State Railway of Thailand Monitors Northern Routes 24/7 Amid Heavy Rain and Flash Floods

The State Railway of Thailand has instructed local units to prepare for heavy rain and flash floods in the northern region, maintaining 24-hour monitoring of risk points to ensure the highest safety for passengers.

Today (20 Aug 2026), Anan Phonimdaeng, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand, stated that following the Meteorological Department's warning of heavy to very heavy rain in the northern and northeastern regions, which poses a risk of flash floods and flash floods, the railway has ordered related agencies and local staff to be prepared for emergency situations 24 hours a day, implementing proactive measures as follows.

• Monitoring risk points. Increasing the frequency of inspections of railway tracks, bridges, hillside slopes, and flood-prone riverside areas, while preparing tools, machinery, and maintenance staff ready to promptly address any situation.
• Clearing water drainage routes and expediting. Dredging canals and drainage pipes within the railway area, trimming tree branches and removing weeds on both sides of the tracks to avoid obstructing the train drivers’ visibility.
• Safety system inspections. Checking signaling systems, automatic barriers, and warning signs at railway level crossings to ensure they are fully operational.
• Data integration. Station masters are coordinating closely with local agencies to assess water accumulation situations and prepare emergency response plans for passenger travel.

Anan emphasized, “The State Railway prioritizes passenger safety and train operations. If emergencies affect train services, we will promptly resolve issues and facilitate passengers as quickly as possible, adjusting train schedules to reflect real conditions to minimize impacts on users.”

Passengers can inquire about train schedules or check route statuses before traveling athttps://ttsview.railway.co.th/v3/or contact the Customer Service Center at 1690, available 24 hours, or via the State Railway of Thailand PR team's Facebook page.

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