SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder Train from Phra Chom Klao (King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL)) to Lat Krabang
The SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder Train is an SRT Eastern Line feeder train extending eastward from Lat Krabang Railway Station to Phra Chom Klao serving students and staff at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL). This extends the reach of the AERA1 City Airport Rail Link line to the campus just 5 minutes away by feeder train. Heading back to Bangkok, I took a feeder trip back to Lat Krabang.
Phra Chom Klao Railway Halt
Phra Chom Klao Railway Halt is in the middle of the King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) campus.
The SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder Train takes the outer platform on the line heading away from Bangkok for the shuttling.
Despite the presence of the SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder Train to Lat Krabang, some passengers still waited for a regular Ordinary train on the Bangkok-bound platform. Fares are a lot cheaper by Ordinary train at only 2 Baht to Lat Krabang and only 7 Baht to Bangkok Hua Lamphong.
The timetable of the SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder Train.
SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder 1162
My incoming delayed SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder 1161 was already on standby for the start of shuttling duties. The SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder Train operates with a 2-car THN railcar set.
The interior of the THN railcar.
My SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder 1162 departed from Phra Chom Klao Railway Halt at 4.02pm – 17 minutes delayed due to the late arrival of the incoming SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder 1161.
As Phra Chom Klao Railway Halt has no ticketing facilities, the conductor sells tickets to everyone directly on board.
My generic 10 Baht ticket for the SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder 1162 from Phra Chom Klao to Lat Krabang. A flat fare of 10 Baht applies to all SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder Train trips regardless of distance.
Passing by the intersection to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Passing under the ARL tracks coming in from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder Train shuttles back and forth without affecting mainline traffic on this triple-track sector.
Meeting an incoming AERA1 City Airport Rail Link train from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Approaching Lat Krabang Railway Station.
Lat Krabang Railway Station
My SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder 1162 arrived at Lat Krabang Railway Station at 4.09pm – 19 minutes delayed.
Disembarking from the SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder Train.
My SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder 1162 at Lat Krabang Railway Station.
A quick stop and the SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder 1163 is now formed, departing from Lat Krabang Railway Station at 4.11pm – 11 minutes delayed.
There is a ticket counter available at Lat Krabang Railway Station with timetables of long distance trains.
Lat Krabang Railway Station is located just beside Lat Krabang ARL Station.
There is a transfer path to the AERA1 City Airport Rail Link at the western end of Lat Krabang Railway Station.
Heading down the steps onto the track.
Going through the hole in the wall to access Lat Krabang ARL Station.
Heading up to Lat Krabang ARL Station.
Looking back down at Lat Krabang Railway Station.
From here, I bought my ticket back to Bangkok with the AERA1 City Airport Rail Link.
Conclusion
The SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder Train is a useful shuttle train connecting Phra Chom Klao with Lat Krabang for onwards speedy travel with the AERA1 City Airport Rail Link. This 5-minute feeder train is useful for students and staff of King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) who can now use the SRT Airport Rail Link Feeder Train in addition to existing trains to connect with the AERA1 City Airport Rail Link line during peak periods.