SRT closes Maruebo-Tanyong Mas route after bomb blast

Matichon•Economy•3d ago

Reader Briefing

The State Railway of Thailand has temporarily closed the rail section between Maruebo and Tanyong Mas stations following a bomb blast.

•A bomb exploded on the railway tracks at km 1090/6-7 between Maruebo and Tanyong Mas stations on August 23.
•The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has temporarily closed the route and adjusted train schedules for safety.
•Security officials are currently inspecting the area before SRT personnel can enter to repair the damage.
•Repairs are estimated to take approximately 3 hours once access is granted.

•On August 23 at approximately 09:47, the State Railway of Thailand received a report of a bomb blast at km 1090/6-7 between Maruebo and Tanyong Mas stations.
•The State Railway of Thailand declared a temporary closure of the track between Maruebo and Tanyong Mas stations.
•Multiple train services, including Special Express 37, Rapid 172, and several local trains, have been suspended, diverted, or ordered to return to stations such as Yala, Sungai Kolok, or Nakhon Si Thammarat.
•The State Railway of Thailand coordinated with security officials to inspect the area according to safety measures.
•The State Railway of Thailand is waiting for security officials to confirm the area is safe before allowing repair teams to enter.
•The State Railway of Thailand has prepared materials and equipment and expects repairs to take about 3 hours after receiving permission to enter the site.
•The State Railway of Thailand advises passengers to check train status via the official website or follow official announcements.

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State Railway of Thailand(การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The agency responsible for managing the rail route and coordinating repairs after the bomb blast.

Maruebo Station(สถานีมะรือโบ)

A railway station located at one end of the closed track section.

Tanyong Mas Station(สถานีตันหยงมัส)

A railway station located at one end of the closed track section.

Yala Station(สถานียะลา)

A station where several diverted or returning trains are instructed to wait.

Sungai Kolok(สุไหงโก-ลก)ℹ️

A destination and starting point for various affected train services.

Krung Thep Aphiwat(กรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์)ℹ️

A station serving as the origin or destination for long-distance trains.

Lalo Station(สถานีลาโละ)

The point where Special Parcel Train 985 must return to Yala Station.

Nakhon Si Thammarat(นครศรีธรรมราช)ℹ️

A destination and starting point for local train services.

Phatthalung(พัทลุง)ℹ️

A destination and starting point for local train services.

Surat Thani(สุราษฎร์ธานี)ℹ️

A destination and starting point for local train services.