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SRT to call bids for land near new rail hub

The Transport Ministry expects that bids for the commercial development of land around Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal will be completed this year.

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New Bang Sue logo process ruled inappropriate

The "special" method used to hire a contractor for the nameplate and logo redesign of Bang Sue Grand Station was not appropriate, the probe into the issue has concluded.

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City train changes 'baffling'

Some commuters have missed their trains due to confusion and information inadequacy after the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) moved almost half of its long-haul train services from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station.

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Commuters face railway woes

The State Railway of Thailand made a big change in its 126-year history on Thursday when the SRT moved the operation of long-distance train services to the North, Northeast and South of the country from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand…

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Free bus services between new terminal and Hua Lamphong

Free shuttle bus and ad-hoc bus services between Hua Lamphong station and Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station, were launched on Thursday.

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Well, at least 2023 shouldn't be boring

We are only halfway through the first month of 2023 and on the local news front we have already been treated to enough controversies, allegations and head-scratching explanations to keep us going for the entire year. For comic relief there is even a hint of a sex scandal.

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Come clean on nameplate

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is suspending the controversial change of nameplate for Bang Sue Grand Station while a probe is pending. That's a welcome development, but it's not enough.

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Party leader seeks graft inquiry into SRT’s B33m nameplate change

The leader of the Thai Civilized Party has asked anti-corruption police to investigate executives of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and others over the 33-million baht contract for the new nameplate and logo redesign of Bang Sue Grand Station.

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SRT defends logo rework costs

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) on Friday explained why it adopted a "specific" method in finding a contractor to install a nameplate and undergo a logo redesign for Bang Sue Grand Station.

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SRT told to check rail hub ahead of launch

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has been ordered to check Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal, also known as Bang Sue Grand Station, to ensure it is ready for launch, said Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob.

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Bang Sue logo redesign 'transparent'

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Thursday defended the State Railway of Thailand's 33-million-baht nameplate and logo redesign for Bang Sue Grand Station.

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Probe into station logo costs: NACC

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has begun an inquiry into the 33-million-baht contract for a nameplate and logo redesign of Bang Sue Grand Station, a project criticised for being costly and possibly using questionable methods for hiring a contractor.

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SRT's B33m redesign contract faces audit

The Transport Ministry has ordered an investigation into a 33-million-baht contract for a nameplate and logo redesign of Bang Sue Grand Station after concerns were raised about the project's cost.

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SRT to raise daily capacity to 100,000 for New Year

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will be providing six extra trains to serve New Year holiday travellers, increasing daily capacity to a maximum 100,000 passengers.

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Central pays SRT B1.3bn

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has received a rental fee of 1.3 billion baht for 2022 from the Central Group's Central International Development subsidiary for the Phahon Yothin plot.

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High-speed rail needs B300bn more

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to invest another 300 billion baht for the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project.

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High-speed rail seeking B300bn extra

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to invest another 300 billion baht for the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project.

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How Yamaha lost its satellite MotoGP team for 2023

For the first time in the modern MotoGP era, Yamaha will field just two bikes on the premier class grid in 2023 after losing its satellite partnership with RNF Racing.

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Train reaction

Two bombs set off at a railway track in Songkhla province have shone a spotlight on the lack of sufficient security protection for this train route in the deep South.

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How Yamaha lost its satellite MotoGP team for 2023

For the first time in the modern MotoGP era, Yamaha will field just two bikes on the premier class grid in 2023 after losing its satellite partnership with RNF Racing.

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SRT's dining carriages back in service

Dining carriages on trains out of service since April 2020 due to the outbreak of Covid-19 will begin operating once again from Dec 6, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) public relations office.

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SRT will refurbish rundown train carriage

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has apologised to passengers on the Sungai Kolok-Bangkok special express for the rundown condition of a carriage shown on social media posts and promised to refurbish it.

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South West maritime tech firm back in profit after 300% revenue rebound

Somerset-based SRT Marine Systems develops surveillance systems for clients in the defence and fishing sectors

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Rail station in limbo

As Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal, formerly Bang Sue Central Station, gears towards full operation this week, questions have emerged about the future of the 105-year-old Hua Lamphong train station.

Bangkok Post

Poll on central station views

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is conducting an online poll asking people whether they want the central train station in Bangkok to move from Hua Lamphong to the Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal in Chatuchak district.

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