Train collides with pick-up truck in Thailand, kills eight Four people were injured in the crash at unauthorised crossing point in the Mueang district of Chachoengsao province. Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2023
Thailand train collision with pickup truck kills 8 people and injures 4, railway agency says Eight people were killed when a freight train struck a pickup truck crossing the tracks in an eastern province of Thailand The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023
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. Bangkok Post · Aug 2, 2023
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. Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2023
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. Bangkok Post · Jun 20, 2023
Builder of high-speed railway to get more land The State Railway of Thailand will provide additional land to the builder of the high-speed rail system linking three airports by October, in a bid to speed up construction of this key transport infrastructure in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023
Free buses connect main rail terminals The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has launched a free shuttle service that connects Hua Lamphong Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2023
BMTA, SRT issue monthly pass The State Railway of Thailand has joined hands with the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) and Krung Thai Bank to roll out a monthly pass giving commuters unlimited rides on the city's public bus network and 50 rides on Bangkok's Red Line electric commuter rail services. Bangkok Post · Mar 30, 2023
Paying homage to Hua Lamphong To celebrate the 126th anniversary of the State Railway of Thailand, the Hua Lamphong station became a part of the Unfolding Bangkok event, which aims to boost tourism in the capital. From a centre for passengers travelling to Bangkok from all around the country, Hua Lamphong's traffic is now confined… Bangkok Post · Mar 22, 2023
Ambitious plan for SRT land The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to turn 148 rai of land around Thon Buri railway station into a medical complex with the aim of creating a green environment. Bangkok Post · Mar 16, 2023
Bidding open for commercial space at Bang Sue Grand, Red Line stations The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has invited bids for commercial areas covering altogether about 55,000 square metres at Bangkok's Bang Sue Grand Station and stations on the Red Line electric railway system. Bangkok Post · Mar 12, 2023
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. Bangkok Post · Mar 5, 2023
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. Bangkok Post · Jan 21, 2023
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. Bangkok Post · Jan 20, 2023
Bangkok Post · Jan 19, 2023 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…
Bangkok Post · Jan 6, 2023 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.
Bangkok Post · Jan 6, 2023 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.
Bangkok Post · Jan 5, 2023 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.
Bangkok Post · Dec 16, 2022 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.
Bangkok Post · Dec 14, 2022 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.
Bangkok Post · Dec 13, 2022 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.
Bangkok Post · Dec 8, 2022 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.
Bangkok Post · Dec 5, 2022 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.
Bangkok Post · Sep 17, 2022 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.
Bangkok Post · Sep 16, 2022 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).