Ban Kradon train station in Nakhon Ratchasima province is part of the Chira-Khon Kaen double-track route. (Photo: Patipat Janthong)The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will ask the cabinet to approve the funding for the second phase of double-track upgrades between Khon Kaen and Nong Khai next week, according to Department of Rail Transport director-general Pichet Kunathammarak on Thursday. The loan will be repaid by the Budget Bureau using the government's annual budget. The double-track upgrades are meant to improve connectivity to the northeastern region and beyond. Transport officials have already been told to submit their proposal for the Hat Yai-Padang Besar double-track upgrade to the SRT board by next week.
