SRT monitors rail routes 24/7 amid heavy rain warnings

Khaosod•Economy•6d ago

Reader Briefing

The State Railway of Thailand has implemented 24-hour monitoring and proactive measures to mitigate the impact of heavy rain and flash floods in Northern and Northeastern Thailand.

•State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is monitoring rail routes 24 hours a day.
•The Thai Meteorological Department warned of heavy to very heavy rain in the North and Northeast.
•SRT has established proactive measures including risk point monitoring, drainage clearance, and safety system checks.
•Anant Phonimdaeng, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand, emphasized passenger safety and operational flexibility.

Overview

•The Thai Meteorological Department issued warnings regarding heavy to very heavy rain in Northern and Northeastern regions, risking flash floods and forest run-off.
•The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) ordered relevant agencies and local officials to be ready for emergency situations 24 hours a day.
•The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is increasing the frequency of inspections for rail tracks, bridges, mountain slopes, and riverside areas.
•The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is accelerating the dredging of ditches and drainage pipes and removing vegetation to ensure driver visibility.
•The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is verifying that signaling systems, automatic barriers, and warning signs at level crossings are 100% operational.
•Station masters in the affected areas are coordinating with local agencies to assess accumulated water and prepare passenger contingency plans.
•Anant Phonimdaeng stated that the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) prioritizes passenger and operational safety and will adjust train plans based on the actual situation.
•Passengers can check train schedules and route status via the SRT website, the 1690 call center, or the SRT Facebook page.

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Key Entities

Organization

State Railway of Thailand(รฟท.)ℹ️

The railway authority managing train operations and safety monitoring in Thailand.

Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The government agency that issued weather warnings for heavy rain in the North and Northeast.

Person

Anant Phonimdaeng(นายอนันต์ โพธิ์นิ่มแดง)

The Governor of the State Railway of Thailand.

Place

Northern Region(ภาคเหนือ)

An area facing heavy rain and flash flood risks according to the weather warning.

Northeastern Region(ภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ)

An area facing heavy rain and flash flood risks according to the weather warning.