The State Railway of Thailand has announced route changes and the suspension of 14 trains on the Northeastern Line after a construction crane fell onto Special Express Train No. 21 in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
On 14 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Anan Phonnimdaeng, Deputy Governor of the State Railway of Thailand, acting as Governor, reported that a construction crane from the contractor of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project contracts 3-4, for civil works on the Lam Takong – Sikhiu and Kutjik – Khok Kruat sections, fell onto Special Express Train No. 21 as it was passing between Nong Nam Khun and Sikhiu stations in Nakhon Ratchasima. This incident blocked train passage along this route.
Consequently, the SRT has found it necessary to suspend and reroute Northeastern Line trains originating and terminating at Ubon Ratchathani, operating between Kaeng Khoi Junction – Bua Yai Junction – Nakhon Ratchasima stations, today (14 Jan 2026 GMT+7), affecting 14 trains as follows.
1. Two trains are suspended:
- Special Diesel Railcar Express Train Nos. 21/22 Bangkok Apiwat – Ubon Ratchathani – Bangkok Apiwat.
2. Twelve trains have route changes:
- Special Express Train Nos. 23/24 Bangkok Apiwat – Ubon Ratchathani – Bangkok Apiwat.
- Rapid Train Nos. 135/136 Bangkok Apiwat – Ubon Ratchathani – Bangkok Apiwat.
- Express Train Nos. 71/72 Bangkok Apiwat – Ubon Ratchathani – Bangkok Apiwat.
- Rapid Train Nos. 141/142 Bangkok Apiwat – Ubon Ratchathani – Bangkok Apiwat.
- Rapid Train Nos. 139/140 Bangkok Apiwat – Ubon Ratchathani – Bangkok Apiwat.
- Ordinary Train Nos. 233/234 Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) – Surin – Bangkok (Hua Lamphong).
The State Railway of Thailand apologizes for the inconvenience. Passengers holding advance tickets on the affected routes who choose not to travel may receive a full refund at any railway station nationwide. Passengers are advised to check train information before traveling through SRT's public communication channels. Real-time train schedules and positions can be checked at https://ttsview.railway.co.th/v3/incident/Accident21. For further information, inquiries can be made at any railway station or via the Customer Service Center at 1690, available 24 hours.