The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is the state-owned rail operator under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport in Thailand.
The Airport Rail Link (ARL) is an express and commuter rail line in Bangkok, Thailand. The line provides an airport rail link from Suvarnabhumi Airport, via Makkasan station, to Phaya Thai station in central Bangkok. Most of the line is on a viaduct over the main eastern railway. It is owned by State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and, since 2021, operated by Asia Era One Company Limited. The 28.6-kilometer (17.8 mi)-long Airport Rail Link opened for service on 23 August 2010.
Rail transport plays a crucial role in connecting various regions of Thailand, transporting both goods and passengers through a range of transportation options that include inter-city and commuter rail, mass rapid transit, monorails, and airport rail links. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) operates a network of intercity railways spanning 4,845.1 kilometers, covering 47 provinces across the country. SRT is committed to developing railway lands through its subsidiary, SRT Asset (SRTA), which focuses on transit-oriented development (TOD) initiatives. The Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in Bangkok serves as the primary transportation hub for rail transport in Thailand, connecting various types of rail transportation throughout the country. It covers an area of 274,192 square meters, making it the largest railway station in Southeast Asia, and is situated in a new central business district (CBD) that is currently being developed.
The Pa Sak Jolasid Dam or Pa Sak Cholasit Dam impounds the Pa Sak River at Ban Kaeng Suea Ten, Tambon Nong Bua, Phatthana Nikhom District, Lopburi Province, and Ban Kham Phran, Tambon Kham Phran, Wang Muang District, Saraburi Province, Thailand. It is the biggest reservoir in central Thailand.
The Red Line Mass Transit System Project is a commuter rail system serving the Bangkok Metropolitan Region in Thailand. The construction began in January 2009 and free public trial operation began on 2 August 2021, with full commercial service to begin in November 2021 when Bang Sue Grand Station opens. It is a part of the Mass Rapid Transit Master Plan in Bangkok Metropolitan Region.
Thanon Chira Junction railway station is the main railway station in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. The station is on the south side of the city moat in Nakhon Ratchasima. There are 18 daily trains serving the station. There are also four to six special trains during the Thai New Year, Songkran, and other festivals. In the 2008 census, Thanon Chira Junction railway station served nearly 350,000 passengers.
Bua Yai Junction station is a 1st class station and the main railway station in Nakhon Ratchasima province. The station is in the northern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province. There are 10 daily trains serving this station. There are four to six special trains additionally at the New Year, Songkran, or other holidays. In the 2004 census, Bua Yai Junction Station served nearly 800,000 passengers.
Ban Phachi Junction is a railway junction located in Phachi District, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. It is a Class 1 Station and serves as a junction for the North and Northeastern Line of the State Railway of Thailand. Ban Phachi Junction had to be rebuilt after the Second World War after being hit by Allied Bombing. Some super express and express trains do not call at this station.
Although Thailand has no operational high-speed rail lines, the country has a plan for a large high speed rail network connecting its major cities. The first line of the network is under construction from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, with a planned maximum operational speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
Northeastern Line is a railway line in Thailand that connects the capital Bangkok with the northeast region of Isan. The section from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima is Thailand's first line that opened for passenger service. The line is also a key section on the central route of the Kunming–Singapore railway.
Eastern Line is a railway line in Thailand, built and owned by State Railway of Thailand (SRT), located in Bangkok, Chachoengsao Province, Nakhon Nayok Province, Saraburi Province, Prachinburi Province, Sa Kaeo Province, Chonburi Province, and Rayong Province. It is the most important freight transport line in Thailand because there are many freight trains on the line. It was opened on 24 January 1907.
Lopburi Line is a railway line of Greater Bangkok Commuter rail, operated by State Railway of Thailand (SRT). The line is all double track. There are seven commuter train services on the line. Main destinations such as Rangsit, Ayutthaya, and Lopburi.
Khlong Phutsa railway station, is a railway station in Bang Krasan Subdistrict, Bang Pa-in District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. It is owned by the State Railway of Thailand and is served by the Northern Line and the Northeastern Line. It is located 51.88 km (32.2 mi) from Bangkok railway station, and is a class 3 railway station.
Kaeng Khoi Junction railway station is a railway station located in Kaeng Khoi Subdistrict, Kaeng Khoi district, Saraburi province. It is a class 1 railway station located 125.106 km (77.7 mi) from Bangkok railway station. It opened on May 1, 1897 as part of the Northeastern Line Ayutthaya–Kaeng Khoi Junction section. In 1956, the station became a junction when a line branched off to Suranarai Station. Then in 1995, another line from Khlong Sip Kao Junction for freight trains only linked to the Northeastern Mainline.
Ban Ma station is a railway station located in Ban Ko Subdistrict, Ayutthaya City, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. It is a class 3 railway station located 74.692 km (46.4 mi) from Bangkok railway station.
Ban Don Klang Halt is a railway halt located in Krachio Subdistrict, Phachi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand. It is located 82.390 km from Bangkok Railway Station.
Ban Pokpaek station is a railway station located in Khok Sawang Subdistrict, Saraburi City, Saraburi. It is a class 1 railway station located 107.151 km (66.6 mi) from Bangkok railway station. It is the location of a petroleum oil terminal, operated by the Thai Petroleum Pipeline Co Ltd., a subsidiary of PTT.
The history rail transport in Thailand began with the opening of the Paknam Railway on 11 April 1893.
The Bangkok–Nong Khai high-speed railway or Northeastern high-speed rail line is a high-speed railway under construction in Thailand. It will be the first high-speed line in Thailand. It will be constructed in multiple phases; the first phase, between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima, is expected to open in 2026 after multiple delays. The rest of the line is expected to be operational by 2028.
Nong Bua Junction railway station is a railway station located in Taling Chan Subdistrict, Saraburi City, Saraburi. It is a class 3 railway station located 119.247 km (74.1 mi) from Bangkok railway station. It was made a junction with the Eastern Line Phra Phutthachai Freight Branch following the construction of the chord line in 2019 which formed a wye at the original branch point between Nong Bua and Kaeng Khoi Junction.
