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Bangkok Post
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More cash urged for Red Line work

A Red Line electric commuter train prepares to depart for Bang Sue Grand Station. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has proposed that the cabinet consider approving an adjustment in the budget ceiling for the three extension lines of its Red Line electric commuter train service in response to the rising cost of construction work.

SRT governor Nirut Maneephan on Monday revealed that due to rising fuel prices, the present exchange rate and inflation, costs have increased beyond foreseeable limits.

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