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Thailand introduces locally made electric train in effort to reduce imports
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The first electric train made in Thailand was handed over to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) today, July 3, at Bangkok Railway Station, marking progress in domestic rail manufacturing and efforts to reduce reliance on imports .
Key facts
- The first electric train made in Thailand was handed over to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) today, July 3, at Bangkok Railway Station, marking progress in domestic rail manufacturing and efforts to reduce reliance on imports .
- The prototype train was developed through a collaboration led by King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, with participation from more than 30 private companies
- The passenger carriage prototype has a capacity of 25 seats and features a structure that is 22% lighter than conventional models
- It incorporates 44.1% locally produced components.
- He noted that production costs are approximately 30% lower than imported trains, indicating the competitiveness of locally manufactured systems.
Summary
The prototype train was developed through a collaboration led by King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, with participation from more than 30 private companies. Designed and built in Thailand, the luxury-class electric vehicle system reflects joint work by Thai engineers and researchers.
The passenger carriage prototype has a capacity of 25 seats and features a structure that is 22% lighter than conventional models. It incorporates 44.1% locally produced components.