Danny SitMonchai Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Is the train from BKK to Chang Mai under construction? I read a few weeks ago on ThaiVisa about the train undergoing some construction. I'm headed to Chang Mai Oct 2nd for 2 weeks. Does anyone know if BKK to Chang Mai train has been restored or is it still under construction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Repairs to the northernmost section of the closed-line were expected to run until the start of November, with a bus-link onwards to Chiang Mai, last I heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 You can call 1690 for the latest info. (railway call center) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Closed from Sila At/Uttaradit to Chiang Mai until 31 October, suspect that date will not be met even though the work is 70% complete. Bus service between Uttaradit and Chiang Mai. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666133-train-service-to-chiang-mai-stopped-september-16-for-major-repairs/ BANGKOK, 20 October 2013 (NNT) - More than 70% of the train tracks in northern Thailand have been repaired, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). Mr Suprabhat Seniwongse na Ayudhya, a chief engineer at the SRT, said on Sunday that the tracks in the North, running between Sila At station in Uttaradit and Chiang Mai, have been closed for maintenance since Sept 16, 2013. He said that over 70% of the train line in Chiang Mai, Lampang, Lamphun and Phrae provinces has been repaired so far. Railway sleepers are replaced, topped with new 100-pound rail tracks. The chief engineer said the maintenance work was not disrupted despite some heavy rain in upper Thailand over the past few days, especially in Lampang province. The work will certainly be completed by the end of this month, and the rail service should resume its usual service on Nov 1, 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Closed from Sila At/Uttaradit to Chiang Mai until 31 October, suspect that date will not be met even though the work is 70% complete. Bus service between Uttaradit and Chiang Mai. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666133-train-service-to-chiang-mai-stopped-september-16-for-major-repairs/ BANGKOK, 20 October 2013 (NNT) - More than 70% of the train tracks in northern Thailand have been repaired, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). Mr Suprabhat Seniwongse na Ayudhya, a chief engineer at the SRT, said on Sunday that the tracks in the North, running between Sila At station in Uttaradit and Chiang Mai, have been closed for maintenance since Sept 16, 2013. He said that over 70% of the train line in Chiang Mai, Lampang, Lamphun and Phrae provinces has been repaired so far. Railway sleepers are replaced, topped with new 100-pound rail tracks. The chief engineer said the maintenance work was not disrupted despite some heavy rain in upper Thailand over the past few days, especially in Lampang province. The work will certainly be completed by the end of this month, and the rail service should resume its usual service on Nov 1, 2013. Should end with ......and the rail service should resume it's usually slow and poor service on Nov 1, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny SitMonchai Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Oh,Thanks for the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 You have a choice in Thailand, go by Rail,and good chance to train will come off the tracks,but they don't go so fast, so chance you will survive, or go by Bus, which go too fast with increased chance of accident,survival only if you are lucky, If /when/maybe they get the Hi Speed trains this situation will be reversed. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakegeneve Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Oh,Thanks for the heads up! I'm headed to Chang Mai Oct 2nd Seems to be a moot issue! (Obviously you meant Nov) The area being repaired was intended to be closed until the end of Oct as Lomo stated. However, I always thought that this will run into the 2nd week of Nov and the NNT release would support that if it was only 70% done by 19/20 Oct. The norm would suggest that the end of Nov is also likely. SRT site for updates of the 2Bangkok.com site which has updates on the works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joehawkins Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 As a novelty thing I was thinking of getting a day train from BKK to Chaing Mai , has anyone done this ? the main idea was to at least see some scenery as opposed to the flight - anyone know what its like for food , drinks toilets etc , can you get seats with a table ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 It is reported the line will now not open till 1st December 2013, due to shortage of labour and rain. so if you want to get to Chiang Mai it will have to be by bus or air,by air been the safest way. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davejones Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 As a novelty thing I was thinking of getting a day train from BKK to Chaing Mai , has anyone done this ? the main idea was to at least see some scenery as opposed to the flight - anyone know what its like for food , drinks toilets etc , can you get seats with a table ? I've done this. Lots of food sellers on the train selling the usual Thai food. I don't think there are any tables in the carriages though. I didn't see any. It's a slow but pleasant journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakegeneve Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Just to advise that the Northern Line is all set to reopen tomorrow. The first train from BKK will be the evening dep. O/N Special Expresses, not the morning one. Reportedly, all 1st & 2nd class tickets for the whole of December are sold out but do check that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakegeneve Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Well this is embarrassing for the SRT Gov. The first train which departed Chiang Mai this morning reportedly derailed just before 10am in Lamphun! The Gov was reportedly scheduled to be on the train but that is TBC Awaiting further info...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 further info...... here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685984-train-derails-near-lamphun-station/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumpled Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Fly. Better than a derailment as the link posted ^^^. I decided to fly this time. Last time I took the train it arrived 4 hours late. A fun way to travel though, chat to other people and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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