Bangkok, "Suraphong" went to the area to test the MRT Pink Line system, building confidence before opening to the public to try out the service at all 30 stations today (Dec. 30) at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Suraphong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport Visited the area to inspect and test run the MRT Pink Line, Khae Rai-Min Buri section (MRT Pink Line) from Chaeng Watthana-Pak Kret 28 Station (PK08) to Nonthaburi Government Center Station (PK01).
Mr. Suraphong said that according to Mr. Suriya Therefore, Rungruangkit Minister of Transport is concerned and has assigned himself to closely monitor the operation of the MRT Pink Line to ensure smooth operation After the Conductor rail broke off, fell to the road surface and became entangled in electrical wires. Tiwanon Road area Between Khae Rai Station and Pak Kret Intersection Station on December 24, 2023.
Today, the executive team of the Ministry of Transport has been led. Participated in visiting and testing the MRT Pink Line from Chaeng Watthana-Pak Kret 28 Station (PK08) to Nonthaburi Government Center Station (PK01) to follow up and check the smoothness of the operation. Especially accelerating the installation of the power distribution rail system to be completed. To prepare for the opening of full commercial services.
After testing the train today, NBM Company, the concessionaire, There will be adjustments to the bus route from the Nonthaburi Government Center Station (PK01) to the Royal Irrigation Department Station (PK05). First, there will be a one-way return service (Shuttle) for other stations. The electric train will be open on both sides as usual. Starting at 6:00 p.m. on December 30, 2023.
Passengers traveling to the destination of Nonthaburi Government Center Station (PK01) and the destination of Minburi Station (PK30) will have to change trains at the Royal Irrigation Department Station (PK05) using Platform 1. At the same time, the concessionaire company NBM has opened the service. The connection between the MRT Pink Line and the MRT Chalong Ratchadham Line (MRT Purple Line) at Nonthaburi Government Center Station. and the connection between the MRT Pink Line and the MRT Green Line At Wat Phra Si Mahathat Station finished To facilitate the people who use the service.
However, from discussions with the MRT, MRTA and NBM, it was agreed that the trial period would be extended for the public to use the MRT Pink Line service at no cost. From the original date of January 2, 2024 to January 6, 2024, on January 7, 2024, fares will begin to be collected from the Royal Irrigation Department station (PK05) to Minburi station (PK30) and exempt from collecting fares at the Nonthaburi Government Center station. (PK01) to Samakkhi Station (PK04), 4 stations, until repairs to the power rails are completed. During this time, the fare rate will be reduced by 15% from the normal rate, which will have a fare rate of 13-38 baht in order to maintain the maximum benefits that people will receive.
For the opening of full commercial services The Ministry of Transport will discuss with relevant agencies again. The public will be informed further. Follow additional details of service information for the MRT Pink Line project at the MRT Pink Line Customer Relations Center, MRT Pink Line Call Center, telephone 0 2617 6111, Line Official @pinkyellowline, website www.nbm.co.th or Facebook Page MRTPinkLine or check. Train operation status at Application 'The SKYTRAINs.
Source: Thai News Agency