Thailand orders rail safety overhaul after deadly Bangkok crash

BANGKOK – Thailand’s Transport Ministry has ordered an urgent rail-safety overhaul after the deadly Makkasan train-bus collision, introducing 100 percent narcotics screening and daily alcohol checks for public transport drivers, while moving to restrict freight trains from entering inner Bangkok and tighten procedures at railway crossings. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn and Deputy […]... Keep on reading: Thailand orders rail safety overhaul after deadly Bangkok crash

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