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Thailand’s Prime Minister set to review Pink Line urban rail project progress

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In a move to accelerate urban transport development, the Prime Minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha, is scheduled to examine the Pink Line urban rail project‘s ongoing progress tomorrow before it is set to commence its trial operations. This announcement came from Anucha Burapachaisri, the acting government representative.

This inspection visit is centred on the Pink Line, a massive elevated monorail train initiative spearheaded by the Mass Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA). The Pink Line, which spans Khae Rai to Min Buri, has been proposed to enhance connectivity in the north of Bangkok and Nonthaburi by intersecting with five major public transit lines. With a whopping length of 34.5 kilometres, the Pink Line will house 30 stations once operational.

In terms of delegation, the Prime Minister will be joined by Anupong Paojinda, the Interior…

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