FRIDAY, March 29, 2024
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Bang Sue-Bang Bamru train route to remain closed amid bridge repairs

Bang Sue-Bang Bamru train route to remain closed amid bridge repairs

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) said on Wednesday that the train route from Bang Sue to Bang Bamru stations will remain closed as maintenance being carried out on Rama VI Bridge is not yet complete.

SRT Public Relations Centre director Ekkarat Sriarayanpong explained that the temporary closure came after the structure on Rama VI Bridge collapsed on January 24, making the rail line there impassable for trains.

He said the ITD-ARC joint venture, which is responsible for strengthening the bridge, has been urged to inspect the overall structure to ensure the safety of trains and passengers.

“The reopening date will be announced later,” Ekkarat said.

He said the following train routes have been changed to bypass Rama VI Bridge during the maintenance:

• Express Train No 43 (Bangkok-Surat Thani), changed to Bang Bamru-Surat Thani

• Normal Train No 261 (Bangkok-Hua Hin), changed to Thonburi-Hua Hin

• Express Train No 31 (Bangkok-Hat Yai), changed to Bang Bamru-Hat Yai

• Urban Train No 355 (Bangkok-Nong Pla Duk), changed to Bang Bamru-Nong Pla Duk

• Express Train No 83 (Bangkok-Trang), changed to Bang Bamru-Trang

• Express Train No 85 (Bangkok-Nakhon Si Thammarat), changed to Bang Bamru-Nakhon Si Thammarat

• Express Train No 39 (Bangkok-Surat Thani), changed to Bang Bamru-Surat Thani

• Urban Train No 356 (Nong Pla Duk-Bangkok), changed to Nong Pla Duk-Bang Bamru

• Express Train No 40 (Surat Thani-Bangkok), changed to Surat Thani-Bang Bamru

• Speed Train No172 (Sungai Kolok-Bangkok), changed to Sungai Kolok-Bang Bamru

• Normal Train No 262 (Hua Hin-Bangkok), changed to Hua Hin-Thonburi

• Express Train No 86 (Nakhon Si Thammarat-Bangkok), changed to Nakhon Si Thammarat-Bang Bamru

• Express Train No 84 (Trang-Bangkok), changed to Trang-Bang Bamru

• Express Train No 32 (Hat Yai-Bangkok), changed to Hat Yai-Bang Bamru

• Express Train No 44 (Surat Thani-Bangkok), changed to Surat Thani-Bang Bamru.

Bang Sue-Bang Bamru train route to remain closed amid bridge repairs

Ekkarat said passengers at Bangkok and Samsen stations will be transported to Bang Bamru by car, while passengers at Bang Sue station can take the SRT Red Line train to Bang Bamru station without any extra charge.

He said delivery on the southern route of goods, luggage and motorcycles at Bangkok, Samsen, Bang Sue and Bang Bamru stations was temporarily suspended.

“Passengers who have reserved tickets in advance can request a full refund,” he added.

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