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Govt moving ahead with rail plan
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 25/11/2019
» A new Blue Line extension from Tao Pun to Tha Phra, which is set to open for a trial run next month, is one of 10 electric rail routes under a state plan to optimise public transport in Bangkok.
Hi-speed rail project set for more talks
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 04/11/2019
» Although the 35th Asean Summit will end on Monday, Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang will meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in a bilateral talk on Tuesday in yet another attempt to clear hurdles standing in the way of Thailand's first high-speed railway linking Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima.
Green Line negotiations at risk of failure
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 16/08/2019
» Negotiations between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and BTS Group Holdings Plc over concession extensions for the Green Line skytrain service are facing a 15-day deadline, with the latter yet to accept the BMA's conditions, according to a source.
City Hall wants more money from Green Line
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 10/08/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has tabled a new demand for a revenue share of 100 billion baht as part of negotiations with BTS Group Holdings Plc over proposed extensions of concessions for the Green Line skytrain service.
Twelve canals eyed to ease city transport
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 04/08/2019
» The Transport Ministry plans to develop and integrate Klong Mahasawat and 11 other canals into Bangkok's main transport system as part of its long-term plan to solve the city's worsening traffic congestion.
Smart solutions serve as a cornerstone for the future of transport
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 01/08/2019
» A legacy of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's government has been the revival of rail transport development in Thailand through high-speed train and urban electric train projects. These projects are expected to accelerate urbanisation in the country in a manner not seen since the reign of King Rama V.
Blue Line river crossing test run proves popular
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 30/07/2019
» Bangkokians flocked to try a new train service across the Chao Phraya River after its operator started a two-month trial run on Monday.
BTS 'will give refund' for long delays
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 20/07/2019
» BTS Skytrain passengers are now entitled to a full refund in the event a train is delayed more than half an hour, a source at the Department of Rail Transport revealed on Friday.
Flat fare eyed for electric train
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 19/07/2019
» The government has affirmed its intention to implement transport policies promised to voters by key coalition parties, including a policy to charge electric train passengers a flat fare of 15 baht per ride.
Transport Ministry calls for end to overcrowding at Tao Poon
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 02/07/2019
» The Transport Ministry has asked Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) to increase train frequency to cope with passenger numbers at Tao Poon station.