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Dozens of tourists injured after locomotive collides with packed train in horror crash in Thailand

The brakes on the locomotive stopped working before it collided into the six-carriage train

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Last 2 workers trapped in collapsed tunnel found dead

Two more bodies of workers trapped in a high-speed rail tunnel in Nakhon Ratchasima were recovered on Friday morning.

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Dust shuts train tunnel just after opening

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Pics of 'rubbish' railway go viral

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) have sent a team to clear rubbish along rail tracks near Phaya Thai after a Japanese netizen posted pictures of a Kiha-183 train, donated by Japan to serve tourists, passing through an apparent dump site in the area.

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Hua Lamphong train station among new historical sites

The Department of Fine Arts has declared five facilities owned by the State Railway of Thailand to be historical sites, including Bangkok's renowned Hua Lamphong railway station.

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Freight trains collide in Ratchaburi

RATCHABURI: Two freight trains collided at a railway station in Ban Pong district on Tuesday morning, derailing eight carriages and injuring three train crew.

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Tunnel excavation begins on Den Chai-Chiang Rai tracks

The State Railway of Thailand has started excavating the 6.2-kilometre tunnel which will connect Den Chai in Phrae with Chiang Rai's Chiang Khong district, which lies on the banks of the Mekong River.

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City train changes 'baffling'

Some commuters have missed their trains due to confusion and information inadequacy after the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) moved almost half of its long-haul train services from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station.

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Commuters face rail travel woes

The State Railway of Thailand made a big change in its 126-year history on Thursday when long-distance train services to the North, Northeast and South of the country moved from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station, in Chatuchak district.

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Commuters face railway woes

The State Railway of Thailand made a big change in its 126-year history on Thursday when the SRT moved the operation of long-distance train services to the North, Northeast and South of the country from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand…

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Rail station name shame

At a cost of 33 million baht, the nameplate and logo redesign for Bang Sue Grand Station has triggered public suspicion that requires not only a clear explanation from the State Railway of Thailand and the Transport Ministry but also prompt and thorough scrutiny from related agencies.

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SRT told to check rail hub ahead of launch

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has been ordered to check Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal, also known as Bang Sue Grand Station, to ensure it is ready for launch, said Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob.

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Bang Sue logo redesign 'transparent'

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Thursday defended the State Railway of Thailand's 33-million-baht nameplate and logo redesign for Bang Sue Grand Station.

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Central pays SRT B1.3bn

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has received a rental fee of 1.3 billion baht for 2022 from the Central Group's Central International Development subsidiary for the Phahon Yothin plot.

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High-speed rail needs B300bn more

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to invest another 300 billion baht for the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project.

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High-speed rail seeking B300bn extra

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to invest another 300 billion baht for the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project.

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Train reaction

Two bombs set off at a railway track in Songkhla province have shone a spotlight on the lack of sufficient security protection for this train route in the deep South.

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SRT's dining carriages back in service

Dining carriages on trains out of service since April 2020 due to the outbreak of Covid-19 will begin operating once again from Dec 6, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) public relations office.

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SRT passengers at two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels

The number of passengers using State Railway of Thailand (SRT) trains has improved to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels, according to governor Nirut Maneephan.

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When old trains are new again

Seventeen second-hand passenger train carriages from Japan are set for a new lease of life having now been refurbished ahead of being put into service for short tourism routes from next month, says the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

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Hokkaido's old express train gets new life in Thailand

BANGKOK -- The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has shown local media its progress in creating a tourist train from a refurbished Japanese rolling stock train.

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More cash urged for Red Line work

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has proposed that the cabinet consider approving an adjustment in the budget ceiling for the three extension lines of its Red Line electric commuter train service in response to the rising cost of construction work.

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Special train ride for Queen Mother's birthday

The State Railway of Thailand joins the nation in celebrating Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother's 90th birthday on Friday with a special steam ride to Chachoengsao province.

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Planned movie screening at Hua Lamphong station called off

City Hall has called off a free open-air movie screening and musical performance at Hua Lamphong station planned for Sunday, after an awkward lack of forward planning.

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SRT to launch special Bangkok-Ayutthaya ride

In celebration of the 70th birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on July 28, the State Railway of Thailand is launching a special historic steam ride from Bangkok to Ayutthaya.

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