The Krung Thep Aphiwat Train Terminal, previously known as Bang Sue Grand Station, will be officially opened on January 19th, with the maiden Bangkok-Ayutthaya air-conditioned diesel train for tourists slated as the inaugural service.

 

According to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), the first train will leave the station for Ayutthaya at 1.19pm, to be followed by another maiden service, the Bangkok-Sungai Kolok express train.

 

All 52 long-haul trains serving the southern, northern and north-eastern routes will be relocated from Hua Lamphong, Bangkok’s old main terminal, to Krung Thep Aphiwat Train Terminal.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkoks-new-train-terminus-to-be-formally-opened-on-january-19th/

 

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Catchy new name that

Has the average speed of the Express train increased due to the new terminal?......????

Test run a little while back.

 

SRT Loco 1 - 0 Bang Sue Grand ventilation system

 

 

2 minutes ago, Crossy said:

Test run a little while back.

 

SRT Loco 1 - 0 Bang Sue Grand ventilation system

 

 

 

It will be alright now Dave, they’ve just spent 33 million baht on a new sign!

SRT Clarifies B33m New Nameplate of Grand Station

 

 

BANGKOK, Jan 4 (TNA) – The State Railway of Thailand confirmed transparency on its 33-million-baht project to change the nameplate of the Bang Sue Grand Station.

 

In response to online reports on the controversial project to hire a company to replace the “Bang Sue Grand Station” nameplate with a “Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal” nameplate, the SRT said the implementation of the project complied strictly with the procurement regulations of the government including regulations concerning median prices, procurement procedures, project merits, cost effectiveness and engineering and safety aspects.

 

The project was also designed to match the regional transport hub status of the grand station, the state enterprise said.

 

Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1088070

 

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1 - Million - baht per letter

What a lot of money again wasted....No wonder there is no money for other things and to keep the daily wages low.... What was wrong with the Bang Sue name?? how many people filled their pockets with this change again?? ... Shameful 

Edited January 4, 20233 yr by ikke1959

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

What a lot of money again wasted....No wonder there is no money for other things and to keep the daily wages low.... What was wrong with the Bang Sue name?? how many people filled their pockets with this change again?? ... Shameful 

Decision and new name given by the head of the state (not the general, the other one). 

Therefore no one dare to comment and obviously any sum of money is good for this unnecessary name change

18 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

What a lot of money again wasted

Not wasted in the wallet of corrupt people who benefited.

Seams okay too me , farrang don't understand the Thai way ????