PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, Jan 19 (TNA) – The Transport Ministry officially opened an overpass and an underpass over the railway track in Prachuap Khiri Khanprovince, aimed at reducing accidents at the rail crossing.
Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith presided over the opening of the overpass on a rural road in Sam Roi Yot district.
The overpass has a total length of 340 metres and the underpass for small vehicles is 126 metres long. The total cost the whole construction is 175 million baht.
Pisak Jitviriyavasin, Director-general of Rural Roads Department, said there are a total of 153 rail crossings nationwide under his department’s responsibility at present.
Accidents between cars and trains at crossings occur frequently, said Mr. Pisak, adding that the department has plans to either construct tunnels or bridges to reduce accidents and to also support dual rail line projects, now under construction. (TNA)
