[The second phase of the China-Thailand Railway was submitted for deliberation]National Railway Authority of Thailand (SRT) Director Neelu revealed that on the 18th of this month, the board of directors of the Railway Bureau met to review the second phase of the China-Thailand government high-speed railway project: Korat - Nong Khai section cooperation project, the project length of 357.12 kilometers, the budget of 341.351 billion baht. It is divided into 235.129 billion baht for civil works of the high-speed rail project, 10.31 billion baht for land ownership and property compensation, 80.165 billion baht for investment in the railway system-electric train system and machinery, and 10.06 billion baht for project management consultancy and supervision work and system certification. At present, the detailed design of the project has been completed and the environmental impact assessment report is in progress. Meanwhile, the second phase of the China-Thailand high-speed railway project will be tendering in the form of an E-Bidding system in 2025, with a total of 13 project contracts, which are expected to be completed in 2030 and put into use in 2031. In addition, the project has also adjusted the civil works, divided into 202.48 km of elevated track and 154.64 km of surface track, aiming to avoid impact on the five large stations in the relevant area. Editor/Xu Shengpeng
On June 4, 2026, it was reported that the single container cargo value of the China Europe freight train increased by 41% year-on-year, the customs clearance efficiency improved by 30%, and the stable operation of connecting Asia and Europe was achieved, restructuring the cross-border supply chain system.Editor/Gao Xue
Recently, SimFer, a joint venture between China Aluminum and Rio Tinto, has completed the construction of the Simandou iron ore branch railway. The 74 kilometer line connects the mining area with the main line and can transport 60 million tons of iron ore annually.Editor/Gao Xue