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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Train collision in Ratchaburi injures 3 and disrupts services

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A train collision occurred between a freight train and a parked lorry near the Srakosinaray Station in the Ratchaburi province, injuring three State Railway of Thailand (SRT) staff members this morning. The accident caused travel delays on the Thonburi-Namtok line, with some passengers having to be transferred by road vehicles to their destinations.

At 5.40am, freight train no. 725 ICD, travelling between Lat Krabang and Thamuang, collided with a parked lorry while exchanging trains near Srakosinaray Station, causing three bogies with six wheels and eight cargo containers to derail. The incident resulted in a complete obstruction to the Thonburi-Namtok route, leading to train delays in the area.

Initial investigations revealed that three SRT employees were injured and admitted to the hospital. Suthep Samphinong, a train engineer, suffered minor injuries…

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