn - bidding done - waiting the contract signing
- Lopburi - Pak Nam Pho - bidding done - waiting the contract signing
- Map Krabao - Thanon Jira - Bidding almost done with exception on Klong Khananjit - Thanon Jira
- Nakhon Pathom - Hua Hin - Bidding Done
- Hua Hin - Prachuab Khirikhan - Bidding Done
1.2 Mid range 7 projects with total distance of 1,392 km (2022 - 2026)
- Pak Nam Pho - Denchai - pending
- Khon Kaen - Nong Khai - pending
- Thanon Jira - Ubon Ratchathani - pending
- Chumporn - Surat Thani - pending
- Surat Thani - Hat Yai - Songkla - pending
- Hat Yai - Padang Besar - pending
- Sri Racha - Sattahip, Khao Chee Jan - Map Ta Phut - pending
1.3 Long term - 2 projects with total distance of 392 km (2027 - 2036)
- Denchai - Chiang Mai - pending
- Klong 19 - Aranyaprathet - pending - with connection to Cambodia
2. Meter gauge New lines - 14 projects with total distances of 2,352 km including
2.1 Urgent on 3 lines with total distance of 839 km (2017 - 2021)
- Denchai - Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong
- Ban Phai - Roy Ed - Mukdahan - Nakhon Phanom
- Surat Thani - Thanun
2.2 Mid range on 4 lines with total distance of 642 km (2022 - 2026)
- Nakhon Sawan - Kamphaeng Phet - Tak - Mae Sod
- Kanchanaburi - Ban Phachi -
- Songkla - Pak Bara
- Ban Phachi - Nakhon Luang - to the pier of CP in Nakhon Luang
2.3 long term on 7 lines with total distance of 871 km (2027 - 2036)
- Map Taphut - Rayong - Chanthaburi - Trat - to support Eastern Economic Corridor with connect to Cambodia around Pailin or so
- Ubon Ratchathani - Chong Mek (connect to Pakse - Champasak of Laos)
- Kanchanaburi - Ban Phu Namron (connect to Dawei of Burma)
- Nakhon Sawan - Ban Phai
- Thub Put - Krabi
- Surat Thani - Donsak
- Chumporn - Ranong
3. High Speed train networks (8 projects with the total distance of 2,457 km including
3.1 Urgent with 3 projects with total distances of 675 km (2017 - 2021)
- Bangsue Central - Rayong
- Bangsue Central - Nakhon Ratchasima
- Bangsue Central - Hua Hin
3.2 Mid term with 2 projects with total distance of 735 km (2022 - 2026)
- Bangsue Central - Phitsanuloke
- Nakhon Ratchgasima - Nong Khai
3.3 Long term with 3 projects with total distance of 1,047 km (2027 - 2036)
- Phitsanuloke - Chiang Mai
- Hua Hin - Surat Thani
- Surat Thani - Padang Besar
4. Construction of Container Yards (CY)
4.1 Urgent at 8 stations (2017 - 2021)
- Klong Luek at km 259.00
- Na Muang
- Ban Kradone
- Wah Koh
- Na Phak Kwuang
- Map Amarit
- Ban Sa Plee
- Nong Pla Duk Junction
4.2 Mid term at 9 stations (2022 - 2026)
- Container yard and Collection and Distribution Center at Natha (km 618)
- Ban Tako
- Bu Ruesee
- Nong Waeng
- Bung Wai
- Bang Krathum
- Wang Kraphi
- Bang Klam
- Sugei Golok
4.3 Long Term at 3 stations (2027 - 2036)
- Hang Chat
- Saraphee
- Nong Sang
5. Electrification of double track
5.1 Mid range on 2 lines with total distance of 307 km (2022 - 2026)
- Hatyai - Padang Besar - allowing KTMB to run cross border train to Hatyai
- Bangsue Central - Ban Phachi - Kaeng Khoi - Thanon Jira - after waiting since 1929 - basically Red line commuter extension
5.2 Long term 6 lines with total distance of 1,098 km (2027 - 2036)
- Bangsue Central - Nong Pladuk - Hua Hin - after waiting since 1929 - basically Red line commuter extension
- Ban Phachi - Pak Nampho - after waiting since 1929 - basically Red line commuter extension
- Bangsue Central - Makkasan - Chachoengsao - Pataya - to support Eastern Economic Corridor - basically Red line commuter extension
- Thanon Jira - Khon Kaen
- Pak Nam Pho - Phitsanuloke
- Hua Hin - Chumporn
The total cost for this master plan is 2,702,934 Million Baht including
1. Public Investment 1,973,851 Million Baht
2. Private Investment 729,083 Million Baht
the average annual investment 135,147 Million Baht including Public Investment 98,693 Million Baht Private Investment 36,454 Million Baht
Urgent Investment (2017 - 2021) 829,802 Million Baht including public investment of 642,802 Million Baht Private Investment 187,000 Million Baht
Mid Range investment (2022 - 2026) 897,568 Million Baht including public investment of 692,128 Million Baht Private Investment 205,441 Million Baht
Long term Investment (2027 - 2036) 975,564 Million Baht including public investment of 6638,922 Million Baht Private Investment 336,642 Million Baht
1. Urgent from 2017 to 2021 - the ongoing 13 projects
2. Mid range project from 2022 to 2026 - the next 13 projects
3. Long term project from 2027 to 2036 - the further 12 projects
1. Massive double trackings on existing lines - 16 projects with total distances of 2,777 km
1.1 the ongoing urgent 7 projects with total distance of 993 km (2017 - 2021) at 136,462 Million Baht including
- Chachoengsao - Klong 19 - Kaeng Khoi
- Thanon Jira - Khon Kaen
- Prachuab Khirikhan - Chumporn - bidding done - waiting the contract signing
- Lopburi - Pak Nam Pho - bidding done - waiting the contract signing
- Map Krabao - Thanon Jira - Bidding almost done with exception on Klong Khananjit - Thanon Jira
- Nakhon Pathom - Hua Hin - Bidding Done
- Hua Hin - Prachuab Khirikhan - Bidding Done
1.2 Mid range 7 projects with total distance of 1,392 km (2022 - 2026) at 209,256 Milllion Baht including
- Pak Nam Pho - Denchai - pending
- Khon Kaen - Nong Khai - pending
- Thanon Jira - Ubon Ratchathani - pending
- Chumporn - Surat Thani - pending
- Surat Thani - Hat Yai - Songkla - pending
- Hat Yai - Padang Besar - pending
- Sri Racha - Sattahip, Khao Chee Jan - Map Ta Phut - pending
1.3 Long term - 2 projects with total distance of 392 km (2027 - 2036) at 80,343 Milllion Baht including
- Denchai - Chiang Mai - pending
- Klong 19 - Aranyaprathet - pending - with connection to Cambodia
2. Meter gauge New lines - 14 projects with total distances of 2,352 km at 501,690 Milllion Baht including
2.1 Urgent (2017 - 2021) on 3 lines with total distance of 839 km at 167,761 Milllion Baht including
- Denchai - Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong
- Ban Phai - Roy Ed - Mukdahan - Nakhon Phanom
- Surat Thani - Thanun
2.2 Mid range (2022 - 2026) on 4 lines with total distance of 642 km at 184,746 Milllion Baht including
- Nakhon Sawan - Kamphaeng Phet - Tak - Mae Sod
- Kanchanaburi - Ban Phachi -
- Songkla - Pak Bara
- Ban Phachi - Nakhon Luang - to the pier of CP in Nakhon Luang
2.3 long term (2027 - 2036) on 7 lines with total distance of 871 km at 149,183 Milllion Baht including
- Map Taphut - Rayong - Chanthaburi - Trat - to support Eastern Economic Corridor with connect to Cambodia around Pailin or so
- Ubon Ratchathani - Chong Mek (connect to Pakse - Champasak of Laos)
- Kanchanaburi - Ban Phu Namron (connect to Dawei of Burma) - part of East - West corridor
- Nakhon Sawan - Ban Phai - part of East - West corridor
- Thub Put - Krabi
- Surat Thani - Donsak
- Chumporn - Ranong
3. High Speed train networks (8 projects with the total distance of 2,457 km at 1,497,554 Million Baht including
3.1 Urgent (2017 - 2021) with 3 projects with total distances of 675 km at 429,437 Milllion Baht including
- Bangsue Central - Rayong -
- Bangsue Central - Nakhon Ratchasima
- Bangsue Central - Hua Hin
3.2 Mid term (2022 - 2026) with 2 projects with total distance of 735 km at 421,783 Milllion Baht including
- Bangsue Central - Phitsanuloke
- Nakhon Ratchgasima - Nong Khai
3.3 Long term with 3 projects (2027 - 2036) with total distance of 1,047 km at 646,334 Milllion Baht including
- Phitsanuloke - Chiang Mai
- Hua Hin - Surat Thani
- Surat Thani - Padang Besar
4. Construction of Container Yards (CY)
4.1 Urgent at 8 stations (2017 - 2021)
- Klong Luek at km 259.00
- Na Muang
- Ban Kradone
- Wah Koh
- Na Phak Kwuang
- Map Amarit
- Ban Sa Plee
- Nong Pla Duk Junction
4.2 Mid term at 9 stations (2022 - 2026)
- Container yard and Collection and Distribution Center at Natha (km 618)
- Ban Tako
- Bu Ruesee
- Nong Waeng
- Bung Wai
- Bang Krathum
- Wang Kraphi
- Bang Klam
- Sugei Golok
4.3 Long Term at 3 stations (2027 - 2036)
- Hang Chat
- Saraphee
- Nong Sang
5. Electrification of double track at 87,152 Million Baht including
5.1 Urgent (2017 - 2021) - the studies on the route which should get electrification
5.1 Mid range (2022 - 2026) on 2 lines with total distance of 307 km at 31,999 Million Baht including
- Hatyai - Padang Besar - allowing KTMB to run cross border train to Hatyai
- Bangsue Central - Ban Phachi - Kaeng Khoi - Thanon Jira - after waiting since 1929 - basically Red line commuter extension
5.2 Long term (2027 - 2036) 6 lines with total distance of 1,098 km at 55,153 Million Baht including
- Bangsue Central - Nong Pladuk - Hua Hin - after waiting since 1929 - basically Red line commuter extension
- Ban Phachi - Pak Nampho - after waiting since 1929 - basically Red line commuter extension
- Bangsue Central - Makkasan - Chachoengsao - Pataya - to support Eastern Economic Corridor - basically Red line commuter extension
- Thanon Jira - Khon Kaen
- Pak Nam Pho - Phitsanuloke
- Hua Hin - Chumporn
6. New Locomotives and rolling stocks at 181,233 Million Baht including
6.1 416 new locomotives
6.2 1215 EMU/DMU carraiges
6.3 1242 new passenger carriages
6.4 3890 new cargo wagons
Expenditure on the Urgent period (2017-2021) is at 86,958 Million Baht
The total cost for this master plan is 2,702,934 Million Baht including
1. Public Investment 1,973,851 Million Baht
2. Private Investment 729,083 Million Baht
the average annual investment 135,147 Million Baht including Public Investment 98,693 Million Baht Private Investment 36,454 Million Baht
Urgent Investment (2017 - 2021) 829,802 Million Baht including public investment of 642,802 Million Baht Private Investment 187,000 Million Baht
Mid Range investment (2022 - 2026) 897,568 Million Baht including public investment of 692,128 Million Baht Private Investment 205,441 Million Baht
Long term Investment (2027 - 2036) 975,564 Million Baht including public investment of 6638,922 Million Baht Private Investment 336,642 Million Baht
According to the masterplan, Private sectors are the one who supply the new locomotives, carriages and rolling stock - with the expenditure of 178,172 Million Baht
Furthermore, private sector will be allowed to run electric trains by concession - and private sector are allowed to run High Speed train
Economic benefit after the masterplan realized in 2037 is at 408,008.64 Million Baht a year including
saving for transportation cost at 158,138.90 Million Baht a year
Saving for cutting down the transportation time at 94,35160 Million Baht a year
Saving for cutting down the accident loss for land transport 17,258.41 Million Baht a year
Saving for cutting down the pollution and Green House Gases 138,259.73 Million Baht a year
Further goals are to expand the railway network from 4,043 km that covers 47 provinces to 8,852 km with almost 90% as double tracking that covers 62 provinces along with High Speed train network of 2000 km and boost the competitiveness from 42nd to 37th
After the preliminary draft of 20-year masterplan has been issued, private sectors have their own viewpoints as follows:
1. Speed up High Speed train to Nong Khai as Lao - China Railway is now under construction which is to be done in 2021 by changing to the priority to First Priority (2017 to 2021) instead of Mid term (2022 - 2026)
2. Speed up East - West Corridor including Nakhon Sawan - Tak - Mae Sod along with Nakhon Sawan - Ban Phai and Ban Phai - Nakhon Phanom by changing to the priority to First Priority (2017 to 2021) instead of Mid term (2022 - 2026)
3. ICD at Tak along with Mukdahan, Hatyai and Sugei Golok as the first priorities according to regional demands
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Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge to 'open in November'
Source - Bangkok Post
Saturday, April 27, 2024 06:24
ONNUCHA HUTASINGH
The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, which links Bueng Kan province of Thailand and Pakxan town in Laos, will open for public use this November, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri said yesterday.
This bridge will run from tambons Bueng Kan, Khai Si and Wisit in Muang Bueng Kan district, which is located on the opposite side of Pakxan.
The construction project consists of a 1.35-kilometre crossover with a twolane road at the Mekong River and a four-lane bypass on the Thailand side, linking Highway No.222 (Bueng KanPhang Khon) with Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom and Sakon Nakhon, and a twolane, 2.86km bypass in Pakxan.
The project cost 3.906 billion baht and will be finished this November, said Ms Manaporn.
It aims to help with transportation between Thailand and Laos. Ms Manaporn said it would help transporters reduce their cost and time spent ferrying cargo between both countries, which benefits logistics and tourism.
The ministry expects to see growth in investment and job opportunities, as well as Bueng Kan's city expansion from the improved connection with Vietnam and the southern region of China by the time the project has finished.
A plan for infrastructure development to support sustainable growth in the four provinces bordering Thailand and Laos is also in place, Ms Manaporn said.
Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan and Sakon Nakhon are considered high-potential economic zones as two of what will eventually be six ThaiLao Friendship Bridges are located in this area. Among the ongoing projects in the area is a double-track railway and road network, which used 1.605 billion baht from this year's fiscal budget and cost 72.34 billion baht overall.
The projects focus on transport links between Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and China, said Ms Manaporn.
The Fine Arts Department has ordered the suspension of construction of the Den Chai-Chiang Khong railway in tambon Toong Kwao of Phrae's Muang district after the discovery of ancient artefacts aged between 400 and 500 years in the construction site.
The antiquities included Buddha amulets, broken earthenware and a bronze gong.
Chinnawut Winyalai, the director of the 7th Regional Office of Fine Arts in Chiang Mai, said that the objects were initially estimated to be between 400 and 500 years old.
Many more artefacts are expected to be found, he added.
Fine Arts Department archaeologist Phonphayuha Chaiyaros said that the ancient gong will be examined to ascertain its true age. The department says it will later publish the findings.
Somrit Sukmee, the village headman of Moo 3 village, said the area was home to an abandoned temple called Wat Pa Soong.
Thus, in order to preserve the ancient treasures potentially hidden at the location, the National Office of Buddhism (NOB), which legally owns the temple, should have acted to inform the SRT about the existence of the temple and asked the Fine Arts Department to inspect the area first before the railway route was planned and the construction project was launched, Mr Somsit added.
Any agency found to have neglected their duty should face legal action, he said.
"Authorities need to discuss how to proceed further. We have to listen to the voices of villagers regarding how they would like to preserve the place," he said.
"At this time, the department still doesn't know where the train line ends. It is something we will have to continue studying in the next two months," Mr Chinnawut said.
Construction has now been suspended by the order of the Fine Arts Department to allow for a thorough search through the site.
Thailands Ambitious Double-Track Railway Plan: Transforming Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok by 2034
BY EDITORIAL TEAM ON FEBRUARY 3, 2025
In an ambitious move towards revolutionizing Thailands rail infrastructure, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is making a bid for an 80-million-baht budget to dive into the feasibility study of a novel double-track railway. This railway line would serve as a crucial connector, running between Hat Yai in the Songkhla province and Sungai Kolok in Narathiwat. With an eye-watering price tag of 34.59 billion baht, this project finds its roots entwined with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatras visionary policy. The overarching aim here is to turbocharge railway efficacy, create seamless connectivity not just within Thailand but also with its neighboring nations, and ultimately invigorate border trade, tourism, and the economic climate of the southern provinces.
As per the insights from Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the feasibility study is set to traverse the length of a year, targeting completion by 2026. Gearing up for this massive undertaking, the project will smoothly transition to the design phase in 2026-2027, succeeded by a rigorous environmental impact assessment spread over 2027-2028. With fingers crossed, the anticipation of cabinet approval looms large for 2028. Following this, land appropriation and the exciting phase of franchise bidding will paint the canvas between 2028 and 2030. The ground-breaking buzz of construction is slated for 2029, with dreams of boarding the first train becoming a reality by 2034.
This ambitious line, poised to trace a stretch of 216 kilometers, will incorporate an impressive array of 27 stations, eight dedicated train stops, and two critical freight yards along its path. At the heart of this grand endeavor lies the vision to beef up the connectivity sinew between Thailand and Malaysia, knitting Bangkok closer to the border town of Sungai Kolok.
In a candid emphasis, Mr. Suriya remarked on the commendable upgrade of the railway bridge in preparation for heightened operations. However, he brought to light the hiccup on the Malaysian side, where the railroad segment from Rantau Panjang to Pasir Mas has remained in a dormant slumber since 2005.
Adding more layers to this thrilling narrative of rail expansion, Mr. Suriya unfolded the broader canvasbesides the Hat YaiSungai Kolok initiative, six other double-track railway ventures, collectively worth a staggering 280 billion baht, are queuing up for the green light. Once given the thumbs up by the National Economic and Social Development Council, these projects will advance toward cabinet discussions, promising a comprehensive overhaul and expansion of Thailands railway skeleton.
Thailands 34 billion baht railway plan to boost trade and tourism
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Thailands 34 billion baht railway plan to boost trade and tourism
Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is pushing for an 80-million-baht budget to conduct a feasibility study for a new double-track railway linking Hat Yai in Songkhla to Sungai Kolok in Narathiwat.
The massive 34.59 billion baht project aligns with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatras policy to enhance railway efficiency, improve connectivity between Thailand and neighbouring countries, and stimulate border trade, tourism, and economic development in the southern provinces.
Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit stated that the feasibility study will take about one year, wrapping up in 2026. The project will then move into the design phase (2026 to 2027), followed by an environmental impact assessment (EIA) from 2027 to 2028. If approved, construction is set to begin in 2029, with the railway expected to launch in 2034.
Spanning 216 kilometres, the line will include 27 stations, eight train stops, and two freight yards, strengthening Thailand-Malaysia connectivity by linking Bangkok to Sungai Kolok on the Thai-Malaysian border.
Suriya noted that while Thailands railway bridge has been upgraded for operations, the Malaysian segment from Rantau Panjang to Pasir Mas has remained out of service since 2005.
Beyond this project, six other double-track railway projects worth 280 billion baht are awaiting approval from the National Economic and Social Development Council before heading to the Cabinet, reported Bangkok Post.
In similar news, the SRT is set to modernise its ageing fleet by procuring 184 air-conditioned diesel railcars for 24.1 billion baht. These new railcars will replace decades-old trains and support the expansion of double-track rail services.
SRT chief Veeris Ammarapala stated that the upgraded fleet will replace 10 long-distance trains, aiming to boost passenger numbers by offering a more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to road transport. Benefits include lower fuel consumption, reduced traffic congestion, and a smaller environmental footprint.
In 2023, SRT saw 30.3 million passengers, up from 27.8 million the previous year.
Half of the budget will fund 92 air-conditioned railcars with drivers cabins, while the rest will be spent on 92 without cabins. The new railcars will run on both diesel and electric battery power, marking a step towards sustainable rail transport in Thailand.
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