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Commuters face railway woes

Transport Ministry looks to boost Krung Thep Aphiwat’s appeal

People make their way to a train at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal on Thursday, the first day all long-haul trains were to depart from the new station instead of the old Hua Lamphong station. Ordinary, commuter and excursion trains will continue operating from Hua Lamphong. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

The State Railway of Thailand made a big change in its 126-year history on Thursday when the SRT moved the operation of long-distance train services to the North, Northeast and South of the country from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in Bang Sue district.

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