Thailand's transport ministry is preparing a 44.1 billion baht dual-track railway project connecting Jira to Ubon Ratchathani (308 km, 34 stations across 4 provinces) for cabinet approval, targeting construction start in 2571 (2028) with completion by 2575 (2032). The project aims to improve logistics efficiency, reduce transport costs, and support long-term economic development in lower Northeast Thailand by creating seamless connectivity between rail and public transport networks.