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PM, SRT address urgency of Airport Rail Link operator transition

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held an urgent meeting with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to address the impending expiration of the Airport Rail Link (ARL) operating contract on September 30.
Asia Era One Co., a subsidiary of the CP Group, has agreed in principle to extend ARL services under existing terms until January 31, 2027, to prevent service disruptions.
Discussions also encompassed broader issues related to the 'Three-Airport High-Speed Rail Link' project and Asia Era One's notice of intent to terminate the main high-speed rail contract.
PM Anutin instructed officials to strictly adhere to legal frameworks, cautioning that delays in resolving these contractual disputes could impede other vital infrastructure initiatives, including the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway.

Today 13:31Key points summarised by AI

Mark Carney, the newly elected leader of Canada's Liberal Party, is set to swiftly take over as Prime Minister, promising a seamless transition after meeting with current PM Justin Trudeau.
Carney's leadership emerges as Canada faces heightened tensions with the U.S., with his party positioning him as the best candidate to confront President Trump's threats of annexation and trade tariffs.
Canadian provinces are already retaliating against U.S. tariffs; Ontario has imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to several U.S. states, while others advocate boycotting American products.
Carney has strongly vowed to protect Canada's resources and national identity against perceived American aggression, with expectations that he will soon call a general election.