As Ch-Kanchang Co Ltd civil engineers were surveying the 60-year-old Noen Sung Train Station for demolition on Wednesday, Noen Sung district residents – many of whom were there to take free train rides – said they thought it would be a shame if this old station was demolished and backed the governor’s bid to conserve it and nine other stations.

Sompit Khayaiklang, 62, said that while it would be unfortunate to lose the station she has used since childhood, she agreed with the construction of a new station and double-track development. “I want the related agencies to conserve the building, maybe moving it to a public land and turning it into a library or museum,” she said.

The 10 railway stations in Muang, Noen Sung, Khong, Bua Yai and Bua Lai districts earmarked for demolition are Ban Koh, Nong Maew, Noen Sung, Nong Ploung, Pol Fai Songkhram, Bang Makha, Ban Don Yai, Khong, Noen Thong Lang and Nong Bua Lai.