BANGKOK | Public Transport

[AltinD]

I found the MRT more pleasant to use then BST. The self-ticketing system was more intuitive and accepted both coins and paper money, unlike that of the BST accepting only coins, cheaper too.

Though, they should solve the incompatibility. BST uses paper tickets, while MRT uses tokens, and it will cost them allot to adapt a single ticketing system for both.

I found it interesting that there were Metal detector gates at the MRT entrances, and an officer checking with a flashlight the bags of the passengers.

[Codename B]

BTS Skytrain and BRT Bus Rapid Transit system is already integrated, and a single ticketing system will be implemented for BTS Skytrain and MRT Subway by the end of this year.

But that still leaves the SRT Airport Rail Link..

[Yappofloyd]

Originally Posted by Codename B

BTS Skytrain and BRT Bus Rapid Transit system is already integrated, and a single ticketing system will be implemented for BTS Skytrain and MRT Subway by the end of this year.

But that still leaves the SRT Airport Rail Link..

Really?!? I highly doubt that.

I could post quotes for the past 4 years from both operators stating that there would be an integrated ticketing system by the end of the year and yet still it is no where close.

Ticketing platform wise, the SRTET ARL and BMCL MRT are closer to beign able to provide an intergrated ticketing system than the BTSC BTS and MRT.

[Codename B]

Here's the most recent news about it.

Originally Posted by Happynoel

เห็นนิ่งไปนาน เอามาให้ดีใจ ไม่รู้จะทำได้ตามที่ลงข่าวไว้ไหม

บีทีเอสเผยเปิดให้บริการบีทีเอสวงเวียนใหญ่-บางหว้า ธ.ค.ปีหน้า ใช้ตั๋วร่วมกับใต้ดินปลายปีนี้

นายคีรี กาญจนพาสน์ ประธานกรรมการบริหาร บริษัท บีทีเอส กรุ๊ป โฮลดิ้งส์ จำกัด (มหาชน) หรือบีทีเอส เปิดเผยว่า ช่วงเดือนตุลาคมนี้ คาดว่าจะเซ็นสัญญารับจ้างเดินรถไฟฟ้าช่วงวงเวียนใหญ่-บางหว้า จำนวน 4 สถานี กับทางกรุงเทพมหานคร และจะเริ่มให้บริการในเดือนธันวาคม 2555 นอกจากนี้ บริษัทจะลงทุนประมาณ 1.5 พันล้านบาท เพื่อซื้อรถไฟฟ้า 5 ขบวนแบบ 4 ตู้ รองรับการเดินรถเส้นทางดังกล่าว โดยอยู่ระหว่างตกลงราคา ทั้งนี้ ปลายปีนี้บริษัทจะสามารถเปิดให้บริการตั๋วร่วมที่ใช้สำหรับรถไฟฟ้าบีทีเอส และรถไฟฟ้าใต้ดิน (MRT) ได้ในใบเดียวกัน ซึ่งบริษัทได้ลงทุนไปแล้วกว่า 800 ล้านบาท

http://www.prachachat.net/news_detai...tid=&subcatid=

We were surprised too, if they're going to make it in time, but lets wait and see (again). 55

[AltinD]

With the recent flood problem, I really doubt it, plus it's not a simple standartisation, modification or replacements of both the gates and ticket mashines have to be done.

[Bangroma-sky]

Does somebody have any figures about the daily amount of custemers use the public transport systems?

[Codename B]

Originally Posted by AltinD

With the recent flood problem, I really doubt it, plus it's not a simple standartisation, modification or replacements of both the gates and ticket mashines have to be done.

Insider news from thai forumers suggest that we will see it soon early next year.

They have already set out the ticket system, the name of the card and they are forming the system and training their staff.

[mopc]

So let me get this straight: as of now, Bangkok only has 1 metro line, plus the "skytrain"? Is'nt there suburban rail as well?

[Codename B]

Originally Posted by Codename B

Here's an update for Bangkok Mass Transit System

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Bangkok Mass Transit Update

The Minister of Transport announced that he would accelerate 10 new lines to be completed within 7-8 years,
and bidding for all the lines need to be finished within the next 4 years.

The plans are as follows

Current lines as of August 2011

BTS Skytrain (light green & dark green lines) 31 km.
MRT Subway(blue line) 20 km.
SRT Airport Rail Link 28.6 km.
BRT Bus Rapid Transit 16.5 km.

Total = 96.1 km.

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Lines under construction

1. Dark Green line extension (Taksin - Bangwa) 5.3 km.
2. Light Red line (Bangsue - Talling Chan) 15 km.
3. Purple line (Bansue - Bang Yai) 23 km.
4. Blue line (Bangsue - Ta Phra & Hualamphong - Bang Kae) 27 km.

Total : 70.3 km.

**********************************

Lines to be signed this year: 2011

Two lines are ready to be signed.

1. Green line extension (Bearing - Samut Prakan) 12.8 km.
2. Red line (Bangsue - Rangsit) 26 km.

Total : 38.8 km.

2012

5 more lines to be signed.

1. Pink line (Kaerai - Minburi) 36 km.
2. Green line extension (Mo Chit - Sapan Mai) 11.4 km.
3. Light Red line (Bangsue - Phaya Thai - Makkasan & Bangsue - Hualamphong) 25.5 km.
4. Purple line extension (Bangsue - Ratchaburana) 19.8 km.
5. Orange line (Thailand Cultural Center - Bangkapi - Minburi) 20 km.

Total : 112.7 km.

2013

6 more lines to be signed.

1. Light Red line extension (Sirirat - Tallin Chan) 14 km.
2. Light Red line extension (Sirirat - Salaya) 6 km.
3. Red line extension (Rangsit - Thammasat University) 10 km.
4. Green line extension (Sapan Mai - Ko kut) 7 km.
5. Yellow line (Lad Phrao - Pattanakarn - Samrong) 30.4 km.
6. Airport Rail Link extension (Don Mueang Airport - Bangsue - Phaya Thai) 21.8 km.

Total : 89.2 km.

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When all the lines are completed in 7-8 years time, Bangkok will have a mass transit system of 406.9 km.

source: http://mgr.manager.co.th/mgrWeekly/V...=9540000127539

Master Plan


http://www.otp.go.th/th/Bkk_mrt/

[AltinD]

Originally Posted by Codename B

Insider news from thai forumers suggest that we will see it soon early next year.

They have already set out the ticket system, the name of the card and they are forming the system and training their staff.

But that would be a Smart Card that can work on both systems. But what about the Metro using tokens and the Sky train using paper tickets?

Still I think modifications are needed on the gates of Sky train, or will the machines "swallow" your smart card on one side and "extract" it on the other, as they do with the normal tickets?

[Codename B]

I don't know much about how it will turn out, but you can ask in the thai forum.
There are many rail enthusiasm there and not many visit this thread.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...303871&page=13

[Yappofloyd]

Originally Posted by Bangroma-sky

Does somebody have any figures about the daily amount of custemers use the public transport systems?

These figures are in the last 2-6 months of reported info from each operator of metro lines-

BTS (aka Skytrain) : 580 000 pax, weekday average
MRT (subway) : 220 000 pax, weekday ave
ARL (Airport Express & Cityline) : 38-40 000 pax, weekday average

[boy8293]

http://www.seacitymaps.com/thailand/..._metro_map.htm

[ajw373]

Originally Posted by boy8293

http://www.seacitymaps.com/thailand/..._metro_map.htm

Who ever drew this map seems to have got the Airport Express and Airport City lines mixed up. It is showing the express (red on the map) as all stops to Phaya Thai and the City line (dark blue/purple) as express to Makaksan

[boy8293]

Originally Posted by ajw373

Who ever drew this map seems to have got the Airport Express and Airport City lines mixed up. It is showing the express (red on the map) as all stops to Phaya Thai and the City line (dark blue/purple) as express to Makaksan

Ohh. It's my mistake! Now, I'm edited it. Thank you.

[ajw373]

You drew it, well done, had thought it come from somewhere 'official'!

[boy8293]

I drew it for my website. Thank you again! hehe.

[Codename B]

Testing of the common ticket system for employees only.

Originally Posted by totomaru

มาแล้วครับกับการเริ่มทดสอบ " ระบบตั๋วร่วม " กับกลุ่มพนักงานของบริษัทที่เกี่ยวข้อง

[napoleon]

MRT expects rebound with a retail focus Plan is to make better use of station space

Published: 23/12/2011 at 12:00 AM

SET-listed Bangkok Metro Plc (BMCL) aims for ridership of the capital's MRT subway system to rise 15% next year after passenger traffic fell significantly short of target in the past two months because of flooding.

Managing director Chaiwat Utaiwan, who took the helm at BMCL in mid-October, said revenue was 20% and 25% lower than originally projected for October and November.

Four out of 18 metro stations were affected when the floods hit the capital.

Currently, 240,000 to 250,000 passengers travel by MRT each day.

Thanks to the opening of Central Rama 9 department store, passenger traffic rebounded sharply this month.

"Revenue grew well in the first three quarters. Despite the decline in the past two months, targeted revenue will be met," said Mr Chaiwat, a former banker.

"We project ridership increasing 10-15% in 2012 from the average of 250,000 trips this year."

In the first three years of his term, Mr Chaiwat set a goal for revenue generated by underground retail space to account for 20% of the total, with the rest coming from passenger fares.

"We need to undertake structural changes to have MRT ingrained in the Bangkokian's DNA," he said.

"Just like the fact that we cannot choose the way we are born, MRT initially didn't have a choice in that there was no concept to integrate commuting with underground malls or amenities to lure off-peak riders.

"But now we have a concept after having conducted studies on commuter attitudes and the possible options for available space."

Still awaiting approval from the board of directors, the concept includes new development of underground malls, spas and even educational hubs in seven metro stations.

Of the existing 18 stations, 11 have space available for commercial use. Four have already been fully integrated with retail shops.

Shares of BMCL closed yesterday on the Stock Exchange of Thailand at 57 satang, down 1 satang, in trade worth 479,000 baht.

http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/...a-retail-focus

[knrOctober]

BTS Skytrain

Originally Posted by Codename B

December 29, 2011

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Picture 002 by Kalboz December 29, 2011

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Picture 001 by Kalboz December 29, 2011