SRT closes Maruebo-Tanyong Mas route after railway bombing

MGR Online•Economy•3d ago

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The State Railway of Thailand has temporarily closed the railway section between Maruebo and Tanyong Mas stations following a bombing incident.

•A bomb exploded at kilometer 1090/6-7 between Maruebo and Tanyong Mas stations on August 23, 2026.
•The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has temporarily closed the affected route and adjusted train schedules.
•No injuries or deaths were reported from the incident.
•Security officials must clear the area before SRT personnel can begin repairs.

•On August 23, 2026, at approximately 09:47, the State Railway of Thailand received notification of a bombing at kilometer 1090/6-7 between Maruebo and Tanyong Mas stations.
•The bombing caused damage to the railway tracks, leading to the temporary closure of the route between Maruebo and Tanyong Mas stations.
•The State Railway of Thailand coordinated with security officials to inspect the area and implemented safety measures.
•The State Railway of Thailand adjusted schedules for several trains, including Special Express Train 37, Rapid Train 172, and various local trains.
•No passengers or personnel were injured or killed in the event.
•The State Railway of Thailand is waiting for security officials to confirm the area is safe before entering to repair the tracks.
•The State Railway of Thailand estimates that repairs will take approximately 3 hours once access to the area is granted.

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State Railway of Thailand(การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The agency responsible for managing train operations and repairing the damaged tracks.

Narathiwat(นราธิวาส)ℹ️

The province where the railway bombing occurred.

Maruebo(มะรือโบ)

A railway station involved in the temporary route closure.

Tanyong Mas(ตันหยงมัส)

A railway station involved in the temporary route closure.

Yala(ยะลา)

A railway station used as a waiting point for trains during the route closure.

Krung Thep Aphiwat(กรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์)ℹ️

A railway station serving as a terminus for Special Express Train 37 and Rapid Train 172.

Sungai Kolok(สุไหงโก-ลก)ℹ️

A railway station serving as a terminus for several trains affected by the closure.

Lalo(ลาโละ)

A railway station where Special Parcel Train 985 was instructed to turn back.

Nakhon Si Thammarat(นครศรีธรรมราช)ℹ️

A railway station serving as a terminus for Local Train 451 and 452.

Phatthalung(พัทลุง)ℹ️

A railway station serving as a terminus for Local Train 463 and 464.

Surat Thani(สุราษฎร์ธานี)ℹ️

A railway station serving as a terminus for Local Train 447.