In a nostalgic nod to the past, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is reviving history with a special train journey from Bangkok to Ayutthaya.
Commemorating SRT’s 127th anniversary on March 26, the trip honours the inauguration of the rail link between the current and former capital cities back in 1896 by King Rama V.
Passengers will have the unique opportunity to hop aboard Pacific-class steam locomotives, numbers 824 and 850, crafted by Japan’s Nippon Sharyo in 1949 and 1950 respectively. Departing from Hua Lamphong Station at 8.10am, the train will reach Ayutthaya by 10.20am, granting travellers a generous six hours to explore the ancient capital before the return journey at 4.40pm, arriving back in Bangkok by 6.50pm.
With stops at Samsen, Bang Sue, Don Mueang, and Rangsit stations, convenience is paramount for passengers, who can opt to embark…
