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#1 ·
Bangkok Subway

Hi Everybody,

The followign is BKK Subway in June 2004

Empty Phaholyothin Station - June 14, 2004

Inside Subway

Mind Your Step!


Waiting for the train to Hua Lamphong at Chatuchak


The trian is coming!


Samyan Station


Symbol of Samyan Staiton - Sala Phrakiaw of Chulalongkorn University.


Stairway to Heaven at Samyan


Look back to the bottom of the pit (Train to Hua Lamphong) and another floor
(Train to Bangsue)


Hallway to the turnstile at Samyan


Trunstile - not working yet - waitign for tokens and smart cards -> TVVMs still at the ship from France -> not reaches Laem Chabang Yet



Wait unit I scan the next set of photo
 
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#312 ·
Suvarnabhumi Airport Link likely to begin service as scheduled, says SRT chief


BANGKOK, Aug 6 (TNA) – The Airport Rail Link project, providing direct rail service to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport, is expected to be completely implemented and open for service as earlier scheduled in December, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

SRT Governor Yuthana Tupcharoen said the project has made much progress--some 98 per cent -- toward its implementation.

At present, it is in process of testing its systems to ensure readiness prior to opening for service, including the test run, safety control, personnel recruitment, and procurement of facilities and utilities for passenger convenience.

He said SRT had attempted to keep both the Thai public and the international community abreast of the progress being made in the implementation of the project and its readiness to open for service.

Now, he affirmed, SRT is testing the systems and expects the Airport Rail Link project will open for service as previously scheduled in December this year. (TNA)
 
#317 ·
No way, it was changed many months ago to 5 Dec (projects in Thailand tend to officially open either on 12 Aug, Queens birthday, or 5th Dec, Kings Birthday). But no matter what the govt says even that looks very doubtful and the 2nd quarter next year looks more likely. The delay being due to the fact that the SRT has yet to appoint an operator to run the thing!

Rail link 'will start running in December' BangkokPost.com 6/08/2009 Construction of the long-delayed Airport Link is now nearly complete and the first trains will start running in December, State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor Yutthana Thapcharoen said on Thursday.

Work on the 26-billion-baht rapid transit system, linking the 28 km between Suvarnabhumi airport and Makkasan train station in Bangkok, is now 98 per cent in done, Mr Yutthana said. Testing was already underway, including safety and train control systems.

Transport Minister Sophon Zaram said he had directed the SRT to speed up the electric train project to ensure it can start operating by December as planned. The SRT was also told to clear up problems with the railway union to prevent any further delay. The State Railway of Thailand workers union has opposed the setting up of a subsidiary company to operate the airport line, saying it is a step toward privatisation of the state enterprise, creating doubt whether it can start running in December as promised.

Suvarnabhumi Airport Link likely to begin service as scheduled, says SRT chief
BANGKOK, Aug 6 (TNA) – The Airport Rail Link project, providing direct rail service to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport, is expected to be completely implemented and open for service as earlier scheduled in December, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

SRT Governor Yuthana Tupcharoen said the project has made much progress--some 98 per cent -- toward its implementation. At present, it is in process of testing its systems to ensure readiness prior to opening for service, including the test run, safety control, personnel recruitment, and procurement of facilities and utilities for passenger convenience.

He said SRT had attempted to keep both the Thai public and the international community abreast of the progress being made in the implementation of the project and its readiness to open for service. Now, he affirmed, SRT is testing the systems and expects the Airport Rail Link project will open for service as previously scheduled in December this year. (TNA)
 
#315 ·
It's the standard gauge = 1435mm

All (?) other railway lines in Thailand use 1000mm gauge.

And the trains are same as some of those used in Britain although they are built by German Siemens. I don't think there are any contemporary trains built in Britain these days :D

I wonder, though, why they decided to go for the standard gauge instead of the 1000mm? Is it simply because it's cheaper this way?
 
#328 ·
By the way, I'm still quite wondering about the pricing policy of non-stop Express service. If the ticket will be ~THB 150 then it is only viable for one person... if there is a group of 2 people then it will cost about the same as taxi (which will be just as fast)... and if there are 3+ people then taxi is cheaper. No? Knowing that most tourists do not come alone and also considering that local residents tend to prefer cars to anything else, I wonder if this is going to be a success? I mean it won't have much of a price advantage but will offer similar travel time and less comfort than taxi.
 
#335 · (Edited)
These trains can be coupled in 4+4 (8 carriages) or even 4+4+4 (12 carriages) configurations.

Similar Desiro trains serving London and South East England use 4+4+4 configuration during peak times and 4+4 during other times and 4 during less busy times an/or routes. So if demand will be high, there will be no problem to attach another set of 4 carriages. Of course if the length of platforms will allow that (I bet it won't be a problem).
 
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