Heavy Rain Triggers Severe Floods In Lampang, Stranding Train Passengers

LAMPANG – On June 14, continuous rain pounded Lampang Province for several long hours. This relentless downpour quickly caused severe flash floods across multiple local communities and covered railway lines. The rapidly rising waters deeply affected Ban Pang Pong, Pang Sai, and the Wiang Talang Subdistrict in Hang Chat District.

The floodwater quickly increased and flowed rapidly right into residential neighborhoods. Because of this ongoing threat, local officials state the water level still requires very close monitoring. At the same time, extreme heavy rain severely impacted the nearby mountainous Khun Tan region.

Key Takeaways:

Heavy, non-stop rain caused sudden flash floods across Lampang Province on June 14.
A massive landslide completely blocked the busy tracks at Khun Tan Railway Station.
Express Train No. 52 bravely navigated the floodwaters to reach Bangkok safely.
Track closures caused severe evening delays for several other major northern train routes.

In Khun Tan, massive amounts of water suddenly overflowed from the steep mountain peaks. This powerful water flow brought heavy sand, thick mud, and loose gravel crashing down. The debris completely blocked the railway tracks at the usually busy Khun Tan Railway Station.

This massive blockage immediately prevented all incoming commuter trains from passing through the area. Additionally, sudden violent landslides occurred right at the northern entrance of the vital railway tunnel. This disaster created a highly dangerous situation for anyone traveling on the scenic northern route.

Train Makes a Lucky and Very Safe Escape

A shocking video taken by a brave passenger captured the truly terrifying scene perfectly. The passenger was traveling on the highly popular Special Express Train No. 52. This specific train originally departed from the Chiang Mai station at exactly 3:30 PM.

The busy train finally arrived at the Khun Tan Railway Station at 4:58 PM. In the video, dark gray water violently overflows from the mountain right beside the active tracks. Heavy rain continues to fall hard as the train slowly and cautiously moves forward.

Despite the dangerously rushing water, the train successfully passed through the flooded mountain tunnel. It safely arrived at the Nakhon Lampang Railway Station at exactly 5:52 PM. After this brief stop, the train continued its long journey toward the capital city of Bangkok.

Unfortunately, the completely safe passage of Train 52 was a rather rare, lucky moment. Shortly after it left, Khun Tan Railway Station officially announced the immediate closure of the track. The official emergency closure began at exactly 5:18 PM to ensure strict public safety.

Track Closures Cause Major Evening Train Delays

Station managers quickly coordinated with the civil engineering department to clear the blocked route. The State Railway of Thailand noted that manually clearing the tracks takes intense physical effort. Dedicated workers expect the tough cleanup job to take roughly three full hours to complete.

They plan to finish the extensive track clearing between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM tonight. Sadly, this sudden natural disaster caused major frustrating delays for many waiting daily passengers. Several popular trains, including the regular express train, Train 14, and Express Train 10, stalled indefinitely.

Authorities strongly urge all travelers to stay properly updated on the latest breaking news reports. You can easily check local travel advisories for recent flood updates regarding the train schedule. Public safety must remain the top priority during this highly unpredictable weather event.

Residents should actively avoid traveling near the severely flooded railway tracks today. Emergency response teams remain on high standby to assist anyone trapped by the rapidly rising waters. Hopefully, the weather will clear up soon, allowing normal train services to resume quickly.