04 RAILWAY TECHNOLOGY
Passenger and freight trains at Bang Sue Grand Station in Bangkok, Thailand on Bang Sue railwaystation is one of largest transport hubs
Thailand: A huge market for railway technology Thomas Hundt Thailand is getting several long-distance and local transport projects on track. Rail companies from all over the world are counting on opportunities. Germany has already established a network with local partners. In 2017, the Thai Ministry of Transport presented a master plan for rail development, which foresees total expenses of approximately US$ 80 billion by 2030. These projects are gathering speed, and Thailand is developing into an attractive market for rail systems and rail technology.
Thailand major railway projects Project
Budget in million US$*
Status
Remarks
Bangkok to Nakhon section contract awarded, first construction activities, completion 2026; second section to Nong Khai feasibility studies and detailed planning
609 km from Bangkok to Nong Khai, agreement of co-operation between the Governments of Thailand and China
Transfer of land, planning
220 km, concession to Asia Era One
Bangkok Metro 6,800 Orange Line
2022: completion of east section and tender for west section
36 km, Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA)
Bangkok Purple Line 2,400 extension (Tao Pun to Rat Burana)
Construction contract for five Thai construction companies, start of construction 2022, concession for operation still pending
24 km, MRTA
Thai-Sino 12,500 High-Speed Rail High-Speed Rail linking three airports
7,400
Bangkok Brown Line 1,400 Preparation of the tender
22 km monorail, planning through MRTA
Bangkok Grey 780 Feasibility study Line (First phase)
16 km monorail first phase, extension to 40 km, proposal of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
UPDATE 3/2022
