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Rail Infrastructure Leads the Way as 20 Million Commute During Songkran
Rail Infrastructure Leads the Way as 20 Million Commute During Songkran
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
As rail networks handle 45% of the 20 million festive commuters, the Ministry of Transport remains on high alert for those returning to the capitalDRT unveils zonal fare model for Bangkok rail network, final proposal due by end-2026
DRT unveils zonal fare model for Bangkok rail network, final proposal due by end-2026
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
The Department of Rail Transport is studying a zonal fare model for Bangkok’s rail network to cut high travel costs, with a final proposal expected by the end of 2026.JR East to raise fares for 1st time since privatisation
JR East to raise fares for 1st time since privatisation
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, will increase fares by an average of 7.1% on Saturday, marking the first full-scale fare revision since the privatisation of Japan National Railways in 1987, excluding changes due to consumption tax hikes.Thailand’s longest rail tunnel project passes 53% completion milestone
Thailand’s longest rail tunnel project passes 53% completion milestone
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
The Den Chai–Chiang Rai–Chiang Khong double-track line is now 53.421% complete as of January 2026, with three of its four tunnels running ahead of plan and services preliminarily expected to begin in 2028.Thailand’s electric rail network to cover 550+ km: Update on ongoing and upcoming projects
Thailand’s electric rail network to cover 550+ km: Update on ongoing and upcoming projects
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
Thailand’s electric rail network, covering 33 routes and 553.41 km, is expanding rapidly, with several projects under construction and new lines planned to open by 2027.Transport Ministry considers bundling travel insurance into train fares
Transport Ministry considers bundling travel insurance into train fares
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
Transport Minister Phiphat says rail travel insurance may be bundled into ticket fares, with mandatory cover for passengers after the Nakhon Ratchasima crash.Democrat deputy leader warns of more accidents at mega transport projects
Democrat deputy leader warns of more accidents at mega transport projects
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
Democrat deputy leader Dr Samart Ratchapolsitte warns further crane accidents could hit mega projects built over roads and rail, citing recent fatal collapses.How Japan’s railway innovation went global -The shared future of Asia and Japan
How Japan’s railway innovation went global -The shared future of Asia and Japan
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
A four-legged, dog-like robot moves nimbly around and inside railcars on the production line. Equipped with high-sensitivity sensors, this “digital watchdog” inspects railcar surfaces for irregularities and defects, taking over duties previously performed by human workers. The scene unfolds at Hitachi Rail’s railcar manufacturing facility in Maryland, on the East Coast of the United States, which began full-scale operations on September 8.State Takeover: Thailand Eyes Massive Buy-back of Private Rail Concessions
State Takeover: Thailand Eyes Massive Buy-back of Private Rail Concessions
TUESDAY, JANUARY 06, 2026
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn proposes a dual-funding model to nationalise rail lines and introduce a London-style zoning system for faresFlash floods damage southern railway, SRT suspends services temporarily
Flash floods damage southern railway, SRT suspends services temporarily
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025
Southern Thailand faces severe flooding, with the railway line damaged by water erosion in Hat Yai. SRT adjusts and cancels services until further notice.