The Department of Rail Transport went to the area to check readiness. “Bangkok Apiwat Central Station” has been modified to serve as long-distance train origination stations on 19 January.
The Department of Rail Transport went to the area to check readiness. “Bangkok Apiwat Central Station” has been modified to serve as long-distance train origination stations on 19 January.
Mr Pichet Kunathammarak Director General of the Department of Rail Transport Visit the area to see how ready the commercial train station is to be moved fromBangkok Station (Hua Lamphong) come to beBangkok Central Station Aphiwat and state that from the quality assessment of Bangkok Central Station Aphiwat and stations along the northern railway North-eastern and southern lines assess service readiness. and transfer of commercial trains The overview for passenger accommodation was found to be ready.
The Ministry of Transport has put in place measures to facilitate passengers affected by the relocation of the station. For passengers, long distance trains have provided buses (Shuttle bus) provides a free service to connect between Bangkok Central Station Aphiwat and Bangkok Station (Hua Lamphong), as well as long-distance train passengers. and suburban train passengers, type of monthly pass Can bring a ticket Show the staff to board the Red Line suburban train. at no cost during the transition period
Long-distance trains will begin service at Bangkok Apiwat Central Station from Thursday, January 19, 2023, with the first service starting at 1:19 pm
A news report from the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) reveals that the modification of the service train to Bangkok Central Station Aphiwat has only performedlong distance train North, South, North East A group of 52 special express trains, express trains, and express trains, including
Northern line, 14 trains
North Eastern line, 18 trains
Southern line, 20 trains
suburban convoy normal train group atrain journey A total of 62 trains still provide service at the departure station and destination station at Bangkok Station (Hua Lamphong), which includes
Eastern line, 22 trains
Northern line, 16 trains
Northeastern line, 6 trains
Southern line, 4 trains
14 tourist trains
However, it has been confirmed that Hua Lamphong Station is still open to the public as usual. Hua Lamphong station was not closed. Because every day, there are still 62 trains serving passengers at Hua Lamphong Station, more than those serving at Bangkok Apiwat Central Station, which has only 52 trains.
In addition, the SRT has no plan to bring the Hua Lamphong Station area open to private sector development otherwise. but he wanted Hua Lamphong Station to be an important railway station of the country serving the people And it is an important landmark that tells the story of Thai railway transport from the past to the present and continues into the future .
Regarding the reason for changing the origin-destination stations of long-distance trains to serve at Bangkok Apiwat Central Station. It is an operation to achieve the construction objectives of Krunthep Apiwat Central Station. to be central to the country’s rail transport system It is a plan that has been implemented continuously for many decades as the Cabinet (Cabinet) approved the project in 2010 and construction began in 2013.
In this regard, the SRT has prepared in all aspects as well as integrating with various agencies. associated with the Ministry of Transport to establish measures to facilitate Especially during the travel transfer. so that people will be affected as little as possible No additional burden for passengers with measures to facilitate passenger care as follows
– Long-distance car users Groups of special express trains, high-speed trains, and high-speed trains who buy tickets Get off at Bangkok Aphiwat Central Station. But wishing to get off at Lak Si station, Bang Khen Station, he can use the same ticket to ride the Red Line at Don Mueang Station without extra cost for one year.
– Social bus users Long distance train tickets can be used. You can also use the Red Line train service at no additional cost for a year as well, provided the passenger has purchased a monthly pass. At Lak Si Station, Bang Khen Station, KM 19 bus stop at Thung Song Hong Station and KM 11 bus stop where the train does not stop.
– The State Railway of Thailand is also coordinating with the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) to arrange buses. Pick up and drop off passengers at railway stations along the way. from Bangkok Central Station Aphiwat – Hua Lamphong Station It’s like riding a regular train without extra costs.
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