New elevated Hua Hin Train Station set to open on December 11

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A view from the platform of the new elevated Hua Hin Train Station. Photo taken Oct 2023.

Think of it as a ‘soft opening’

 

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced the opening of the new elevated Hua Hin Train Station, set to commence partial operations on December 11, 2023.

 

According to the SRT’s announcement made on November 17, the initial phase of the station’s opening will focus on ticketing services.

 

Additional facilities, including retail spaces and other station amenities, are slated to open progressively over the coming months.

 

The State Railway of Thailand recently announced the first of the services that will use the new dual track line.

 

By Online Reporter

TOP: A view from the platform of the new elevated Hua Hin Train Station. Photo taken Oct 2023.

 

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[hotchilli]

Nice to see the new station opening, just a shame they couldn't have used more thought on the platform flooring instead of just a mass of plain concrete.

[jojothai]

For people who travel back and forth, its good news that this will open.
It may make Hua Hin more attractive to visitors from Bangkok when the road journey can be avoided.
But, perhaps that may be less attractive, because the place already gets very crowded on local holidays and some weekends.

its also good that we will not have to stop and wait at the rail crossings in the town when trains pass.

However the reporter cannot add up.
The new train schedule shows it is just over 3.5 hours for the journey, Bangkok to Hua Hin and vice versa,
not the 3 hours stated.

[scorecard]

7 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Nice to see the new station opening, just a shame they couldn't have used more thought on the platform flooring instead of just a mass of plain concrete.

And would have been nice to see 1 or 2 photos to 'explain' the elevated comment.

[hotchilli]

3 minutes ago, scorecard said:

And would have been nice to see 1 or 2 photos to 'explain' the elevated comment.

If you look at the OP photo you can see the dual rail lines are on different levels, hence the elevated line?

[jojothai]

3 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

If you look at the OP photo you can see the dual rail lines are on different levels, hence the elevated line?

And on the photo you can also see the concrete platform surface.

[spidermike007]

It is beyond rational, that Thailand has not done this already. For the movement of cargo, if nothing else. The highways are clogged with trucks of all sizes, due to a lack of planning. And the trains here are quite an embarrassment. Even if you decide to travel by train here on the antique cars, you have to deal with consistent delays of 30 minutes to 3 hours. I gave up using them. 

 

Thailand desperately needs high speed rail, for people and cargo. The lack of planning is an abomination.

 

The rail projects should be accelerated. Thailand is 40-50 years behind the curve, when it comes to public transportation, with the exception of Bangkok. The railway here is sickening. I recently tried public transportation, from Hua Hin to Samui. Took a 5 hour express train from HH to Surat. All good. Except the train was 3.5 hours late between a 2.5 hour delay in arriving, and an additional hour added, on the way. Unacceptable. Then I took a VIP bus back from Samui. Left the pier at 6:45pm. Arrived in HH at 4:00am. Even at 11pm, the traffic was a parking lot, due to the main north south artery for the nation, reduced to one lane, due to road construction. One hour spent going 5 kph. Unacceptable. 

[brianthainess]

Whenever I hear elevated I think stairs, so what access will disabled persons have ?????????????

[Simon1287]

So you all can see what it actually looks like. Image from a video I made back in August. I was standing on the"old" station taking the video.

New elevated station across the tracks.

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Revolutionizing Rail Travel: Hua Hin Station’s Major Upgrade
By Editorial Staff

 

In a groundbreaking move set to redefine rail travel in Thailand, Hua Hin Railway Station is gearing up for a momentous shift. An exclusive video tour unveils the station’s interiors, providing a sneak peek before the official opening.

 

This unique opportunity allows viewers to gauge the magnitude of the new services awaiting eager passengers. Additionally, a video retrospective of the station’s construction adds a historical perspective, acknowledging the collaborative efforts that brought this project to fruition.

 

Come December 11, 2023, Hua Hin Railway Station will relocate its offices. Passengers embarking on train journeys will now need to purchase tickets at the new Hua Hin Railway Station. The initial phase of the station’s opening will primarily focus on ticketing services, with the gradual rollout of additional facilities, including retail spaces and other amenities, in the ensuing months.

 

An integral component of the Southern Line double-track railway project, the new timetable (double track) is slated for implementation from December 15, 2023. This strategic upgrade aims to optimize rail travel efficiency across the region, with the first phase of the project covering an impressive 421-kilometer stretch from Nakhon Pathom to Chumphon. As of now, over 98% of the project has been completed, marking a significant milestone in the revitalization of Thailand’s transportation sector.

 

One standout benefit of the dual-track line is the promise of reduced travel time between Hua Hin and Bangkok, estimated to be around three hours. However, the success of the new timetable remains to be seen, and a comprehensive report will follow once operational insights are available.

 

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