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Tao Poon 'missing link' to open by August
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 30/05/2017
» The Transport Ministry expects to open the rail service on the 1.2km "missing link" in August, ending a long wait for commuters forced to put up with inconvenient travel between two nearby rail lines which have a common connection.
Tiff over tax holds up pier scheme
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 18/05/2017
» A 70-million-baht project to upgrade 17 passenger piers along the Chao Phraya River has been stalled for two years because two state agencies are squabbling over whether the piers should be taxed.
BMTA to review debt plan
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 07/05/2017
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) is required to review its rehabilitation plan following the delay in the procurement of 489 natural gas vehicle (NGV) buses, said a senior transport officer.
DLT wants seven-year cap on city bus, van concessions
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 31/03/2017
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) aims to cap new concessions for city bus and van operations at seven years, Deputy Transport Minister Pichit Akrathit says.
Bus firm gets new acting boss amid NGV debacle
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 28/03/2017
» Deputy permanent secretary for transport Somsak Hommuang has been appointed acting chief of the bedeviled Bangkok Mass Transit Authority amid hope he will help speed up the BMTA's decision on whether to scrap the purchase of natural gas vehicle (NGV) buses.
Jica to revise transit blueprint in a year
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/03/2017
» The Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) has been asked to complete its review and revision of a draft blueprint for the development of mass transit in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces within one year.
Green Line section faces risk of delay
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/03/2017
» A section of the Green Line rail route, linking Soi Bearing and Samrong stations, due to be launched on April 1, risks delay as authorities struggle over budgetary issues.
Airport Link plans to add 15 carriages
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 25/02/2017
» The Airport Rail Link (ARL) operator is planning to buy 15 more carriages to serve growing demand from passengers.
Bearing-Samrong rail line to open early
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 07/02/2017
» Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith wants a section of elevated rail route linking Soi Bearing and Samrong to be open sooner rather than later despite City Hall's announcement of a possible delay, a source at the ministry says.
4 provincial airports to get B24 bln facelifts
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 02/02/2017
» The Department of Airports (DOA) plans to invest more than 24 billion baht to expand facilities at four airports around the country over the next five years.