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SRT Checks Krung Thep Aphiwat Station Readiness for Songkran Travel

SRT Checks Krung Thep Aphiwat Station Readiness for Songkran Travel

Khaosod•Economy•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The SRT conducted an inspection of Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station to ensure readiness for Songkran travelers, reporting significant passenger numbers for April 10 and projecting over 100,000 for April 11.

  • •The SRT acting governor inspected Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station to prepare for Songkran travel.
  • •Over 80,802 passengers used the railway nationwide on April 10, 2026, with projections for over 100,000 on April 11, 2026.
  • •The SRT implemented enhanced safety measures and adjusted operational plans, including suspending certain tour and cargo trains.

Overview

  • •On April 10, 2026, Anan Phodnimdaeng, acting governor of SRT, inspected Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station to prepare for the Songkran festival.
  • •On April 10, 2026, 80,802 passengers used the railway nationwide, with the Southern line being the busiest.
  • •Anan Phodnimdaeng emphasized strict adherence to the Ministry of Transport's policy, "Arrive home no matter the departure time, Smart Travel Songkran 2026."
  • •SRT has deployed police officers and volunteers to enhance safety measures at stations and railway crossings.
  • •Certain tour trains (909/910 and 911/912) are suspended from April 11-15, 2026, and specific cargo trains (985 and 986) are temporarily suspended between April 9-18 and April 10-19, 2026.
  • •Passengers are advised to contact the 1690 customer service line for travel information.
  • •Over 109,796 passengers are expected to travel on April 11, 2026, supported by 210 scheduled trains and 4 additional special trains.

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Key Quotes

Anan Phodnimdaeng
"“Arrive home no matter the departure time, Smart Travel Songkran 2026”"
“ออกเวลาไหนก็ถึงบ้านเหมือนกัน Smart Travel Songkran 2026”

Key Entities

Organization

SRT(รฟท.)ℹ️
State Railway of Thailand, responsible for railway transportation and services.
Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️
The Thai government ministry responsible for transportation infrastructure and policy.
Central Investigation Bureau(กองบัญชาการตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง)
A law enforcement agency in Thailand that collaborates with SRT on security measures.

Place

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station(สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์)
A major railway station in Bangkok serving as a hub for long-distance travel.
Bangkok Station (Hua Lamphong)(สถานีกรุงเทพ (หัวลำโพง))ℹ️
A historic railway station in Bangkok, mentioned in the context of Songkran travel.

Person

Anan Phodnimdaeng(นายอนันต์ โพธิ์นิ่มแดง)
Acting Governor of the State Railway of Thailand, who inspected the station's readiness.