SRT Board Rejects 44,157.76 Million Baht "Missing link of Red Line Extension" with the distance of 25.9 km
Monday 27th May 2024
The SRT Board has ordered a review of the "Missing Link of Red Line Train Extension" project from Bang Sue (Krungthep Aphiwat) - Phyathai - Makkasan - Hua Mark
and Bang Sue (Krungthep Aphiwat) - Hua Lamphong, worth 44,157.76 million Vaht, recommending design adjustments to move Rajavithi station to connect with
Ramathibodi Hospital (the new version of Ramadhibodi Halt). The board plans to reconsider the project in June.
Mr. Anan Phonimdaeng, Deputy Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), revealed that the SRT board, chaired by Mr. Chirut Wisanjit, decided to review
additional details and adjust the budget for the light red line suburban railway system project, which includes the Bang Sue - Phaya Thai - Makkasan - Hua Mak
section and the dark red line, Bang Sue - Hua Lamphong section (Missing Link), spanning 25.9 kilometers. The design adjustment involves relocating
Rajavithi station to improve passenger access to Ramathibodi Hospital, and the revised plan will be presented to the board in June 2024.
The project was initially rejected to revisit specific details, such as the station relocation to Ramathibodi Hospital.
Originally, the station was located opposite Rajavithi (near Rajavithi Orphanage Home for Girls), but the preliminary study suggests moving it to the other side to
better serve the hospital.
The Light Red line commuter extension from Bang Sue to Hua Mark consists of 5 stations including:
1. Rajvidhi Intersection - to be changed to Ramadhibodi station (Connecting with Dark red line commuter extension)
2. Phyathai (Connecting with BTS and ARL)
3. Makkasan (Connecting with MRT) - No Rajprarob station as the condition NOT to compete against ARL run by Asia Aera One
4. Ram Khamhaeng station (Connecting with ARL)
5. Hua Mark (Connecting with Yellow Line Monorail by BTSC)
"We need to explain the principles and benefits of the move, assess the impact on the train linking the three airports, and provide verification documents.
The board wants to ensure this relocation does not affect other projects, such as the high-speed rail project connecting the three airports. This adjustment will
generate 416.09 million Baht cost overrun from the original 44,157.76 million baht approved by the Cabinet in 2016 to become 44,573.85 million Baht," said
Mr. Phonimdaeng. This kind of cost overrun from the readjustment of Rajvithi station to Ramadhibodee station alone caused the rejection for the proposal.
Furthermore, the civil work cost has been ballooned up from 24,189.89 million Baht to 35,026.59 million Baht due to rising inflation, the daily wage hike
rising F factor and rising of raw materials.
An SRT news report indicated that the budget for land expropriation between Bang Sue - Phaya Thai - Makkasan - Hua Mak and Bang Sue - Hua Lamphong
(Missing Link) is 61 million baht. Expropriation will begin in October 2024 and is expected to be completed by September 2025, covering approximately
78 square meters, 2 plots, and 3 houses.
SRT making a clear point that Missing link must be implemented as planned, never being cancelled since it the way to allow red line commuter networks to
connect Bangkok and Thonburi city suburbs in North-South and East-West axis with Bangkok city center along with commuter, intericity and freight services.
Red line commuter has very different groups of passengers in comparison with High Speed train connecting three airports as mentioned by Asia Aera one.
Note: this kind of words from Asia Aera one means Asia Aera One want to grab the concession of red line commuter as the complementary service for
High Speed train connecting three airports as the way to maximize the passengers of both systems.
Note: It would be better to add Klong Tan station (Gateway of RCA) to connect with the future Grey Line Monorail along with Samsen station (the gateway to Dusit district - Home of Army men)
Ministry of Transport accelerates feeder system to connect red and purple train lines, supporting 20 baht fare and launching 4 EV bus routes connecting Rangsit Station
MGR Online, June 25, 2024, 8:50 AM
The Ministry of Transport revealed that the 20 baht flat fare policy for trains has boosted passenger numbers. Surveys show public demand for more feeder systems connecting stations and parking spaces. Recently, private operators have added 4 electric vehicle (EV) bus routes connecting the red line at Rangsit Station.
Mr. Ratchanon Aiyapanu, Assistant Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport, stated that the 20 baht flat fare policy, initiated by Mr. Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Minister of Transport and Deputy Prime Minister, has been piloted in two projects: 1. The Red Line suburban train project, Bang Sue-Taling Chan section (10 stations) and Bang Sue-Rangsit section (4 stations), and 2. The Purple Line MRT project, Tao Poon-Khlong Bang Phai section (16 stations). Both projects have seen a significant increase in passengers.
Inspections at the Rangsit Station on the Red Line, including discussions with the public and relevant agencies, revealed that the Feeder System is insufficient, particularly in terms of public transportation and parking spaces. All agencies have prepared plans and are ready to implement solutions.
The Department of Land Transport is preparing to increase the number of electric public buses and will present the plan to the Provincial Land Transport Control Committee of Pathum Thani in July 2024. The initial plan is to add 4 more EV bus routes operated by private companies: 1. Rangsit Circle, 2. Rangsit - Thammasat University Rangsit, 3. Rangsit - Bangkok Hospital Saint Carlos, and 4. Rangsit - Khlong 7.
The proposal will then be submitted to the Minister of Transport for consideration. Currently, there are 4 routes of small red and green buses operating since the opening of the Red Line: 6188 Rangsit - Charusorn, 1008 Rangsit - Nong Sua District, 1116 Rangsit - Chiang Rak Railway Station, and 381 Rangsit - Ongkharak.
Additionally, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to improve the area to increase parking spaces from 100 to 200-300 and is accelerating the development of plans to construct additional parking buildings.
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