## SRT Orders Landscaping, Taxi Management Around Don Mueang Red Line Station
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June 14, 2025 | 09:57 AM
Last Updated: June 14, 2025 | 10:02 AM
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has met with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to accelerate **landscaping** around Don Mueang Red Line Station. They've ordered the **organization of public transport and shops**, and are preparing to **repair wavy road surfaces** in the Kamphaeng Phet 6 area.
Mr. Werris Amrapal, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), revealed that the SRT visited the area to follow up on the progress of the Khlong Prem Prachakorn development. This is a collaboration between the SRT and several government agencies to improve the surrounding landscape and enhance the quality of life for residents along the canal, while promoting systematic and sustainable public space utilization.
During this visit, the area under the Don Mueang Red Line suburban railway station was inspected to establish guidelines for **organizing the space** to ensure safety and orderliness. Relevant departments were instructed to expedite **landscaping improvements** and add facilities suitable for the community's environment.
Additionally, the SRT checked and urged the repair of the **lighting system** under the station to make it brighter, enhancing safety for pedestrians at night. The closure of the railway crossing fence connecting to Vibhavadi Rangsit Road was also ordered to **prevent frequent accidents**.
Furthermore, parking areas are being **systematized** to efficiently accommodate usage during peak hours. Instructions were also given to promptly install **"no long-term parking during peak hours or overnight parking" signs**. Violators will be immediately reported to the police for legal action.
Mr. Werris added that while the number of **unauthorized shops** on SRT property is small, initial orders have been given to quickly **regularize them** in accordance with the law. The SRT will also coordinate with the Treasury Department to request the use of some land near Don Mueang Station to **build a connecting staircase** between the community and the station, facilitating convenience for passengers and improving the quality of life for residents.
Concurrently, the SRT will collaborate with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to **regulate Grab Taxi motorcycle taxis** and other public transportation systems, as well as **repair the wavy road surface** in the Kamphaeng Phet 6 area, which the SRT has already handed over to the BMA.
"The SRT will coordinate with district offices of the BMA, the Treasury Department, and local police stations to integrate problem-solving systematically. All parties have been strictly reminded to comply with the law," Mr. Werris stated.
Regarding the parking area under the Don Mueang station building, it needs to be urgently **organized to facilitate** people using the Red Line train. This space is not for anyone to use freely and impact actual train users.
In the past, the SRT has continuously accelerated **landscaping improvements** in various areas, including **organizing the area around Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal** and holding "Big Cleaning Day Bang Sue Ruam Jai Ruam Phalang Khon Thai Khuen Phuen Thi Sa-ard Phuea Prachachon" (Bang Sue United Hearts, Thai People Unite, Return Clean Space for People) volunteer activities.
Additionally, staff and volunteers have been mobilized to help maintain cleanliness around Bang Sue Junction Station up to the southern railway underpass. Serious **legal action** is also being taken against those who use SRT property without permission to fully protect the SRT's assets and interests, and to sustainably reduce public area encroachment issues.
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Red Line Expansion: Wongwian Yai-Mahachai Section Under Review
Source: Daily News
Friday, July 11, 2025, 05:30 AM
135 Million Baht Contract for Study Review, Design, EIA, and TOR Completion by Next Year
The "Daily News Transport Innovation Team" reports that a consortium, operating under the name Tesco Co., Ltd. (comprising Tesco Co., Ltd., MHPM Co., Ltd., MAA Consultant Co., Ltd., and Decade Consultant Co., Ltd.), has begun reviewing the feasibility study, detailed design, environmental impact assessment (EIA) report preparation, and drafting of the terms of reference (TOR) for the **Red Line suburban railway project, Wongwian Yai-Mahachai section**, spanning 33 kilometers.
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) signed a contract with the consortium for approximately 135 million baht and issued a Notice to Proceed (NTP) on May 30, 2025. The work is expected to take 450 days, with completion anticipated by August 2026.
The Wongwian Yai-Mahachai section is part of the extension of the Dark Red Line suburban railway project (Red Line) from Hua Lamphong to Wongwian Yai-Mahachai, covering 37 kilometers. This extension is included in the 20-year Master Plan for Mass Transit System Development in Bangkok and its Vicinity (M-Map) (2010-2029). Furthermore, it's also in M-Map 2, where the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTTPP) has categorized it as a "Group B" route with high potential, subject to a review of operations after 2029.
The purpose of this review is to re-evaluate the original study by the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP), which designed an elevated railway. However, the EIA for the Hua Lamphong-Wongwian Yai section was not approved due to issues with crossing the Chao Phraya River. Therefore, a new review is necessary to enable construction. Initially, the SRT will proceed with the construction of the 33-km Wongwian Yai-Mahachai section, which has already been approved by the Commission for the Management of Land Traffic (CMLT). This section will be entirely elevated.
Upon completion of the study review, the SRT will have a clearer operational plan for the Hua Lamphong-Wongwian Yai section. It may need to be adjusted to an underground tunnel beneath the Chao Phraya River, including the entire section being underground, to ensure EIA approval and minimize impact on the public. This is because the original design would have required extensive land expropriation and acquisition of properties, given the significant increase in urban communities.
Concurrently, approval for the construction of the Wongwian Yai-Mahachai section will be sought from the Ministry of Transport for submission to the Cabinet for consideration. This step is expected to take approximately one year. If approved, the bidding process to select a contractor will take about eight months, with construction commencing before late 2028. The construction period is estimated at four years, with services expected to begin around late 2032. Passengers will be able to conveniently connect to the existing Bangkok metropolitan railway network, linking with the Purple Line (South) from Tao Poon-Rat Burana and the Green Line (Silom Line) at Wongwian Yai Station to travel into the city and various areas.
A contract worth 135 million baht has been signed with the Tesco Joint Venture to review the study results for the 33 km Dark Red Line section from Wongwian Yai to Mahachai. This includes design work, EIA preparation, and drafting of the Terms of Reference (TOR), all to be completed by August of next year. Construction is anticipated to begin in late 2028, with service commencing in late 2032.
The "Daily News Transport Innovation Team" reported that the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) signed a contract with the consortium, operating under the name Tesco Co., Ltd. The consortium comprises Tesco Co., Ltd., MHPM Co., Ltd., MAA Consultant Co., Ltd., and DKAD Consultant Co., Ltd. The contract is for the review of the feasibility study, detailed design, preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report, and drafting of the bidding documents for the Dark Red Line suburban railway project, Wongwian Yai Mahachai section, spanning 33 kilometers. The contract is valued at approximately 135 million baht. A Notice to Proceed (NTP) was issued on May 30, 2025. The work is expected to take 450 days, with completion around August 2026.
The Wongwian Yai-Mahachai section is part of the Dark Red Line suburban railway project, Hua Lamphong-Wongwian Yai-Mahachai section, approximately 37 km long. This project is included in the 20-year (2010-2029) Master Plan for the Development of Mass Transit Rail Systems in Bangkok and its Vicinity (M-Map). It is also listed in M-Map 2, where the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) categorized it under Group B, indicating a high-potential route for re-evaluation after 2029.
The current review of the study is a re-evaluation of the original study conducted by the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP), which designed an elevated railway. However, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the previous design was not approved, primarily due to issues with the Hua Lamphong-Wongwian Yai section, especially where it crosses the Chao Phraya River. This necessitates a complete re-evaluation, as the project would otherwise remain unbuilt. Initially, the SRT will proceed with the Wongwian Yai-Mahachai section (approximately 33 km), which has already received approval from the Commission for the Management of Road Traffic (CMRT). This section will be entirely elevated.
Once the review of the study is complete, the SRT will submit the project for construction approval to the Ministry of Transport, which will then propose it for Cabinet consideration. This approval process is estimated to take about one year. If approved, the bidding process to find a contractor will take approximately eight months. Construction of the Wongwian Yai-Mahachai section is expected to begin around late 2028, take approximately four years to complete, and open for service around late 2032.
Upon opening, the Wongwian Yai-Mahachai section will allow passengers to conveniently connect with the Bangkok metropolitan railway network. Connections will be available with the Purple Line (South) (Tao Poon-Rat Burana section) and the Green Line (Silom Line) at Wongwian Yai Station, facilitating travel into the city center and other areas. However, the Hua Lamphong-Wongwian Yai section will require a new study and review. It may need to be adjusted to an underground tunnel beneath the Chao Phraya River, and remain underground throughout the entire section, to ensure EIA approval and minimize impact on the public. The original design would have required extensive land expropriation and acquisition of numerous properties due to the significant increase in urban communities in the area.
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