Suvarnabhumi Airport explains the problem of the APM driverless electric train which had a temporary malfunction, causing the delay of 4 flights. It was revealed that there was a problem with the backup power system. Unable to supply power to the APM system.
In the case of the APM electric train, the Automatic Passenger Transport (APM) provides passenger pick-up and drop-off services (Shuttle Bus) between the SAT – 1 building and the passenger building. of Suvarnabhumi Airport Samut Prakan Province There was a disruption and service was not possible at 9.45am, with approximately 2,422 passengers using the service, as reported in the news.
On February 23, 2024, Dr. Keerati Kitmanawat, President of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT), revealed that today there was a problem with the Automated Passenger Transport System (APM), the service was unable to be available at 9am :45. From a preliminary investigation it was established that the cause occurred during Suvarnabhumi Airport (Suvarnabhumi Airport) was interrupted by the main electrical system. Check the system according to the specified maintenance plan.
During this period a backup power system is normally used. But in this test the backup power system had a flaw. This made it impossible to supply electricity to the APM system, causing APM trains to temporarily stop running.
When the cause was discovered, the RTA immediately sent officials to repair the system and it took about 3 hours for the APM electric train to return to normal service.
AOT will hurry to investigate the cause in detail at Aero Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd., responsible for maintaining the APM electric train system, and find preventive measures so that this does not happen again.
Kittipong Kittikachorn, director of Suvarnabhumi Airport, revealed that during the APM electric rail system failure between 9.45am and 1pm, there were 3 inbound flights and 7 outbound flights, with approximately 2,422 passengers using the service. RTA launches contingency plan in case APM electric train stops operation. Organizing staff to facilitate passengers.
In addition, the Royal Thai Police and Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, the ground service provider, have also arranged a shuttle bus to temporarily pick up and drop off passengers between SAT Building – 1 and the passenger terminal. There are 4 delayed flights Fly for 30 minutes without leaving any passengers behind.
The Police Headquarters apologizes for what happened. and ready to accept all suggestions If a service user needs assistance with an incident that occurred at the Police Station, they can contact the Police Station Security Center on telephone number 02-132-4000 or if they have any questions, you can ask for more information at AOT Contact. Center 1722
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