Free rides on MRT Blue Line extension

 

   

BANGKOK, 29 July 2019 (NNT) - To celebrate His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s 67th birthday on Sunday (July 28), the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand will offer free services to commuters using its Blue Line extension from Wat Mangkorn station to Tha Phra station between July 29 and September 28, 2019.

 

The Blue Line extension consists of five stations, including Wat Mangkorn, Sam Yot, Sanam Chai, Itsaraphap and Tha Phra. Passengers can ride for free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the two-month test run.

 

Three trains will be in service for this route. They will take about eight minutes to reach each station. Commuters can change trains at Hua Lamphong station if they want to proceed to the Blue Line extension.

 

Passengers can insert their coins or tickets to enter and exit the MRT’s automatic turnstiles at each station as usual. They can buy the coins or tickets at the vending machines in all stations.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2019-07-29

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10am to 4pm.

Absolutely no use to school kids then.

Pointless exercise if you ask me.

Great for visitors who want to visit Chinatown or the river and the palace - and those hours should suit your average tourist just fine.