<strong>High-speed rail: </strong>Mechanics check on a high-speed train in Xi'An, China. The country is currently assisting Thailand with its own high-speed rail (HSR) projects. One line is already under construction, while another has been approved.
High-speed rail: Mechanics check on a high-speed train in Xi'An, China. The country is currently assisting Thailand with its own high-speed rail (HSR) projects. One line is already under construction, while another has been approved.
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<strong>Khorat line: </strong>HSR track construction is now taking place beside the existing single rail track in Noen Sung district, Nakhon Ratchasima province -- also referred to as Khorat. Beginning in Bangkok's Bang Sue district, this 157-mile "Khorat line" will stop at Don Mueang Airport and the historic capital of Ayutthaya before cutting northeast to Saraburi and Pak Chong near the popular Khao Yai National Park. It will terminate at Khorat -- at least until the track is extended.
Khorat line: HSR track construction is now taking place beside the existing single rail track in Noen Sung district, Nakhon Ratchasima province -- also referred to as Khorat. Beginning in Bangkok's Bang Sue district, this 157-mile "Khorat line" will stop at Don Mueang Airport and the historic capital of Ayutthaya before cutting northeast to Saraburi and Pak Chong near the popular Khao Yai National Park. It will terminate at Khorat -- at least until the track is extended.
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<strong>Hualamphong Station in Bangkok: </strong>Given that the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) does not currently offer online ticket booking and has struggled with maintenance, critics question if it can handle high-speed rail.
Hualamphong Station in Bangkok: Given that the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) does not currently offer online ticket booking and has struggled with maintenance, critics question if it can handle high-speed rail.
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<strong>Coming soon: </strong>SRT signage promoting high-speed rail lines at Nakhon Ratchasima Station.
Coming soon: SRT signage promoting high-speed rail lines at Nakhon Ratchasima Station.
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<strong>Slow train: </strong>A regular train on its way from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok at Nakhon Ratchasima Station on October 11, 2019.
Slow train: A regular train on its way from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok at Nakhon Ratchasima Station on October 11, 2019.
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<strong>Northern line: </strong>Phitsanolok Station, a stop on the popular Bangkok-Chiang Mai rail route.
Northern line: Phitsanolok Station, a stop on the popular Bangkok-Chiang Mai rail route.
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<strong>New airport line: </strong>The three-airport line will end at U-Tapao Airport in Rayong province, an industrial and fishing hub.
New airport line: The three-airport line will end at U-Tapao Airport in Rayong province, an industrial and fishing hub.
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