INT/22/K08 -Technical cooperation for research and development and implementation of railway inspection and monitoring technology
Submitter: Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR), Railway Transportation System Testing Center (RTTC), based in Pathun Thani, Thailand
Subcontractor: Same as above.
Priority area: Technical cooperation among developing countries
Participating/beneficiary countries: 3 countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand)
PGTF input: US$ 31,000
Other inputs: US$ 65,000
Number: INT/22/K08
Duration: Twenty-four (24) months
Approval: 45th Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77 (New York, 30 November 2021)
Completion: Final report submitted on 18 March 2025
Impact:The project focused on strengthening railway safety and maintenance through advanced inspection technologies, supported the development and application of modern systems to monitor rail conditions, detect defects, and improve the reliability of railway infrastructure. Key outcomes included the transfer of technical know-how, joint research initiatives, and capacity-building activities such as staff training and knowledge exchange. The project’s implementation not only enhanced local expertise in railway diagnostics but also laid the groundwork for longer-term improvements in the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of rail transport. Its impact is expected to contribute to more resilient infrastructure and better service quality for railway users in participating countries.
| Contact: |
Contact person: Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
Address: The Government Complex Rauhaprasasanabhakti (B) Building, South Zone, 8th Floor,
Chaengwattana Road, Bangkok 10210
Telephone: +662203 5000 ext. 41508
Fax: +662 1439328
Email: ticasarabun @ mfa.mail.go.th; sikama.san @ gmail.com |
Final Report:
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