Bangkok Post
Industry panel to discuss 'missing link' rail scheme
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The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has announced the establishment of a new panel to collaborate with the government on the long-discussed "missing link" railway project, a strategic transport line connecting Chumphon on the Gulf of Thailand with Ranong on the Andaman coast.
Key facts
- The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has announced the establishment of a new panel to collaborate with the government on the long-discussed "missing link"
- The initiative is viewed as a crucial step in realising Thailand's ambitious Land Bridge project, which aims to transform the country into a logistics hub rivalling the Malacca Strait.
- The proposed Chumphon-Ranong railway, spanning roughly 80-90 kilometres, would bridge the eastern and western coasts, creating a direct link between both sides, where new deep-sea ports are expected to be developed.
- Estimates suggest shippers could save between 2-5 days compared with current routes through the Malacca Strait.
Summary
The initiative is viewed as a crucial step in realising Thailand's ambitious Land Bridge project, which aims to transform the country into a logistics hub rivalling the Malacca Strait.
Southern railroads primarily serve provinces along the Gulf of Thailand. The proposed Chumphon-Ranong railway, spanning roughly 80-90 kilometres, would bridge the eastern and western coasts, creating a direct link between both sides, where new deep-sea ports are expected to be developed.