The SRT has designed a new logo “State Railway of Thailand Royal Blossom Since – 2022“, featuring the Yellow star placed on a clock face with Roman numerals, with the clock hand pointing to the number 13, showing the transition from Hamanasu to SRT Royal Blossom as a new journey.
The exterior of the SRT Royal Blossom passenger cars is embellished with cherry red and gold accents, while the front and sides of the cars display the logo of the SRT Royal Blossom train, he revealed.
The interior of the SRT Royal Blossom passenger cars has been revamped with new seats having velvet cushions, adjustable curtains, LED lights, and wooden components made from cedarwood. Additionally, foldable teak stairs with brass clips have been installed to accommodate varying platform heights. The specially designed wide windows with golden metal frames offer passengers expansive views. Furthermore, air purifiers have been installed in every compartment, he said.
Among technical modifications, the brake system has been improved and the width of the new wheel axle has been improved from the original 1.067 metres to 1 metre, by Thai railway standards. Improvements also have been made to the air-conditioning system, electrical system, power outlets, and USB ports. The lavatory has also been revamped with vacuum systems similar to those used in planes, Nirut said.
The five passenger cars are divided into:
– One Group Car, converted into four private group cabins, each of which can accommodate 4-6 people with a more than 180-degree view.
– Three passenger cars, converted into shared cabins, with a total of 48 seats per car.
– One leisure car, modified to be a dining car for providing food and drinks that passengers can use or buy to eat in the passenger cabin.
The SRT is currently expediting the refurbishment of the remaining five Hamanasu passenger cars, aiming for completion by the end of this year.