Tag: Train

Flooded railway tracks in Uttaradit, Thailand

Chiang Mai

October 5, 2024October 6, 2024

Chiang Mai flooding worsens, temporary changes to Chiang Mai-Bangkok rail services

Chiang Mai is currently experiencing worsening flooding as the Ping River has reached record-high levels due to continuous heavy rainfall. Local authorities have issued warnings as water levels continue to rise, particularly in areas near the riverbanks and low-lying districts. Mae Sai communities under water again as Sai River overflows Evacuations are underway in the […]

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Chiang Mai

September 29, 2024

Northern Railway Back in Operation as Chiang Mai Floodwaters Recede

On September 28th, 2024, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Suriya Juangroongruangkit, announced that train services on the northern railway line have fully resumed after floodwaters at Chiang Mai Railway Station receded. Chiang Mai university flooded, northern train route affected Suriya noted that morning operations returned to normal, ensuring residents and travelers could […]

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Faculty of Humanities, Chiang Mai University

Chiang Mai

September 27, 2024

Chiang Mai university flooded, northern train route affected

Severe flooding in Chiang Mai has significantly impacted the local infrastructure, including Chiang Mai University and the northern train route. Heavy rainfall has caused water levels to rise on campus, disrupting classes and leading to temporary closures of several university buildings. Emergency response teams are working to clear floodwaters, but recovery efforts may take time […]

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South

September 17, 2024

Two killed, child survives train-truck crash in Chumphon

SURAT THANI – A train collided with a pickup truck at a railway crossing in Chumphon on Tuesday killing the two adults inside, but a child was pulled alive from the wreckage. One killed, 2 hurt in Phetchaburi train crossing crash Lamae police said Special Express train No.40 from Surat Thani to Bangkok hit the […]

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SRT Dark Red Line train at Bang Sue Grand Station in Bangkok

Bangkok

August 31, 2024

Bangkok to Expand 20-Baht Flat Fare on Trains

Caretaker Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has announced plans to expand the 20-baht flat fare policy across all commuter train routes by September 2025. The policy, initially rolled out on the Red Line suburban train and the MRT Purple Line in October 2023, has led to a significant 26% increase in passenger numbers as of June […]

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News

August 30, 2024

Two more bodies found in Nakhon Ratchasima train tunnel collapse

Nakhon Ratchasima, Aug 30 (TNA) – Rescue teams have recovered two more bodies from a collapsed tunnel in northeastern Thailand, bringing the death toll to three, officials said on Friday. One of three workers trapped in collapsed train tunnel found dead The bodies of the two Chinese workers were found early Friday morning trapped in […]

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Isan

August 29, 2024August 30, 2024

One of three workers trapped in collapsed train tunnel found dead

One of three missing workers, trapped inside a collapsed train tunnel in Nakhon Ratchasima, was found dead at about 11am this morning, but his identity is yet to be confirmed, said Aekkarat Sriarayanpong, chief of the Office of the Governor of State Railways of Thailand (SRT), said today. Nakhon Ratchasima rescue teams reach first victim […]

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Royal Thai Police, Sa Kaeo Provincial Police, Toyota Hilux Double Cab patrol car.

Isan

August 28, 2024August 29, 2024

Nakhon Ratchasima rescue teams reach first victim of tunnel collapse

Rescue teams have reached the dump truck of the first survivor of Saturday night’s tunnel collapse in Pak Chong district in Nakhon Ratchasima, a Myanmar worker. The incident occurred during the construction of a high-speed train tunnel, and three workers were trapped inside. Signs of life detected in collapsed train tunnel in Nakhon Ratchasima The […]

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