Transportation
In country dominated by trucking, JR Freight looks to introduce scheduled service
JR Freight aims to make rail cargo transport a viable alternative to trucking in Thailand. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
KEIGO IWAMOTO
September 9, 2026 06:36 JST
BANGKOK — In Thailand, where trucking accounts for most of the cargo transport, the freight unit of Japan Railways Group is betting that shipping by rail will find a foothold.
