The State Railway of Thailand announced the temporary suspension of train services on the northern route between Lampang and Chiang Mai stations after landslides and flash floods eroded the track bedrock in several places. The origin and destination stations of 12 trains will be changed.

Mr. Wirit Amrapal, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand, revealed that at 23.42 on September 22, 2024, a landslide occurred at the entrance of the Khun Tan Tunnel and flash floods eroded the rocks under the tracks between Mae Tan Noi – Khun Tan – Ta Chomphu stations, causing damage to several parts of the railway. The State Railway of Thailand therefore had to announce the temporary suspension of train services on the northern route between Lampang and Chiang Mai stations to ensure travel safety and to expedite repairs to restore normal use as soon as possible. In addition, he has ordered officials to expedite assistance and ensure the safety of passengers so that they are least affected. He has also urged inspections and expedited repairs of damaged railway tracks, as well as to closely monitor the flood situation in order to monitor and order appropriate solutions.

Initially, the State Railway of Thailand has arranged to facilitate passengers by providing cars from Lampang Station to Lamphun Station and Chiang Mai Station. As for the repairs, it is expected that it will take no less than 3 days (if there is no additional rain or flash floods) to be completed. At the same time, we would like to inform you that the origin and destination stations of the northern passenger trains will be temporarily changed until the repairs are complete, for a total of 12 trains, as follows:

Express train number 109/102 Bangkok Aphiwat – Chiang Mai – Bangkok Aphiwat has been changed to Bangkok Aphiwat – Lampang – Bangkok Aphiwat.

Express train number 51/52 Bangkok Aphiwat – Chiang Mai – Bangkok Aphiwat has been changed to Bangkok Aphiwat – Lampang – Bangkok Aphiwat.

Special Express Train No. 7/8 Bangkok Aphiwat – Chiang Mai – Bangkok Aphiwat has been changed to Bangkok Aphiwat – Lampang – Bangkok Aphiwat.

Special Express Train No. 9/10 Bangkok Aphiwat – Chiang Mai – Bangkok Aphiwat has been changed to Bangkok Aphiwat – Lampang – Bangkok Aphiwat.

Special Express Train No. 13/14 Bangkok Aphiwat – Chiang Mai – Bangkok Aphiwat has been changed to Bangkok Aphiwat – Lampang – Bangkok Aphiwat.

Local train number 407/408 Nakhon Sawan – Chiang Mai – Nakhon Sawan has been changed to Nakhon Sawan – Lampang – Nakhon Sawan.

The State Railway of Thailand apologizes for the inconvenience. For people who have purchased tickets in advance for routes affected by the floods, if you do not wish to travel, you can contact to request a full refund at any train station nationwide or contact the Customer Service Center at 1690.

Source: Thai News Agency