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SRT Red Line, Thailand’s newest train to open on August 2

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will preside over a virtual soft opening ceremony of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Red Line from Bangkok’s Bang Sue Grand Station on Monday, August 2.

The first Dark Red Line service will leave Bang Sue for Rangsit at 6am on Monday. The Light Red Line Bang Sue-Taling Chan service will launch at the same time.

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said the service will be free of charge for the first three months before fares come into operation from November.

Source: The Nation