Nattaporn Jatusripitak, a government spokesman, said set-up of the new department will be completed in April, adding that it will take charge of fare policies and issues related to safety, standards and services of the Skytrain, double-track and high-speed transport systems. A research and development unit for rail transport will also be formed in the future.

The new department will also perform the roles of a policy maker and regulator for the State Railway of Thailand, Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand and the Airport Rail Link.

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