Songkran Train Travel: 280K Passengers, Safety Tightened

Khaosod•Economy•6h ago

Reader Briefing

Thai Railways transported over 280,000 passengers during the three-day Songkran festival period, with strict safety protocols in place.

•Over 280,000 passengers used the rail network during the Songkran festival from April 10-12, 2026.
•Key routes with high passenger volume included the Southern, Northeastern, and Northern lines.
•Safety measures were continuously enforced, with a focus on railway crossings, to ensure passenger confidence.

•From April 10-12, 2026, State Railway of Thailand reported 282,719 passengers utilizing train services.
•Over the three-day Songkran period, State Railway of Thailand recorded a total of 282,719 passengers.
•Passenger traffic on April 12, 2026, reached 96,309, comprising 95,541 on regular trains and 768 on special services.
•The Southern line experienced the highest passenger volume during the three-day Songkran period, with 101,919 passengers.
•State Railway of Thailand will augment train services on April 13, 14, 15, and 17, 2026, with additional special express trains to accommodate return travel.
•State Railway of Thailand is maintaining strict safety measures nationwide, particularly at railway crossings, in order to prevent accidents.
•On April 13, 2026, additional special express trains were added on the Chiang Mai-Krung Thep Aphiwat and Yala-Krung Thep Aphiwat routes.
•Passengers can purchase tickets at any train station nationwide and through the D Ticket system, with customer service available 24 hours via phone or social media.

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State Railway of Thailand(การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The organization that reported the Songkran passenger numbers and implemented safety measures.

Krung Thep Aphiwat(กรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์)

A destination station mentioned for special express trains.