Songkran Rail Usage Hits 3.6M; Water Fights Boost Skytrain
Prachachat•General•
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Source: Prachachat (Original)
Key Quotes
"We anticipate a large number of travelers participating in various activities today, especially on the electric train system in Bangkok and its vicinity. We request users to strictly follow the regulations."
ขณะเดียวกัน คาดว่าในวันนี้จะมีประชาชนและนักท่องเที่ยวเดินทางเข้าร่วมกิจกรรมในพื้นที่ต่าง ๆ เป็นจำนวนมาก โดยเฉพาะในระบบรถไฟฟ้าในเขตกรุงเทพฯและปริมณฑล จึงขอความร่วมมือผู้ใช้บริการปฏิบัติตามกฎระเบียบอย่างเคร่งครัด
"We urge the public to help maintain the safety of the rail system, especially by not entering railway areas and exercising caution when passing railway crossings for overall safety."
จึงขอความร่วมมือประชาชนช่วยกันดูแลความปลอดภัยของระบบราง โดยเฉพาะการไม่ล้ำเข้าเขตทางรถไฟ และเพิ่มความระมัดระวังเมื่อผ่านจุดตัดทางรถไฟ เพื่อความปลอดภัยโดยรวม
Key Entities
Organization
Department of Rail Transport(กรมการขนส่งทางราง)
The official government body in Thailand responsible for overseeing and managing the country's rail transportation system.
The State Railway of Thailand, operating intercity train services across the country.
Electric Train System(ระบบรถไฟฟ้า)
Refers to the network of electric trains operating within urban areas, primarily Bangkok and its vicinity.
Person
Pichet Kunathummarak(นายพิเชฐ คุณาธรรมรักษ์)
Director-General of the Department of Rail Transport, who provided an update on rail usage during Songkran.
Place
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal(สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์)
A major railway station in Bangkok, serving as a key hub for intercity and urban rail transport.
Bangkok Station (Hua Lamphong)(สถานีกรุงเทพ (หัวลำโพง))
The historic main railway station in Bangkok, with some services now operating from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal.
Northern Line(สายเหนือ)
A railway route operated by SRT, connecting Bangkok to provinces in the northern region of Thailand.
Northeastern Line(สายตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ)
A railway route operated by SRT, connecting Bangkok to provinces in the northeastern region of Thailand.
Southern Line(สายใต้)
A railway route operated by SRT, connecting Bangkok to provinces in the southern region of Thailand.
Eastern Line(สายตะวันออก)
A railway route operated by SRT, connecting Bangkok to provinces in the eastern region of Thailand.
Mahachai Line(สายมหาชัย)
An SRT railway line operating in the Samut Sakhon province, connecting to Bangkok.
Maeklong Line(สายแม่กลอง)
An SRT railway line operating in the Samut Songkhram province, connecting to Bangkok.
A major Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) Skytrain line, heavily utilized for its proximity to popular Songkran celebration areas.
A Bangkok Metro (MRT) line, part of the electric train system in Bangkok.
A rapid transit line in Bangkok connecting Suvarnabhumi Airport to the city center.
A Bangkok Metro (MRT) line, part of the electric train system in Bangkok.
A Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) Skytrain line, part of the electric train system in Bangkok.
A Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) Skytrain line, part of the electric train system in Bangkok.
A commuter rail line in Bangkok connecting Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Rangsit and Taling Chan.
A Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) Skytrain line, providing access to ICONSIAM and connecting to the Gold Line.
A large luxury shopping mall situated on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, a popular destination for Songkran celebrations.