Southeast Asia Railways

‘New Gambir’ long-distance train station in Central Jakarta, Loke challenges ECRL to start operations this December, NSCR project on track as third 8-car trainset arrives, Thai–China rail keeps 2030 target despite 34.5-point lag, investment for Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway. News 🇰🇭 Cambodia • History of Cambodia’s railway system: from colonial rails to modern revival [Cambodianess] 🇮🇩 Indonesia […]

Work to resume on Trans-Sumatra and Trans-Kalimantan railways, Oudomxay seeks more railway services, ECRL passenger services to begin in January 2027, Yangon–Mawlamyine–Yangon route train service launched, Philippines seeks US funding for Bicol rail revival, SRT launches Bangkok-Ayutthaya commuter rail service, Hanoi-Dong Dang railway project. News 🇰🇭 Cambodia • Major Chinese firms share expanded investment plans with […]

Indonesia targets 10,524 km railway network expansion, new train service links Johor Bahru Sentral to Pasir Gudang, Philippines weighs return to China for stalled Mindanao railway, State Railway gets first Thai-made coach, HCMC – Can Tho railway details. News 🇮🇩 Indonesia • Indonesia targets 10,524 km railway network expansion [Tempo] “The Ministry of Transportation is targeting […]

Trans-Sumatra Railway plan, study of a railway route from Khammuan-Champasak-Laos-Cambodia border, Sarawak ready to support Trans-Borneo railway project, riding the remnants of the Philippines South Main Line, missing link railway could end Bangkok crossing crashes, French rail giant backs Vietnam’s dream of a 6-hour Hanoi-HCMC trip. News 🇧🇳 Brunei  • Time to get Brunei on […]

Indonesia plans 14,000-km rail network outside Java by 2045, Luang Prabang Station becomes busiest hub on Laos–China Railway, Sabah mulls Trans Borneo Railway as part of long-term transport strategy, Mindanao Rail pre-feasibility study completed for project’s third phase, Ayutthaya station redesign to cut heritage impacts, Vietnam breaks ground on first high-speed rail to link Hanoi […]