Officials agreed to build the raised track from Phukhao Lat to Ban Ko railway stations in Muang district, said Chatchawan Wongchon, chairman of the Nakhon Ratchasima Chamber of Commerce. The group, which features representatives of Nakhon Ratchasima residents, business people and provincial officials, disagrees with the original design of a 187km section of the dual-track railway. See also: Brown Line plans shaping upThe disputed section runs from Chira Road junction in Muang district to Khon Kaen. The group said it fears heavy congestion will result if the Nakhon Ratchasima line is built. The original design of the section, which would cut through roads in Muang district in 15 places, was due to be fenced by 2-metre walls.

Source: Bangkok Post July 26, 2017 21:56 UTC