Notification of changes and cancellations. Temporary northern route train Between 30 Sep. – 1 Oct. 2023 after the train derailment occurred. and flooding in many areas
Mr. Ekarat Sriarayanphong Head of the Governor’s Office State Railway of Thailand revealed that following the heavy rain situation in many provinces in the northern region. causing sudden floods and flash floods In addition, a mass of water flooded the railway between Kaeng Luang Station – Ban Pin, Long District, Phrae Province, resulting in the Special Express Train No. 13, Bangkok Apiwat Central Station – Chiang Mai, derailing and other trains on the line. The North cannot travel through it. Initially, after the incident with the Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Has assigned Mr. Suraphong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport Give orders to the railways Speed up the process of helping passengers. and manage and care for passengers to travel to their destination quickly, neatly, and safely, along with carrying out repairs and improvements to the railway In order to be able to operate normally as soon as possible.
In addition, it has also been assigned to the Railways. Conduct an area inspection and report the cause of the damage. As well as solutions to prevent this type of incident from happening again. At the same time, the situation will be closely monitored. And if necessary situations occur, report to the Deputy Minister of Transport to order immediately.
After being assigned Mr. Nirut Maneephan, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand Has ordered the railway administrators Go to the scene of the accident and order relevant officials to urgently lift the derailed car. It is expected that the derailed car can be lifted by today (September 30, 2023) while taking care of passengers. No passengers were found injured. The railway has arranged vehicles to facilitate loading and unloading passengers. Continue your journey to your destination safely. Route improvement section Currently, officials have surveyed the area. It was found that the train route between Kaeng Luang Station – Ban Pin The water level continues to rise. The railroad was damaged. There is water eroding rocks on the railway approximately 20 meters away. Repair work will be completed as soon as possible.
Therefore, from the above situation, the Railway Company has a necessity. I would like to notify you of the change of origin and destination station of the train on the northern route. To facilitate the people who still need to travel. along with notification of the suspension of some trains To be appropriate for the situation and safety of passengers. Between 30 September – 1 October 2023, the details are as follows.
Date 30 September 202 6
Change the origin and destination stations for 7 trains, consisting of
Special Express Train No. 13, Bangkok Apiwat Central Station – Chiang Mai, transports passengers by car from Den Chai Station to the destination station according to the ticket. Starting from Ban Pin, Mae Mo, Lampang, Lamphun, until the destination Chiang Mai. In order to take care of passengers affected by the said incident
Local train number 407 Nakhon Sawan – Chiang Mai only operates during Nakhon Sawan – Den Chai and Lampang – Chiang Mai.
Local train number 408 Chiang Mai – Nakhon Sawan has walking only during Chiang Mai – Lampang – Chiang Mai and walking only during Den Chai – Nakhon Sawan.
Fast train number 109, Bangkok Apiwat Central Station – Chiang Mai, operates only during Bangkok Apiwat Central Station – Sila At.
Special express train number 7, Bangkok Apiwat Central Station – Chiang Mai, runs only during Bangkok Apiwat Central Station – Sila At, then transports passengers by car to the destination station.
Express Train No. 52 Chiang Mai – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station There is walking only between Sila At – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station.
Special Express Train No. 8 Chiang Mai – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station There is walking only between Sila At Station – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station.
6 car parades canceled
Fast Train No. 51, Bangkok Apiwat Central Station – Chiang Mai
Fast Train No. 102 Chiang Mai – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station
Special Express Train No. 13/14 Bangkok Apiwat Central Station – Chiang Mai – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station
Special Express Train No. 9/10 Bangkok Apiwat Central Station – Chiang Mai – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station
On October 1, 2023,
the origin and destination stations for 3 trains will be changed.
Special express train number 7, Bangkok Apiwat Central Station – Chiang Mai, operates only during Bangkok Apiwat Central Station – Sila At.
Fast Train No. 102 Chiang Mai – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station There is walking only between Sila At – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station.
Special Express Train No. 8 Chiang Mai – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station There is walking only between Sila At – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station.
Two car parades were canceled.
Express Train No. 52 Chiang Mai – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station
Special Express Train No. 14 Chiang Mai – Bangkok Apiwat Central Station
Mr. Ekarat added that During the rainy season that is coming Governor of the Railway He also urged relevant officials to closely monitor the water situation and rainfall. by the civil engineering department and the local station master has been vigilant in order to assess and resolve the situation appropriately. as well as preparing personnel Safety measures Facilitate and ensure travel safety for passengers so that they are least affected.
As for people who bought tickets in advance on routes affected by the floods, If you do not wish to travel, you can contact for a full refund of the ticket price. At every train station nationwide Or you can ask for more information at the Customer Service Center. Telephone number 1690 24 hours a day and asks passengers who wish to travel to please check the details again before traveling. The railway apologizes for the inconvenience on this occasion.
Source: Thai News Agency