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MRTA’s 175-billion-baht rail plan targets two Cabinet submissions in 2028
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The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is preparing four new rail projects worth about 175 billion baht to expand connections between Bangkok and surrounding areas, governor Gardphajon Udomdhammabhakdi said. The proposed lines would cove
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- The MRTA expects detailed studies for the Silver Line to take approximately one year, with the project targeted for submission to the Cabinet for approval in 2028, Gardphajon said.
Summary
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is preparing four new rail projects worth about 175 billion baht to expand connections between Bangkok and surrounding areas, governor Gardphajon Udomdhammabhakdi said. The proposed lines would cover 64.8 kilometres, with the Brown and Silver projects expected to be submitted for Cabinet approval in 2028.
The MRTA’s plans involve coordination over shared land, reviews of projects transferred from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), and design work for a connection to Suvarnabhumi Airport.