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44,291,113 passengers used Thailand’s rail transport system in March 2024

5 April 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) announced that a total of 44,291,113 passengers used Thailand’s rail transport system in March

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16 Extra Trains for the Songkran Holiday on the Northern and Northeastern Lines

21 March 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

The State Railway of Thailand is adding 16 special trains to its existing routes to accommodate an expected surge in

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Extra Sleeper Trains to Chiang Mai for Songkran​

16 March 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

It is expected that the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will lay on extra trains during the Songkran holiday as

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SRT Royal Blossom: A New Chapter for Thai Railway Tourism

16 March 2024 Richard Barrow 5 Comments

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has unveiled its newest tourist train, the SRT Royal Blossom. The train is a

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Connections with the Airport Rail Link line in Bangkok

11 March 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

Some of the connections you can take along the Airport Rail Link (ARL) line in Bangkok. Green Line Train: Phaya

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History

Station Kilometre Markers from the 1970’s

6 March 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments
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Don’t Miss Out! KIHA-183 Tourist Train Trips Open for Booking for March 2024

5 March 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is excited to announce its special tourist train trips for March and April 2024.

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Sawankhalok Train Schedule Changed to Help Boost Tourism

5 March 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

Effective from 15th March 2024, the Sila At – Sawankhalok – Sila At Local Train (Train No. 405/406) will have

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Thai Railway Police Resume Patrols on 30 Long Distance Trains

5 March 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has launched a new initiative aimed at ensuring passenger safety on the country’s railways. The

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Attempting the All the Lines Thailand Challenge in 14 Days

28 February 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments
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Free Guidebook: All the Trains Thailand

24 February 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

The latest Thai Train Guide is called “All the Trains Thailand 2024”. There are over 200 trains running on the

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Update about the Lopburi Bypass Double Track Project

12 February 2024 Richard Barrow 1 Comment

Update about the Double Track Railway Project: Lopburi – Pak Nam Pho Section 📌 Project Overview The Lopburi – Pak

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Update about the new Elevated Lopburi 2 Railway Station

12 February 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

This is an update on the elevated Lopburi 2 Station on the Northern Line Double Track Railway Project, Lopburi-Pak Nam

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HistoryTrain Blogs

100 Year Old Railway Tracks in Nakhon Ratchasima

10 February 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

The BARROW STEEL 1898 SSR inscription can be found on a 50-pound section of old railway track in Nakhon Ratchasima,

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90-Day Advance Booking for all Express and Special Express Trains in Thailand

4 February 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

Starting from 1st February 2024, you can now book train tickets up to 90 days in advance for thirty six

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Trains from Bangkok to Vientiane in Laos Expected to commence in April 2024

25 January 2024 Richard Barrow 2 Comments

The Vientiane (Khamsavath) Railway Station is set to open in April 2024 for shuttle trains crossing over the border from

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Pha Sadet Overhanging Rock

21 January 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments

Pha Sadet Pak, or commonly known as Pha Sadet, is a historical site on the Northeastern Line of the Thai

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Bangkok to the Beach: A Day Trip to Chuk Samet
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Bangkok to the Beach: A Day Trip to Chuk Samet

9 April 2024 Richard Barrow 1 Comment

On the second day of my All The Lines Thailand Challenge, I completed the branch line of the Eastern Line to Chuk Samet Station in Sattahip district of Chonburi Province. I took two different trains there and back, but I will combine my review into one post as both are good for heading to the beach.

Eastern Line Adventure: Bangkok to the Cambodian Border
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Eastern Line Adventure: Bangkok to the Cambodian Border

9 April 2024 Richard Barrow 0 Comments
Attempting the Bangkok Train Challenge
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Attempting the Bangkok Train Challenge

12 July 2023 Richard Barrow 2 Comments
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Exploring Ayutthaya: A Day Trip from Bangkok

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Recent Blogs

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  • Thai Railways to Upgrade 130 Third-Class Fan Cars to Air-Conditioned Cars
  • The best trains between Bangkok and Hua Hin
  • List of Excursion Trains Available for Booking from July to September 2024
  • Names on Tickets Must Match ID Cards starting 1 July 2024
  • Timetable for trains from Bangkok to Battambang via Poipet in July 2024
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Railway Websites

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Top 10 Posts

1. Free Guidebooks for Travelling by Train
2. Chinese CNR Sleeper Carriages
3. Steam Train Excursions in Thailand
4. East-West Rail Corridor
5. How to Buy Train Tickets in Thailand
6. Excursion Train to Suan Son Pradipat Beach
7. Train Schedules for Thailand
8. Excursion Train to Sai Yok Noi Waterfall
9. Steam Train Trip to Ayutthaya
10. Mae Klong Railway

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