SRT Extends Bangkok-Sungai Kolok Freight Train Service for SMEs for 1 Year

Thansettakij•Economy•232d ago

Reader Briefing

The State Railway of Thailand is extending its special freight train service between Bangkok and Sungai Kolok for one year to provide convenient and cost-effective transport for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and farmers.

•The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has extended the special freight train service on the Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) - Sungai Kolok route for an additional year.
•This service facilitates the transport of both small and large goods in large quantities, benefiting SMEs and farmers.
•The extension is in effect until December 31, 2026, ensuring continued support for agricultural product distribution and community economic strengthening.
•Two services, trains 985 and 986, operate daily, servicing 33 stations along the route and delivering goods within 1-2 days.

Overview

•The special freight train service's operating period has been extended until December 31, 2026.
•The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced the extension of the special freight train service.
•The extension aims to support SME businesses, farmers, and facilitate the convenient and economical transport of goods.
•SMEs and farmers can now transport large volumes of goods more easily and affordably.
•The service supports agricultural product distribution, helping to prevent market gluts and price drops.
•The initiative contributes to strengthening the grassroots economy by facilitating direct sales from producers to consumers.
•The special freight train service operates daily, with trains 985 and 986 running on the Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) - Sungai Kolok - Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) route.
•Delivery of goods is guaranteed within 1-2 days to users of the special freight train service.

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Key Entities

Organization

State Railway of Thailand(การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The national railway operator that is extending its special freight train service.

Place

Bangkok (Hua Lamphong)(กรุงเทพ (หัวลำโพง))ℹ️

The origin station for the special freight train service.

Sungai Kolok(สุไหงโกลก)ℹ️

The destination station for the special freight train service.