High-speed rail in Thailand facts for kids
In October 2010, the Thai parliament decided to continue planning for a high speed rail (HSR) network. Five different lines - which would touch Bangkok - were to be planned. The lines would be able to handle speeds of 250 km/h.
High Speed Routes
| High-Speed Corridor | Route | Speed (km/h) | Length (km) | Network | Projected Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok-Phitsanulok High-Speed Railway | Bangkok–Ayutthaya–Phitsanulok | 250 | 384 | Japan | 2021 (Forecast) | Under construction |
| Phitsanulok-Chiang Mai High-Speed Railway | Phitsanulok–Uttaradit–Lampang–Chiang Mai | 250 | 285 | Japan | Unknown | Planning Stage |
| Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima High-Speed Railway | Bangkok–Ayutthaya–Saraburi–Nakhon Ratchasima | 250 | 250 | China | 2019 (Forecast) | In July 2017, the government gave permission for "phase one", of construction "for a four-year plan". |
| Nakhon Ratchasima-Vientiane Railway | Nakhon Ratchasima–Khon Kaen–Udon Thani–Nong Khai–Vientiane | Unknown | 380 | China | Unknown | Under construction |
| Bangkok-Hua Hin High-Speed Railway | Bangkok–Nakhon Pathom–Ratchaburi–Phetchaburi–Hua Hin | 250 | 211 | Thai privatized | Unknown | EIA |
| Bangkok-Rayong High-Speed Railway | Bangkok–Chachoengsao–Chonburi–Rayong | 250 | 193.5 | Thai privatized | By 2023 (Forecast, as of August 2017) | EIA |
Images for kids
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The China–Thailand high-speed rail link under construction, Khon Kaen, 16 May 2017
See also
In Spanish: Alta velocidad ferroviaria en Tailandia para niños
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