Free shuttle bus and ad-hoc bus services between Hua Lamphong station and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station, were launched yesterday.
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) services are being provided to support the departure of 52 long-haul trains at the new terminal, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.
At Hua Lamphong, 62 trips via "public service" trains, including excursion trains and subsidised long-distance services, will continue to depart from the station.
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has moved almost half of all long-haul train services between Hua Lamphong to the new terminal, making it the biggest rail hub in Southeast Asia, she said.
The long-haul train services involving 52 special, express and rapid services, began departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal instead of Hua Lamphong station yesterday.
Free bus services are being provided in a bid to reduce the move's impact on the public. Six shuttle buses are providing services on expressways between Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and Hua Lamphong station.
The BMTA has also arranged free ad-hoc bus services on normal routes to facilitate travellers on connected routes between the new terminal and other railway stations. These stations include Sam Sen, Ramabhibodi Hospital, Yommarat and Hua Lamphong with 10 non-air-conditioned and air-conditioned buses provided.
Services run every 15 minutes from 4.30am to 11pm every day.
