SRT Monitors Northern Routes 24h for Flash Flood Risks

MGR Online•Economy•6d ago

Reader Briefing

The State Railway of Thailand has implemented 24-hour monitoring of northern rail routes following weather warnings of heavy rain and flash floods.

•The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is monitoring northern rail routes 24 hours a day.
•Governor Anant Phonimdaeng announced the measures on August 20, 2026.
•The action follows warnings from the Thai Meteorological Department regarding heavy rain in the North and Northeast.

Overview

•The Thai Meteorological Department warned of heavy to very heavy rain in the Northern and Northeastern regions, risking flash floods and forest run-offs.
•On August 20, 2026, Anant Phonimdaeng, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand, announced emergency preparedness measures.
•The State Railway of Thailand ordered relevant agencies and local staff to remain on standby 24 hours a day.
•The State Railway of Thailand is increasing the frequency of inspections for railway tracks, bridges, slopes, and riverside areas.
•The State Railway of Thailand is dredging ditches and drainage pipes and clearing vegetation to ensure driver visibility.
•The State Railway of Thailand is inspecting signaling systems, automatic barriers, and warning signs at level crossings to ensure 100% readiness.
•Station masters are coordinating with local agencies to evaluate accumulated water and prepare response plans for passengers.
•Anant Phonimdaeng stated that the State Railway of Thailand will adjust train schedules based on actual situations to reduce impacts on users.

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Key Quotes

Anant Phonimdaeng

"SRT gives the highest priority to the safety of passengers and train operations. If an emergency affecting train operations occurs, it will be resolved and convenience provided to the people as quickly as possible."

การรถไฟฯ ให้ความสำคัญสูงสุดกับความปลอดภัยของผู้โดยสารและการเดินรถ หากเกิดสถานการณ์ฉุกเฉินที่กระทบต่อการเดินรถ จะเร่งเข้าแก้ไขและอำนวยความสะดวกแก่ประชาชนโดยเร็วที่สุด

Key Entities

Organization

State Railway of Thailand(รฟท.)ℹ️

The agency responsible for monitoring rail routes and ensuring passenger safety during flood risks.

Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The agency that issued warnings about heavy rain in the Northern and Northeastern regions.

Person

Anant Phonimdaeng(อนันต์ โพธิ์นิ่มแดง)

The Governor of the State Railway of Thailand.

Place

Northern Region(ภาคเหนือ)

An area at risk of flash floods and heavy rain affecting rail routes.

Northeastern Region(ภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ)

An area mentioned in the Thai Meteorological Department's heavy rain warning.