Nobelcat Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Just getting to cell phone reception now. Our train derailed. The engine and front cars left after leaving the detailed cars. Semi-stranded (but with A/C) for over 6 hours. Transferred to new train and I think they're taking us by bus at the next station. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobelcat Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 See attached image. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 The driver didn't do a runner, did he? Keep en eye out for 20m deep sinkholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobelcat Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 No idea if he ran or not. That would be funny if he did. And we went over the 20m sinkhole on our way to the transfer station. I see they just built a bridge to support the flying track. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 And still they talk of building a High Speed Railway. Dream on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ickyroto Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Please tell me you're flying back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 And still they talk of building a High Speed Railway. Dream on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Another good reason to avoid the top bunk. Don't like to do the "human cannonball" impression at 4-5 am in the morning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBrad Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Another good reason to avoid the top bunk. Don't like to do the "human cannonball" impression at 4-5 am in the morning! All of this could serve as a reminder to orient yourself in the bunk so that your feet are toward the direction that the train is moving. You can cushion your quick-stop easier and safer with your feet and legs than you can with your head and neck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 man i took the green bus few weeks ago and days later it hits-kills in a head on----and was on the sprinter--more like limper--from bkk to cm friday morning--14 hrs in that icebox--about to go crazy.. so once again seems like a script for final destination 6--"thai payback" coming to central movie soon! or maybe a revamp of planes/train/automobiles----wheres ur hand--between 2 pilows--those arent pillows!!!.............well at least they have beer-vodka-food on the train...beats udon thani busted buses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Another good reason to avoid the top bunk. Don't like to do the "human cannonball" impression at 4-5 am in the morning! All of this could serve as a reminder to orient yourself in the bunk so that your feet are toward the direction that the train is moving. You can cushion your quick-stop easier and safer with your feet and legs than you can with your head and neck. No worries, next time I'll stay super safe - I'll be the one sleeping with a crash helmet on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesquite Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 There's a reason God invented airplanes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 There's a reason God invented airplanes. The Wright brothers are now God himself? Well, I never knew that! Amazing goings on in the land of God's people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMMCB Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Anybody know if the line is open and trains running as scheduled? Got friends due on tomorrow morning's BKK-CM train. The State Railways of Thailand website is sadly lacking in useful information. CMMCB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 continue to fly guys....fastest and safest....unfortunately I give the Vietnam trains top marks compared to Thai ones....anyone that has travel between Hanoi - Sapa would know that should be what sleeper bunks look like ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericnic Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 See attached image. So, you guys are the reason I had to take a 4 hour bus ride from Chiang Mai to Sila-At to catch the Bangkok train. At least I know why I don't take the CNX-BKK-CNX buses. Good work. LOL David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 And still they talk of building a High Speed Railway. Dream on. I hope a farang company builds the railroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericnic Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 And still they talk of building a High Speed Railway. Dream on. I hope a farang company builds the railroad. I would hope a Japanese company builds it. They seem to know how to do it right. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobelcat Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Anybody know if the line is open and trains running as scheduled? Got friends due on tomorrow morning's BKK-CM train. The State Railways of Thailand website is sadly lacking in useful information. CMMCB I assume the line is open. Last time when the line washed away, it was open 2 days later. So yes, I ended up flying back. Cost me a lot, but was a nice quick trip. I still somewhat prefer the train, as long as you get to go from point A to point B all on the train. The bus was nice, but I don't think busses are safe as a general rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot1988 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 continue to fly guys....fastest and safest....unfortunately I give the Vietnam trains top marks compared to Thai ones....anyone that has travel between Hanoi - Sapa would know that should be what sleeper bunks look like ! many go for cruise, i chose rails. im a sucker for trains, the hanoi-sapa is a very nice and affordable experience, the only down side is the berth. the berth is laid across the cabin instead of along the cabin i would be celebrating this coming chinese new year week in oriental express train from bkk to sg. this is my 3rd time now, still getting really excited on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt60 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I would like to be the first to question the OP titles use of the word "Express". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobelcat Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 I would like to be the first to question the OP titles use of the word "Express". 21 hours from Chiang Mai to Bangkok "Express" train, LOL. But that's what it's called. It's the Express rather than the Local train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobelcat Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Actually, upon review, I guess it's possible it was the "Special Express" rather than just an Express. They don't even seem to have a Local train. It's called Rapid I love the colorful terms that Thailand uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 All of this could serve as a reminder to orient yourself in the bunk so that your feet are toward the direction that the train is moving. You can cushion your quick-stop easier and safer with your feet and legs than you can with your head and neck. Sound logic, but remember to switch when they start shunting cars at 2am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 And still they talk of building a High Speed Railway. Dream on. I hope a farang company builds the railroad. I would hope a Japanese company builds it. They seem to know how to do it right. Not so hot on nuclear power stations, but. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I prefer a Japanese company building it ....if they can get them to be accurate like the Japs about arrival / departure times...wow ...maybe then there wil be hope for that fast train dream :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobelcat Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 And just to remind people that trains derail quite frequently, injuring people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 And still they talk of building a High Speed Railway. Dream on.I hope a farang company builds the railroad. I would hope a Japanese company builds it. They seem to know how to do it right.David Okay, build it but who is going to maintain it? yeh right so forget it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Anybody know if the line is open and trains running as scheduled? Got friends due on tomorrow morning's BKK-CM train. The State Railways of Thailand website is sadly lacking in useful information. CMMCB I assume the line is open. Last time when the line washed away, it was open 2 days later. So yes, I ended up flying back. Cost me a lot, but was a nice quick trip. I still somewhat prefer the train, as long as you get to go from point A to point B all on the train. The bus was nice, but I don't think busses are safe as a general rule. Just this morning I was talking with a friend about the wife and I making a train trip to Bangkok. Me just for the experience her because she follows me. Thought it would be a great experience the train ride and playing tourist in Bangkok. Is this the second derailment in the last year. I know there was a bridge wash out. Looking like I might reconsider the train ride. I would presume the Government has figured it out by now that there is maintenance work needing being done on the line. Or am I giving them to much credit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 who is still going to take the train now.give a few weeks back in business as usual.just be careful what bed you book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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