SRT Holds Ceremony and Exhibition to Honor Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother
Source - Manager Online
Thursday, August 08, 2024 14:50
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) held a ceremony to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother on the occasion of her birthday on August 12, 2024, at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal.
On August 8, 2024, at 9:00 AM, the SRT held a ceremony to pay homage and offer blessings to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother on the occasion of her birthday and Mother's Day. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Jare Rungthaniy, Acting Governor of the SRT, and attended by SRT executives, employees, and representatives from SRT Electrified Train Co., Ltd. and SRT Asset Co., Ltd.
In addition, the SRT also held an exhibition to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother at Gate 1 of Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The exhibition showcases Her Majesty's biography, royal duties, and royal projects, including the SUPPORT Foundation, which helps to create jobs and preserve Thai arts and culture, as well as the artificial reef project, which helps to restore marine life and improve the livelihoods of fishermen.
On August 12, 2024, the SRT will also operate a special steam train trip from Bangkok to Chachoengsao to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. The trip will be open to the public and will feature historic steam locomotives Pacific No. 824 and 850, which were manufactured by Nippon Sharyo after World War II.
Railway and Postal Service Join Hands for Goods Delivery
Source - Daily News, Sunday, August 18, 2024 06:57
Mr. Eakarat Sri-arayanpong, Head of the Office of the Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), revealed that SRT has signed a memorandum of understanding with Thailand Post Company Limited to jointly develop goods delivery services. The collaboration aims to maximize the use of resources from both parties and support railway stations and post offices nationwide to become distribution centers, providing convenient and fast services to people across the country seamlessly.
The agreement spans 5 years, from August 15, 2024, to August 16, 2029, with the following cooperation guidelines:
1. Promote and support the development of marketing potential, distribution channels, and product development to meet consumer needs.
2. Promote and support public access to high-demand products at fair prices.
3. Provide pick-up, delivery, and distribution services by connecting the transportation systems of SRT and Thailand Post, both domestically and internationally, as well as other services beneficial to promoting and elevating OTOP products, linking producers to consumer markets conveniently and quickly.
Working groups from each party will be established to consider additional criteria for transportation systems, locations, service routes, and service rates.
Mr. Eakarat added that SRT currently offers a special delivery service for parcels weighing up to 2 kg at 30 baht per piece for all routes to help reduce the cost of living for the public and lower transportation costs for businesses. This cooperation will be a significant turning point, enabling rail freight transport to expand its network nationwide and accommodate various forms of transportation, helping to save transportation costs for the public and private sectors. It will also positively impact the development of the country's logistics transport system, enhancing its competitiveness on par with other countries and moving towards becoming ASEAN's logistics hub.
Source: Daily News, August 19, 2024 edition (afternoon frame)
State Railway of Thailand allocates over 484 million baht for route improvement
Source: Manager Daily 360 Degrees
Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 04:30
Samsen-Don Mueang section to accommodate suburban trains to Hua Lamphong
Manager Daily 360 The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board has approved a contract for infrastructure strengthening on the Samsen-Don Mueang railway section, with a budget of over 484 million baht. This will accommodate suburban trains heading to Hua Lamphong and freight trains. An additional budget of 265.76 million baht has been allocated for track switch replacement at Map Kabao to align with the double-track signaling system.
Anan Photnimdang, SRT Deputy Governor and spokesperson for the SRT board, revealed that at the 11th meeting of the SRT Board on August 14, 2024, chaired by Jiruth Visalchit, Director-General of the Department of Land Transport, a resolution was passed to contract ASC Joint Venture, composed of A.S. Associate Engineering (1964) Co., Ltd. and Asian Rail Co., Ltd., to strengthen the track infrastructure between Samsen and Don Mueang stations. The distance covered is approximately 15 kilometers, with a contract value of 484.93 million baht. The project will take 720 days to complete. The SRT will sign a contract with the contractor and begin construction shortly.
The Samsen-Don Mueang railway line has been in operation for over 40 years. During the construction of the Red Line suburban railway, formal maintenance and strengthening of the tracks were halted. Currently, around 16 suburban trains use the route daily to reach Bangkoks Hua Lamphong Station, along with freight trains that operate at night.
**Track switch replacement between Nong Khwai and Map Kabao**
In addition, the SRT board has approved a contract with AT Joint Venture, composed of Thada Creator Co., Ltd. and Asian Rail Co., Ltd., to procure and replace a complete set of 54 E1 1:12 track switches in 60 locations on the Northeastern Line, covering the section between Nong Khwai and Map Kabao. The contract is valued at 265.76 million baht, with the work expected to be completed within 450 days.
The track switches in this section are part of the original double-track railway built long ago, from Bangkok to Ban Phachi Junction, and have since deteriorated. The replacement aims to ensure the switches are compatible with the new double-track signaling system starting from Ban Phachi Junction.
SRT discusses cross-border rail transport cooperation between Thailand and Cambodia
Source - Manager Online
Thursday, August 22, 2024 14:43
Mr. Avirut Thongnet, Deputy Governor of the State Railway of Thailand, welcomed and held a meeting with H.E. Koy Sodany, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia, along with a delegation of high-ranking Cambodian officials and representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Cambodia. The meeting was a Study Visit under the topic "Facilitation of International Railway Development" regarding cooperation on cross-border rail transport between Thailand and Cambodia. SRT executives also attended the meeting on August 21, 2024, at the State Railway of Thailand's Operations Room.
Mr. Avirut stated that the Cambodian Secretary of State and his delegation's visit aimed to discuss cooperation on enhancing the efficiency of freight and passenger transport projects connecting Thailand and Cambodia. They also exchanged views on promoting rail transport connectivity and facilitating cross-border rail freight transport between the two countries. Both countries signed a joint railway operation agreement on April 22, 2019, and conducted a trial rail freight transport from Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate to Phnom Penh from July 24 to 29, 2023, transporting plastics and engine oil in two containers. These successes will help improve the efficiency of cross-border freight and passenger transport between Thailand and Cambodia.
A significant achievement in Thai-Cambodian railway cooperation is the construction of the Thai-Cambodian Friendship Bridge, completed in 2019, connecting Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province in Thailand, with Poipet City, Banteay Meanchey Province in Cambodia. Currently, Thailand and Cambodia are connected at the Ban Klong Luek-Poipet border checkpoint station, and Cambodia plans to build an International Station at Stung Bot. In terms of infrastructure development, Thailand plans to construct a double-track railway from Khlong Sip Kao to Aranyaprathet, covering a distance of 174 kilometers.
During this discussion, both sides supported the establishment of a working group for rail system cooperation between Thailand and Cambodia to develop rail infrastructure. This will help promote and facilitate trade between the two countries, encourage travel and tourism, and stimulate the economies of both nations.
Department of Rail Transport has made a clear point to those Deputy Minister of Civil Works and Communications (H.E. Ms. Koy Sodany) and corresponding representatives from Cambodian Ministry of Civil Works and Communications that there will be the 174-km double tracking project from Klong 19 junction to Klong Luek Border station.
This is a real progress from the opening of the new railway bridge across Klong Luek border canal in 2019 along with the signing of cross border traffic agreement on 22 April 2019 and the experiment cargo train service from Map Ta Phut railway station to Phnom Penh on 24-29 July 2023 which carries plastic granules and motor oil in 2 container boxes from the PTT refinery at Map Ta Phut. The new custom procedure is in need to reduce the cargo train services from 6 days to 2 days to allow the cargo train carrying fruits and vegetables as well as other food products to cross the border to the customers.
The next on the line is the cross border passenger trains which is to be executed in September 2024.
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