Rail transport following the pink sky train During Muang Thong Thani, 20% of the progress has been reached. Accelerate the construction work and open for public service as soon as possible.
Today (May 30, 2023) Mr. Athiphu Jitranukhro Deputy Director General of the Department of Rail Transport along with officials from the Department of Rail Transport Visit the area to follow the progress of the construction work Ready to listen to problems and obstacles in the implementation of the Pink Line Project, Khae Rai – Min Buri Division and the extension of Si Rat Station – Muang Thong Thani, to collect and discuss solutions. to be able to open for service soon
Mr Athiphu said that this visit was to follow up on the construction progress and prepare for the opening of services. It was discovered that between Chaeng Watthana Station 14 (PK11) and the National Telecommunications Station (PK13) could not proceed with the construction of the route. up-down (The outer side going to Khae Rai Intersection) due to overlapping areas with other agencies’ projects. delayed construction the Department of Rail Transport has proposed to open some services first, such as from Lak Si Station to Min Buri Station to be a feeder for the Green Line and the suburban train of the red line Including the mitigation of traffic congestion problems. safety and related laws for the convenience of the public to travel safely
Mr. said He further pointed out that he had followed up on the construction of the MRT Pink Line Project, an extension to Si Rat Station. to Muang Thong Thani, a distance of 3.2 kilometers, with 2 stations: Muang Thong Thani Impact Station (MT01), located near the IMPACT roundabout and Lake Thani Muang Thong Station (MT02) is next to Muang Thong Thani Lake. near thunder dome When the project is completed, it is believed that it will help facilitate people to travel to see exhibitions or sporting events held. And greatly reduce the amount of traffic on the roads in this area.
Mr. said It was finally reported that Currently, the MRT Pink Line Project has made progress in April 2023 with 96.43% in the main route and 20.41% in the extension. by the Rail Transport Department It will speed up and push for a service as soon as possible at least on the main route In order to facilitate the people who want to travel to contact the government or different messages. along the route of the electric train Because as you know, Chaengwattana Road to Ram Inthra Road It is considered the road with the highest traffic congestion on the roads in and around Bangkok.
the MRT Pink Line Project Including electric trains of various colors which are open for service are about to open for service or are under construction contribute to reducing the number of cars on the road reducing traffic congestion as well as reducing problems PM2.5 dust