Private investment sought for new train services(Bangkok Post file photo)The Rail Department has asked the private sector to jointly invest in two rail lines — Bangkok-Khon Kaen and Laem Chabang-Thapra — for passengers and freight. The department on Tuesday told the private sector it hoped they would fund train services on those key domestic and international routes. Director-general of the department Kittiphan Panchan said Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob wanted the private sector to jointly provide the services so as to maximise the use of railway infrastructure provided by the government. For freight services, the selected route is the 501km Laem Chabang-Tha Phra route, which transports 60,000-100,000 containers each year. The government will provide incentives to the private sector to take part in the pilot project, including soft loans and income guarantees.

Source: Bangkok Post February 23, 2021 12:22 UTC