International Express

International Express
Platform at Hua Lamphong Station for the Bangkok to Butterworth train
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
StatusOperational
Ceased (Padang Besar–Butterworth)
LocaleThailandMalaysia
First service2 January 1922; 102 years ago (1922-01-02)
Route
TerminiKrung Thep Aphiwat, Bangkok, Thailand
Padang Besar, Malaysia
Technical
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in) meter gauge

The International Express (Thai: รถด่วนพิเศษระหว่างประเทศ; Malay: Ekspres Antarbangsa) is an express train between Bangkok, Thailand and Padang Besar, Malaysia. The train formerly traveled to Butterworth, Penang.[1]

This train's passenger cars include 2nd-class air conditioned sleepers, and an air conditioned dining car. Diesel electric locomotives such as HID (Hitachi - 2500 HP) and GEA (General Electric - 2500 HP) are used to Haul this express between Padang Besar and Hat Yai.

  1. ^ "SRT International Express 45/46 • รถด่วนพิเศษระหว่างประเทศ • Padang Besar Malaysia to Hua Hin and Bangkok Train Tickets, Train Schedule & Online Booking • Jadual & Tambang Tren Padang Besar Malaysia ke Hua Hin dan Bangkok Baru & Tempahan Tiket Online • Padang Besar, Hat Yai, Surat Thani, Hua Hin, Nakhon Pathom, Bangkok • RailTravel Station". 20 March 2017.