The 2022 Schedule for the Eastern & Oriental Express has been Cancelled
All scheduled train trips onboard the Eastern & Oriental Express have been cancelled for this year. Dates for 2023 have not been released yet.
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Information about 1st Class steam train trip to Chachoengsao
Tickets for the annual steam train trip to Chachoengsao on 12th August 2022 (Mother’s day) went on sale two weeks
Read MoreSecrets of the Platform Bell at Railway Stations
Any railway station in Thailand that has a scheduled train stopping for ten minutes or more must have a platform
Read MoreTour of Hua Lamphong Station and Makkasan Workshops in September 2022
As part of the 125th anniversary celebration of railways in Thailand, and looking forward to what is coming next, you
Read MoreVintage Travel Poster by the State Railway of Thailand
“Never miss Exotic Thailand on your trip to the Orient.” This is a vintage travel poster released by the State
Read MoreBradshaw’s Through Routes to the Chief Cities, and Bathing, and Health Resorts of the World
Bradshaw’s was a series of railway timetables and travel guide books published by W.J. Adams and later Henry Blacklock, both
Read MoreOpening of the Southern Line to Phetchaburi on 19th June 1903
King Chulalongkorn officially opened the first section of the Southern Line on 19th June 1903. At that time it only
Read MoreAir-raid on Kaeng Khoi Railway Station
Aerial views from one of the RAF Liberator aircraft during the attack on the marshalling yards in Kaeng Khoi on
Read MoreBan Pin Railway Station
Ban Pin Railway Station in Phrae Province was built in 1914 during the reign of King Rama VI by the
Read MoreGreat Asian Railway Journeys in Thailand
Great Asian Railway Journeys is a 20-part BBC travel and history documentary series produced by Boundless and presented by Michael
Read MoreThree New Railway Tunnels
Construction work on the double-track railway between Map Kabao Station (Saraburi) and Thanon Chira Junction (Nakhon Ratchasima) includes three tunnels. The one through Dong Phaya Yen mountain range will be the longest tunnel in Thailand.
Read MoreThe Original Chiang Mai Railway Station
The opening ceremony for Chiang Mai Railway Station took place on 1st January 1921, at the same time as the
Read MoreRailway Safety Posters
These are posters warning of potential hazards on the railway. They were used for public relation relations at various stations
Read MoreTrain Conductors and QR Code Readers
This is a typical conductor on a Thai train. Except for one thing. These days, train tickets have QR codes.
Read MorePhotos of 3rd Class Train Carriages
Photos showing a variety of different 3rd Class train carriages in Thailand.
Read MoreLocomotives in Thailand
The locomotives that are presently in service with the State Railway of Thailand. In February 2022, the SRT bought 50 new “Ultraman” diesel electric locomotives from China. The first 20 have already been delivered.
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