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KIHA40/48 New Diesel Railcars: Don Mueang-Ayutthaya, Fare 30-50 Baht

KIHA40/48 New Diesel Railcars: Don Mueang-Ayutthaya, Fare 30-50 Baht

Prachachat•Economy•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The State Railway of Thailand is launching a new feeder service using KIHA 40 and KIHA 48 diesel railcars between Don Mueang and Ayutthaya, offering fares of 30-50 Baht.

  • •The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is introducing KIHA 40 and KIHA 48 diesel railcars.
  • •A new feeder service will operate between Don Mueang and Ayutthaya.
  • •The trial service will run from April 20 to October 31, 2026, with fares between 30-50 Baht.

Overview

  • •On April 20, 2026, The State Railway of Thailand began testing the KIHA 40 and KIHA 48 diesel railcars as a feeder service.
  • •The feeder service between Don Mueang and Ayutthaya is scheduled to run from April 20 to October 31, 2026.
  • •The ticket price for the KIHA 40/48 feeder service will range from 30 to 50 Baht.
  • •The State Railway of Thailand has introduced 20 KIHA 40 and KIHA 48 diesel railcars, with 6 currently modified and tested.
  • •The new feeder service aims to improve connectivity between Don Mueang Airport, the Red Line suburban train, and Ayutthaya, easing travel burdens for the public.
  • •Passengers using the new feeder service will benefit from a faster and more affordable travel option.
  • •The KIHA 40 and KIHA 48 diesel railcars were received from East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and have been refurbished for use in Thailand.
  • •After the trial period, The State Railway of Thailand will evaluate the service for further improvements and potential integration into the national rail network.

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Key Entities

Place

Don Mueang(ดอนเมือง)ℹ️
One terminal of the new feeder rail service, also an airport.
Ayutthaya(อยุธยา)ℹ️
The other terminal of the new feeder rail service.
Japan(ญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️
The origin country of the KIHA 40 and KIHA 48 diesel railcars.
Don Mueang Station(สถานีดอนเมือง)
One of the 8 stations for the KIHA 40/48 feeder service.
Rangsit Station(สถานีรังสิต)
One of the 8 stations for the KIHA 40/48 feeder service, also a connection to the Red Line.
Chiang Rak Station(สถานีเชียงราก)
One of the 8 stations for the KIHA 40/48 feeder service.
Thammasat University Halt(ที่หยุดรถมหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์)
A halt for the KIHA 40/48 feeder service, serving Thammasat University.
Chiang Rak Noi Station(สถานีเชียงรากน้อย)
One of the 8 stations for the KIHA 40/48 feeder service.
Khlong Phutra Station(สถานีคลองพุทรา)
One of the 8 stations for the KIHA 40/48 feeder service.
Bang Pa-in Station(สถานีบางปะอิน)
One of the 8 stations for the KIHA 40/48 feeder service.
Ban Pho Station(สถานีบ้านโพ)
One of the 8 stations for the KIHA 40/48 feeder service.
Ayutthaya Station(สถานีอยุธยา)
The final station of the KIHA 40/48 feeder service.

Organization

SRT(ร.ฟ.ท.)ℹ️
The agency operating the new diesel railcar service.
East Japan Railway Company (JR East)ℹ️
The company that supplied the KIHA 40 and KIHA 48 diesel railcars.

Person

Mr. Anant Phonimdaeng(นายอนันต์ โพธิ์นิ่มแดง)
Deputy Governor of the State Railway of Thailand and acting Governor.