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Heavy rain shuts more railway sections on Thailand's Eastern Line
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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has expanded temporary closures on its Eastern Line to six sections after persistent heavy rain caused floodwater to rise to rail level in several areas, preventing trains from passing safely.
Key facts
- SRT announced on Sunday (September 27) that the closures were necessary to protect passengers and ensure railway safety as flooding continued to affect several parts of the route.
- 997 and 998 who no longer wish to travel can obtain a full refund at railway station ticket offices nationwide.
- Further information is available from SRT’s customer service centre on 1690, which operates 24 hours a day
- Bangkok bears brunt of estimated 25.3bn-baht Thai flood losses for Sept 24–27 as businesses struggle to cope
Summary
SRT announced on Sunday (September 27) that the closures were necessary to protect passengers and ensure railway safety as flooding continued to affect several parts of the route.
The latest closures affect the following sections: