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2 clusters · 5 sources · 12 days · First seen 20 days ago · Last updated 9 days ago

Thailand railway derailment and investigation

Overview

A cargo train derailment near Chonburi Station caused the obstruction of both directions on the eastern line. The incident involved freight train number 845, which resulted in six cargo wagons derailing.

While no injuries or fatalities were reported, an investigation found that seven out of eight guard rail bolts were missing from the site. Authorities are investigating whether the theft or loss of these components caused the derailment, and the State Railway of Thailand has filed a police report regarding the potential theft of railway equipment.

Entities

State Railway of Thailand · Narathiwat · Bang Phra · Chonburi · Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward Command

Timeline

9 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
State Railway of Thailand reopens Chonburi–Bang Phra line after derailment
The State Railway of Thailand reopened the Chonburi–Bang Phra line after a cargo train derailed. Investigators found seven missing guard rail bolts at the scene.
20 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Thailand railway line closed in Narathiwat after explosion
The State Railway of Thailand has temporarily closed the Maruebo–Tanyong Mat line in Narathiwat following an explosion that damaged railway sleepers.

Sources

infoquest.co.th · innnews.co.th · thaipost.net · thaipr.net · thestandard.co