Chiang Rai, Mr. Suraphong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport. Visited the area of ??Chiang Rai province Check the progress of the construction of the Doi Luang railway tunnel. Accelerate all projects to be completed and open for service in 2028, increasing the quality of the Thai transportation network. Mr. Suraphong, the inspector, said that he had gone to check on the progress of the construction of the Doi Luang railway tunnel. Under the Den Chai - Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong double track railway project at the Doi Luang railway tunnel construction area. Chiang Rai Province This tunnel is 1 of 4 tunnels under the Den Chai - Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong double track railway project along the route that runs through mountainous areas, consisting of 1. Second Tunnel, Phrae Province, length 1.2 kilometers. 2. Ngao Tunnel, Lampang Province, length 6.2 kilometers. 3. Mae Ka Tunnel, Phayao Province, length 2.7 kilometers. 4. Doi Luang Tunnel. Chiang Rai Province, length 3.4 kilometers, total distance 13.5 kilom eters, of which the Ngao Tunnel is the longest tunnel in Thailand. 'The SRT has been ordered to expedite the completion of various projects as scheduled to increase the efficiency of the rail transport system. Facilitating travel for passengers People can travel easily. It can reduce travel time compared to a car by more than 1-1.30 hours. It is expected to be completed and ready to open for service in 2028,' said Mr. Suraphong. The double-track railway construction project, Den Chai - Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong section, is an infrastructure development project. Transportation in Thailand It starts at Den Chai Station, Phrae Province, heads to the north through 59 sub-districts, 17 districts, 4 provinces, namely Phrae, Lampang, Phayao and ends at the Chiang Khong border checkpoint. Chiang Rai Province has 26 stations and stops, consisting of 4 large stations, 9 small stations, 13 stops, and a container storage and loading area. Loading containers at 1 location at Chiang Khong Station on an area of ??150 rai with a road connecting to the Chiang Khong border. The project has been designed to have a fence along the train route. There is no road intersection. By making bridges for cars to cross and under railway tracks (Overpass/Underpass) including footbridges for pedestrians. and motorcycle roads, a total of 254 points, helping to reduce accidents at level passing areas. Able to maintain speed of the train to be constant It is safe. When construction is complete, the double-track railway from Den Chai - Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong will be a railway line with modern construction technology. It has some of the most beautiful surrounding scenery in the country. and enhance the efficiency of Thailand's transportation network to perfection. Making Thailand step towards being a transportation center. and logistics of ASEAN. Source: Thai News Agency