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All Aboard ! Trains are ready for long-distance travel June 11–VIDEO

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The Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (Mr. Nirum Maniphan) has announced that COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, allowing trains to travel across provincial areas again. Passenger vehicles, as well as those involved in public transport, including transportation of people or goods between provinces, will be back in business. Additionally, a total of 106 trains will be in service, including, Suburban trains, normal trains, and local trains who are expected to comply with travel ease measures. Phase 3 will begin operations on June 11, 2020, onwards, until further notice.

Extra Safety

Mr. Nirut added that they will be taking preventative measures to avoid spreading the Covid-19 virus. He stated they will strictly require all operational personnel to wear a face mask or cloth mask as well as rubber gloves and a face shield throughout the service period. Also, an  Intensive passenger screening will be done prior to boarding as well as supplying sufficient and thorough service for alcohol gels Both the station area and on the train.

Social Distancing Measures

Social Distancing will also be enforced in the station as well as on the trains. For example, on the trains, only a minimum number of seats will be allowed to avoid overcrowded compartments. When full, they will stop which means they will not allow passengers to stand. Furthermore, the sales of food on the train carriage has been suspended until further notice and it’s advised If passengers are traveling longer than 3 hours, to prepare their own meals. Also, they will install the “Thaichana” application at the station and on the train to control the flow of passengers by providing easier Check-in and Check-out.

Long-distance bus convoy Operated from 11 June 2020 onwards, consisting of 20 trains (round trip) as follows:

  1. Northern Line From 11 June 2020 (travel), 2 trains consisting of the 7th Special Express Train (Diesel Train) and the 9th Special Express Train (Bangkok-Chiang Mai)Since 12 June 2020 (return trip) amount 2 trains, consisting of the 8 Special Express Train (Diesel Rail) and the 10 Special Express Train (Chiang Mai – Bangkok)
  2. North-East Line From 11 June 2020 (travel) amount 2 trains, including the 23 Special Express Train (Diesel Train) No. 71 (Bangkok-Ubon Ratchathani) and the 25 Special Express Train (Bangkok-Nong Khai)Since 12 June 2020 (return trip) amount 2 trains consisting of 24 special express trains (Diesel trams) No. 72 (Bangkok-Ubon Ratchathani) and special express trains No. 26 (Nong Khai-Bangkok)
  3. From June 11, 2020 (travel) amount 3 trains, consisting of the 31 Special Express Train (Bangkok – Hat Yai Junction), the Special Express Train No. 37 (Bangkok – Sungai Kolok) and the Special Express Train (Diesel Rail) at 43 ( Bangkok – Surat Thani) (** Car no. 31 and 37 do not provide passenger transportation services in Chumphon And Surat Thani Since it is still in the curfew period **)
  4. From 12 June 2020 (return trip) amount 3 trains consisting of the Special Express Train No. 32 (Hat Yai-Bangkok Junction), the Special Express Train No. 38 (Su-ngai Kolok-Bangkok) and the Special Express Trai
  5. (Diesel Rail) at 40 (Surat Thani – Bangkok);(**Car # 32 and 38 will not provide passenger transportation services in Chumphon And Surat Thani Since it is still in the curfew period.**)

Suburban trains, normal trains, and local trains  88 trains (round trip) as follows:

  1. Northern Line Suburb train And regular trains and 15 local trains
  2. North-East Line 12 regular and local trains
  3. Southern Line regular trains and 18 local trains
  4. Eastern lines: 15 regular trains
  5. Mae Klong – Ban Laem lines, 6 local car trains

Additional Info:


The extension of the special passenger train service is extended at 9051/9052 (Bangkok – Chiang Mai – Bangkok), special passenger train at 9071/9072 (Bangkok – Ubon Ratchathani – Bangkok) and special passenger train at 9075/9076 (Bangkok – Nong Khai – Bangkok) has extended the service for an additional 30 days (from 17 June – 17 July 2020) to provide additional convenience to the public.

For passengers wishing to travel with long-distance passenger trains, Reservations can be made up to 30 days prior to departure. The reservation will be open from 10 June 2020 onwards. Further information is available. Including scheduling various times at the Customer Service Center. Telephone number 1690 24 hours or the train station or Facebook, PR team, the State Railway of Thailand.

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