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Sunken train station on infamous WWII 'Death Railway' resurfaces from Thailand reservoir (opens original article in a new tab)

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A sunken train station on the WWII 'Death Railway' has resurfaced in Thailand after a reservoir was drained, allowing researchers to study the site before it is submerged again.

  • A sunken train station on the WWII 'Death Railway' resurfaced from a Thai reservoir due to maintenance work.
  • Researchers and historians are studying the site for artifacts and historical details before it is submerged again.
  • The railway, built by Allied POWs and Asian laborers, resulted in thousands of deaths and is featured in films and literature.

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