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Landslide Blocks Khun Tan Rail Line, Services Resume
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LAMPHUN — 14 June 2026, Heavy rain triggered a landslide near the northern entrance of Khun Tan Tunnel, blocking railway traffic between Khun Tan and Mae Tan Noi stations, railway officials said.
Key facts
- LAMPHUN — 14 June 2026, Heavy rain triggered a landslide near the northern entrance of Khun Tan Tunnel, blocking railway traffic between Khun Tan and Mae Tan Noi stations, railway officials said.
- Khun Tan Station reported at 17.10 hrs that soil had slid onto the tracks near the tunnel entrance within the station area, obstructing train operations.
- Railway authorities ordered an emergency closure of the section at 17.18 hrs and coordinated with civil engineering crews to clear the debris
- The line was fully reopened at 19.40 hrs, allowing train services through the Khun Tan area to resume as normal.
Summary
Khun Tan Station reported at 17.10 hrs that soil had slid onto the tracks near the tunnel entrance within the station area, obstructing train operations.
Railway authorities ordered an emergency closure of the section at 17.18 hrs and coordinated with civil engineering crews to clear the debris. Initial estimates suggested repairs would take around three hours.