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Indonesia strains under debt from China-led high-speed rail
Indonesia strains under debt from China-led high-speed rail
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
The Indonesian government is grappling with mounting financial strain from its much-touted high-speed railway project led by China.Tokyo rail chaos: Yamanote line crippled for 8 hours
Tokyo rail chaos: Yamanote line crippled for 8 hours
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026
Tokyo’s Yamanote Line was paralysed for over 8 hours after a power supply failure and a subsequent fire, disrupting about 670,000 passengers, JR East saidMRTA rail services in Bangkok to run until 2.00am on New Year’s Eve
MRTA rail services in Bangkok to run until 2.00am on New Year’s Eve
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
MRTA says Bangkok’s MRT Blue, Purple, Yellow and Pink lines will run until 2.00am on January 1, with extended park-and-ride hours and extra security.Phiphat launches transport relief with 40-baht rail and 50-baht toll cap
Phiphat launches transport relief with 40-baht rail and 50-baht toll cap
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2025
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn unveils measures to cut travel costs, launching 40-baht flat rail fares and 50-baht expressway fees.Thailand’s logistics sector draws 2.5bn baht in foreign investment
Thailand’s logistics sector draws 2.5bn baht in foreign investment
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
Major investors from China, the Netherlands Antilles and Singapore are driving growth, with rail transport surging 40% and air freight up 11.8%, led by strong trade with China.Rail, road developments to be stepped up for 3 northeastern provinces
Rail, road developments to be stepped up for 3 northeastern provinces
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
Thailand to boost road, rail, and air transport in three northeastern provinces to create new tourism and economic hubs in the Mekong region.Suriya confirms bt20 flat fare for eight Bangkok rail lines starting Sept
Suriya confirms bt20 flat fare for eight Bangkok rail lines starting Sept
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025
Thai commuters can ride eight Bangkok rail lines for just 20 baht per trip starting 30 Sept—registration via Thang Rath app opens in August.Laos, Thailand ink pact to enhance cross-border rail travel
Laos, Thailand ink pact to enhance cross-border rail travel
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Lao and Thai rail operators have agreed to work together to enhance the development of rail connectivity amid the growing number of passengers travelling by train on the Krung Thep Aphiwat–Vientiane (Khamsavath) route.Thai luxury rail upgrade on track: Suriya
Thai luxury rail upgrade on track: Suriya
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025
Transport minister announces major progress in collaboration with Italy to overhaul Thailand’s railway networkConstruction of last three double-track rail routes approved
Construction of last three double-track rail routes approved
SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2024
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has revealed that the last three double-track railway routes have been approved for construction, with an estimated investment of more than 164 billion baht.