Anutin Pushes Rail Crossing Changes After Fatal Asok Collision

Anutin Pushes Rail Crossing Changes After Fatal Asok Collision

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the government is looking to reduce the number of train crossings in Bangkok following the fatal crash between a freight train and a public bus on May 16. The collision happened at the Asok-Din Daeng railway crossing beneath Airport Rail Link Makkasan station, an area known for heavy road and pedestrian traffic. Anutin said CCTV footage suggested train drivers had previously slowed down or stopped in the area because of congestion, but that such a practice could not continue as a reliable safety measure. He floated possible infrastructure changes, including route adjustments or a tunnel, as part of a longer-term solution. Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt also noted that while several crossings have already been removed in other parts of the city, 18 remain in operation and need stronger safeguards.