The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) held the first public consultation for the Nakhon Ratchasima Mass Transit Project, Orange Line, presenting project details and gathering stakeholder feedback. The consultation was attended by over 350 participants, including community leaders, government officials, private sector representatives, academics, and media. The project is currently in a 12 month feasibility study and detailed design phase, with an estimated investment cost of THB11.65 billion.
The Orange Line will span 18.9 kilometres, featuring 20 stations from Theparak Hospital to Jorhor Interchange Station. Following the selection of a private sector partner, the line is scheduled for civil works, electric rail system installation, and trial runs by February 2029, with commercial operations planned for 2032. MRTA has engaged Chotichinda Consultants Company Limited (the NMOC Consultant Group) with a budget of THB89 million to conduct the feasibility study, environmental impact assessment (EIA), project analysis, and advise on the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework under the 2019 Act.
The project replaces the previously approved Green Line following local and stakeholder input, aiming to provide efficient, safe, and convenient urban transport. It is expected to reduce private vehicle use, decrease air pollution, and support regional mobility and urban development in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
