Chiang Mai Main Line

Chiang Mai Main Line
Train bound to Chiang Mai. Taken on 9 May 2007 (2007-05-09)
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerState Railway of Thailand
Locale
Termini
Stations126
Service
TypeInter-city rail
SystemNorthern Line
Operator(s)State Railway of Thailand
Depot(s)
  • Bang Sue Depot
  • Pak Nam Pho Depot
  • Uttaradit Depot
  • Lampang Depot
  • Chiang Mai Depot
History
Opened26 March 1896 (1896-03-26)
Technical
Line length751.42 km (466.91 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in) metre gauge

Chiang Mai Main Line is a main line of the Northern Line operated by State Railway of Thailand that connects between Hua Lamphong railway station in the central and Chiang Mai railway station in the north, passing through many provinces. It is the second longest railway line in Thailand, after Su-ngai Kolok Main Line. Notable services include the Nakhon Phing Express, the first class train serving the line. Many accidents have occurred on the line in recent years,[1][2] prompting renovation work to commence on the track in late 2013, finally reopening on 2 December 2013.[3]

  1. ^ Mahitthirook, Amornrat (September 6, 2013). "B2.8bn major repair for North railway". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Trains to Chiang Mai stopped from today". Pattaya Mail. September 16, 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Urgent repairs for Thailand's Northern Line". International Railway Journal. Retrieved 23 July 2024.