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2009-0228 - TNA - First rail service linking NE Thailand and Laos opens March 5

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First rail service linking NE Thailand and Laos opens March 5

BANGKOK, Feb 27 (TNA) - The first passenger rail service linking the northeastern Thai border province of Nong Khai and the Lao border town of Thanaleng will officially be opened on March 5, State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor Youdtana Tupcharoen said on Friday.

The opening ceremony of the rail service will be presided over by Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, he said.

A total of four passenger train services -- two leaving from Nong Khai and two from Thanaleng -- will be offered to passengers daily and travelling time will take 15 minutes, Mr. Youdtana said.

The train fare for an air-conditioned second class journey is Bt80 per trip, while for ordinary third class it is Bt20, he said.

It is projected that revenue from train fares would be more than Bt10 million during the first year of service. (TNA)

General News : Last Update : 20:05:55 27 February 2009 (GMT+7:00)
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