MRTA Delighted as Passenger Numbers Increase Following 20 Baht Flat Fare Policy, Purple Line Hits New High
Source - Baan Muang Online
Monday, July 08, 2024 17:30
Mr. Wittaya Panmongkol, Acting Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), revealed that Mr. Surapong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport, has instructed MRTA to implement the policy of a maximum 20 baht fare for metro rides. This is one of the key "Quick Win" policies of the Ministry of Transport's "Transport for People's Prosperity" initiative, aimed at easing the cost of living for citizens and encouraging greater use of public transportation.
MRTA first implemented this policy on the MRT Purple Line (Chalerm Ratchamongkol Line) from October 16, 2023. In the second phase, starting November 30, 2023, a maximum 20 baht joint fare was introduced for passengers connecting between the MRT Purple Line and the Red Line suburban railway system using a single EMV Contactless card and transferring at Bang Son station within 30 minutes.
From October 16, 2023, to June 30, 2024, the MRT Purple Line saw an average of 64,582 passengers per trip per day, an increase of 6,197 passengers per day compared to the period before the policy implementation (September 16 - October 15, 2023), which averaged 58,385 passengers per trip per day. On Friday, June 28, 2024, the last Friday of the month, passenger numbers reached a record high of 86,639 per trip per day, the highest since the Purple Line opened. The busiest station was Talad Bang Yai, with 9,856 passengers per day.
Mr. Surapong Piyachote has been driving the 20 baht maximum fare policy forward, instructing MRTA and related agencies to develop the area around Khlong Bang Phai station on the Purple Line as a Western Transport Hub. Since June 16, 2024, the station has been serving as a pick-up and drop-off point for buses operated by Transport Co., Ltd. (BorKhorSor), Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), and Smart Bus Co., Ltd. This has resulted in a 7.02% increase in passenger numbers at Khlong Bang Phai station in the latter half of June 2024, averaging 3,992 passengers per day.
MRTA is confident that this Western Transport Hub will encourage more people to use mass rapid transit by providing seamless connections between land and rail public transport systems. Combined with the 20 baht maximum fare policy, this is expected to continue increasing ridership on the Purple Line.
MRTA remains committed to developing the mass rapid transit network and improving connections with other public transport systems. They will continue to innovate and implement new technologies to meet the needs of metro users, aiming to enhance service quality and maximize benefits for the public.
For more information, visit the MRTA website at www.mrta.co.th, the MRTA Facebook fan page, or call the MRTA Call Center at 0 2716 4044.
📢Purple Line MRT from Tao Poon to Krunai on 30 June 2024 as reported on 10 July 2024 :⚙🚝🥳
0. Overall Civil Works is 33.82 % done to be finished in December 2028 and opened in December 2029
1. Contract 1: Tunnels and subway stations Tao Poon - National Library by CKST Joint Venture + PL : 48.51 % done
2. Contract 2: Tunnels and subway stations National Library - Phan Fah by CKST Joint Venture + PL : 42.24 % done
3. Contract 3: Tunnels and subway stations Phan Fah - Memorial Bridge near Ban Khaek intersection by Italian Thai Development PCL - NWUR MRT : 32.67 % done
4. Contract 4: Tunnels and subway stations Memorial Bridge near Ban Khaek intersection - Dao Khanong by Unique Engineering and Construction PCL : 34.89% done
5. Contract 5: Elevated tracks and 7 Elevated stations Dao Khanong - Krunai along with Maintenance Center along with Park and Ride by Italian Thai Development PCL : 16.65 % done
6. Contract 6: Platelaying by Italian Thai Development PCL : 28.12% done
🟣 Heavy Rail Transit total distance of 23.63 km with 17 stations including 14.29 km subways with 10 subway stations 🚇 and 9.34 km elevated track with 7 stations 🚆
🟣 4 Park&Ride buildings on both sides of Bang Pakok and Rat Boorana
🌳 Cement Hydrolic used in this project on 30 June 2024 is 148,327.95 metric tons or 26.49% of about 560,000 metric tons.
🌳 This has effectively cut down the carbon dioxide equivalence by 7,713.053 metric tons
🌳 This is equal to growing trees of 811,900 trees
https://www.facebook.com/MRTPurplelinesouth/posts/452079527608563
Purple Line MRT Project (Tao Poon - Rat Burana)
July 26, 2024, 1:21 PM
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🟣🚊Update on the construction progress of the Purple Line MRT Project, Tao Poon - Rat Burana section (Kanchanaphisek Ring Road) as of the end of June 2024, with the civil works progress at 36.13%.
🚇In this update, the project will showcase the latest progress of the construction, which has reached its 2-year anniversary, including both the underground and elevated structures.
Latest Update: Wongwian Yai Station, Interchange for MRT Purple Line (July 2024)
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) announced that Unique Engineering and Construction Public Company Limited, the contractor for the design and construction of the tunnel and underground station of the Purple Line extension project (Tao Poon - Rat Burana section), contract 4, section Saphan Phut - Dao Khanong, needs to close and divert traffic on the outbound lanes of Somdet Phrachao Taksin Road, from Merry Kings Department Store to Soi Somdet Phrachao Taksin 1, to construct the retaining wall of Wongwian Yai Station.
The closure will be in effect from July 18 to September 30, 2024, 24 hours a day. During this period, traffic in both directions will be limited to 2 lanes per side.
As of the end of June, the civil works for the project have progressed to 34.89%. The latest update includes the closure of 4 inbound lanes on Somdet Phrachao Taksin Road.
Wongwian Yai Station is an underground station located adjacent to Wongwian Yai Intersection, under Somdet Phrachao Taksin Road. It is part of the master plan for the mass transit rail system in Bangkok and its vicinity. The project consists of 17 stations, with 10 underground and 7 elevated stations, covering a total distance of 23.6 kilometers.
Saphan Phut Yodfa Station Prepares Area for MRT Purple Line Tunnel Drilling (July 2567)
Saphan Phut Yodfa Station, the first underground station on the Thonburi side, is located under Prajadhipok Road, before the Ban Khaek intersection. This station connects Sam Yot Station on the Phra Nakhon side to Saphan Phut Yodfa Station on the Thonburi side. The progress in Contract 3, Phan Fah - Saphan Phut section, as of June 2567, shows 32.67% completion in civil works.
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) announced that the ITD-NWR MRT Joint Venture, responsible for the design and construction of the running tunnels and underground stations for the MRT Purple Line project, Tao Poon - Rat Burana (Kanchanaphisek Ring Road) section, Contract 3, Phan Fah - Saphan Phut section, needs to extend the road closure period for outbound traffic. This affects the area from the Phra Pok Klao Bridge ramp to the 100th Anniversary Celebration Memorial (Wongwian Lek) and changes the traffic flow on the Saphan Phut ramp from inbound to outbound to prepare the area for tunnel drilling at Saphan Phut Station from July 10 to September 30, 2567. The traffic management will follow two patterns:
1. **Pattern 1:** Monday to Friday, from 7 PM to 4 PM the next day, Prajadhipok Road's outbound side will have two lanes available, and the inbound side will operate normally. On Saturdays and Sundays, this pattern will be in effect all day.
2. **Pattern 2:** Monday to Friday, from 4 PM to 7 PM, the inbound lane will be closed from Khlong Somdet Chao Phraya to the Saphan Phut ramp, and traffic on the ramp will be redirected from inbound to outbound. This will provide three lanes for outbound traffic in the closed area, and inbound traffic will be rerouted via the Phra Pok Klao Bridge.
The project is scheduled to open for service in 2571.
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