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Thailand plans rail buyback, fare cuts for Bangkok trains
The Thai government plans to buy back concessions for all electric train lines in Greater Bangkok for up to 200 billion baht, funded partly via an infrastructure fund, aiming to reduce fares. A common ticketing scheme with fares between 17 and 45 baht per trip is approved and targeted for launch by Jan 1, 2027. The buyback could happen in 2027, with the Green Line concession ending in 2029 potentially lowering the cost.
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