SRT to construct another bridge between Nong Khai, Laos

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has obtained directions from the Thai Cupboard to assemble a second bridge throughout the Mekong River for connecting Nong Khai province to Laos.

For initiating the venture at its earliest, SRT has been directed to search for rapid funding for the development of the bridge that may connect with the brand new China-Laos railway.

The brand new infrastructure will cross over the Mekong River from Nong Khai to Laos and assist cargo transport by means of the three nations on the transnational railway.

Throughout a gathering of the federal government’s committee on the Thai-Lao-Chinese language railway, SRT obtained permission to request a funds for the execution of the venture.

As a part of the following step within the means of this improvement, SRT will assess and put together a bridge’s design.

The railway operator will subsequently current a funds to the committee.

The China-Laos railway, which started companies final month, is anticipated to assist financial improvement from western China by means of Laos to Thailand after the extension.

This route between China and Thailand is anticipated to finally cut back cargo transport bills by 30% to 50%.

The infrastructure will help within the transportation of cargo together with vehicles, home equipment, electronics, computer systems and laptop gear, equipment, vegetables and fruit, and uncooked supplies.

In addition to, the completion of the bridge will mark the conclusion of the total transnational rail plan.

In March final 12 months, the Thai Authorities introduced its intention to enter into three agreements for the Thai-Sino high-speed prepare venture between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima.