"Suraphong", Deputy Minister of Transport, announces good news, the railway is opening trains on the northern route. The Kaeng Luang-Ban Pin station section, Phrae Province, can operate as usual from 6:00 p.m. today (1 Oct. 2023).
Mr. Ekarat Sriarayanphong Head of the Governor's Office The State Railway of Thailand revealed that following the scene of the Special Express Train No. 13 at Bangkok Apiwat-Chiang Mai Central Station derailing between Kaeng Luang-Ban Pin Station, Long District, Phrae Province, due to the flooding situation on the northern route.
By this morning (October 1, 2023) Mr. Suraphong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport along with Mr. Nirut Maneephan, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand and railway executives Traveled to the Kaeng Luang-Ban Pin Station area, Long District, Phrae Province, to follow up and give encouragement to officials in recovering the derailed Special Express Train No. 13, Bangkok Apiwat-Chiang Mai Central Station, and to carry out road repairs. Trains damaged by flooding Recently, it was possible to announce the opening of a car parade on the northern route. Kaeng Luang-Ban Pin Station, Phrae Province, can operate as usual from 6:00 p.m.
For the trip to the area of Mr. Suraphong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport. And the Railway Governor this time has carried out the orders of the Prime Minister. and Minister of Transport who were instructed to expedite care for passengers who had suffered from the flooding and train derailment
Mr. Ekarat said that Mr. Suraphong also urged the railways. Relevant officials Civil Engineering Department and station masters in every area, every province across the country Follow the water situation and rainfall closely. By being vigilant in order to assess and resolve the situation appropriately. as well as preparing personnel Safety measures Facilitate and maintain safe travel for passengers.
As for the trains providing service on the northern route Can provide normal service However, this may cause some trains to be delayed. The railway would like to apologize for any inconvenience on this occasion.
For passengers who wish to travel You can ask for more details at the Customer Service Center. Phone number 1690 or Facebook fan page State Railway of Thailand PR team 24 hours a day.
Source: Thai News Agency
