BANGKOK, July 9 - "Trisulee" reveals that the government of the era of "General Prayut" pushes for the electric train project in Bangkok-perimeter. 8 routes are open for service, sending projects under construction, including urban electric trains, 5 high-speed routes and dual routes to the next government to continue
Ms. Trisulee Trisoranakul, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, said that Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Giving great importance to the development of transportation infrastructure to facilitate the people. It is an important basis for driving the country's economy and competitiveness.
However, only electric trains in Bangkok and its vicinity. At present, a total of 12 routes are open for service, with a total distance of 242.34 kilometers. General Prayut is the leader of the government, all 8 routes, total distance 142.54 km, consisting of
1) Purple Line Bang Yai - Tao Poon, with a distance of 23 km, opened for service on August 6, 2016
2) Green Line Mo Chit - Saphan Mai - Khu Khot, with a distance of 18.70 km, gradually opening for service in 4 sections in 2019-2020
3) Blue Line Section: Hua Lamphong - Bang Khae (Lak Song), a distance of 14 kilometers, opened for service on 29 September 2019
4) Blue Line Bang Sue - Tha Phra, with a distance of 13 km, open for service on 30 Mar. 2020
5) Golden Line Krung Thanubree - Klong San, a distance of 1.88 km, open for service Dec. 2020
6) Suburban electric train Red Line (North) Bang Sue - Rangsit, a distance of 26.30 km, opened for service on 29 Nov. 21
7) Suburban electric train Red Line (West) Bang Sue - Taling Chan, a distance of 15.26 km, opened for service on 29 Nov. 21
8) Yellow Line Lat Phrao - Samrong, a distance of 30.40 km, opened to the public for a free trial ride on 3 June 2023 and the fare collection began on 3 July 2023.
Ms. Trisulee said that in the part of Bangkok Central Station Aphiwat The largest train station in Southeast Asia today. which started construction in 2013 under the leadership of the government General Prayut It realized the importance and pushed for the construction until it was completed in 2011, opened for service in 2012, and provides full service connecting to the Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand. Supports both suburban trains and northern long-distance trains. Northeast and Southern lines, increasing the convenience of traveling for people since the beginning of the year 66 onwards.
For the electric train project that has been approved by the government of General Prayut and is currently under construction Which will be forwarded to the government to continue pushing until the service is open to the public in the future, consisting of 5 electric train projects in Bangkok-perimeter area, with a total distance of 101.4 km, consisting of
1) The Pink Line, Khae Lai - Min Buri route, with a distance of 30.50 km, in which the Prime Minister will visit the area to check the readiness before starting the test run on July 10.
2) The Pink Line, the extension of Si Rat Station - Muang Thong Thani, with a distance of 3 km.
3) Orange Line, Cultural Center Section - Min Buri, a distance of 22.50 km. 4) Purple Line, Tao Poon - Rat Burana Section (Kanchanaphisek Ring Road), a distance of 23.60 km.
4) Airport Rail Link Phaya Thai - Don Mueang, a distance of 21.80 km.
In addition, there is a high-speed rail project, Bangkok - Nong Khai, Phase 1, with a total distance of 250.77 kilometers, as well as several double-track railway projects across the country are under construction. .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency