Construction of a high-speed railway in Thailand has resumed, connecting Bangkok and Nong Khai on the border with Laos, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Construction of a high-speed railway

The pandemic halted progress, but the first phase, spanning 253 km, is now underway, with the second phase towards the Laos border estimated at $8.5 billion.

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This project aims to establish an international railway corridor linking China, Thailand, and Laos, promising improved transportation connectivity in the region.

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