Thai Government Orders Rail Start

• Proeksa Meas
• 25 June 2017
• Construction Focus
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Construction on the Chinese-funded cross-country rail link in Thailand will be kick-started by a special executive order by the nation’s military leader.

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha will invoke Article 44 which is an emergency security order which gives him the authority to push through the policy.

Construction on the first phase of the 873km line will now reportedly begin in August or September. Phase one is a 250km stretch of line between the capital Bangkok and the northeastern province of Nakorn Ratchasima.

The project has been beset with delays including negotiations on operating the completed line, the route itself and purchase of track and rolling stock.