SONGKHLA, 19 September 2014 – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced that train services to the three southernmost provinces have been suspended after a local train went off the line.
Local train No. 452 running between Su-ngai Kolok and Nakhon Si Thammarat was derailed in Songkhla province on Thursday afternoon, causing injuries to seven passengers. Most of them have returned home after receiving treatment.
Railway workers have started restoring the damaged train and repairing the tracks. The entire process is expected to take three days or longer. Authorities have also found out that several push pins that were used to hold the railway tracks in place have been removed, causing the train to derail. However, they are unsure at this point to conclude that it was a possible attempt by a third-party to instigate unrest within the area.
Meanwhile in Yala province, a number of special express train services have been cancelled including trains No. 38, 169,170, 171 and 172, running between Bangkok and Su-ngai Kolok in Narathiwat and between Bangkok and Yala Province.
Passengers who have reserved their tickets will receive a full refund upon their return of the tickets. For more information, they are encouraged to call Hotline 1690.
