The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Providing special passenger train services on the routeU-Tapao–Ubon RatchathaniFor the first time during the New Year 2027 holiday season, there will be additional options for people travelling back to their hometowns and for tourists travelling between the Eastern and Northeastern regions. They can take a train across regions without having to detour through Bangkok.

A special train departs from U-Tapao Railway Station, using the Eastern Railway Network to connect to the Northeastern Line, heading to Ubon Ratchathani Railway Station. Passengers from the eastern seaboard can therefore travel to Ubon Ratchathani on a single train. For Ubon Ratchathani residents planning to travel to the eastern seaboard, there is a train from Ubon Ratchathani to U-Tapao on 3 January.

Special Train Service Dates for New Year 2027

  • Travel from U-Tapao → Ubon Ratchathani DATE. 25 and 30 December 2026

  • Return trip Ubon Ratchathani → U-Tapao DATE. 3 January 2570 BE

The railway network connecting these two regions already operates daily freight train services. The introduction of special passenger trains during the New Year period therefore provides an opportunity for people to use the same route to return home and travel, while also increasing opportunities for economic connectivity between the Eastern and Northeastern regions.