Crossy Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Google Lens translation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchis Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I am not surprised. it felt unsafe to ride it the few times I did, like a light construction and not stable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeworld Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Was looking at the train passing by at Bangkapi a few days ago, thought everything was operational again. Travelled from Srinakarin to Samrong on this last year (2023) and the ride was quite uncomfortable. The Innovia Mororail system has been around for 40 years and recently a city in the US have signed a contract for it. "Alstom wins €250m contract for Innovia monorail system in US The contract has a duration of seven years, with an option for a further one year." https://www.railway-technology.com/news/alstom-innovia-monorail-system-us/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 That is a pity, especially for those passengers who have started to rely on the service. Whilst the trains are proven in service elsewhere, this is the first time a Thai company has constructed a monorail guideway system. will be interesting to see what the actual problem is and whether it affects the Pink Line, using the same rolling stock/guideway system as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 (edited) More falling debris...lucky no one has been injured or killed. Yellow Line monorail halted after metal parts fall onto street below https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/general/40036781 Earlier this year it was a wheel falling off. What a joke. Yellow Line’s wheel deal: MRT mishap takes a detour, hits taxi, driver escapes unscathed near Bangkok https://aseannow.com/topic/1315994-yellow-line’s-wheel-deal-mrt-mishap-takes-a-detour-hits-taxi-driver-escapes-unscathed-near-bangkok/ Edited March 29 by bamnutsak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 13 minutes ago, Classic Ray said: That is a pity, especially for those passengers who have started to rely on the service. Whilst the trains are proven in service elsewhere, this is the first time a Thai company has constructed a monorail guideway system. will be interesting to see what the actual problem is and whether it affects the Pink Line, using the same rolling stock/guideway system as well. They did these on the cheap and quickly I think that they are proving that Thailand does not have a company that can do it. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 9 minutes ago, Classic Ray said: That is a pity, especially for those passengers who have started to rely on the service. Whilst the trains are proven in service elsewhere, this is the first time a Thai company has constructed a monorail guideway system. will be interesting to see what the actual problem is and whether it affects the Pink Line, using the same rolling stock/guideway system as well. conductor rail falls off, pink line had the same issue already last December, this time it didn't looks as catastrophic as it was the inside rail that broke off, and got caught in the walkway between the concrete guideways (rails) whereas the outside one broke off and fell to the street clearly there are issue with the material of mounting hardware or how they're attached to the concrete, last time it happened they said they had 'inspected' the tracks but that it happened again means they'll need to replace whatever it is that fails for the whole length of the tracks of both lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 (edited) Twelve vehicles (nine automobiles and three motorcycles) were damaged by falling debris. A train stalled between stations and passengers had to exit the train and walk along the viaduct to the nearest station. https://twitter.com/i/status/1773182124503286113 It looks like a significant failure of that cable housing. I think this has happened before, maybe on the Pink Line? Edited March 29 by bamnutsak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 2 hours ago, bamnutsak said: It looks like a significant failure of that cable housing. I think this has happened before, maybe on the Pink Line? Yeah, it's the power rail, same thing as fell off the Pink Line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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george Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Bangkok’s MRT Yellow Line resumes limited service after disruption The Metropolitan Rapid Transit’s (MRT) Yellow Line in Bangkok recommenced limited operations following a disruption caused by loose parts falling from the track. From today, March 29, the service will operate with a temporary 20% fare discount until full service resumes. The incident yesterday prompted a collaborative investigation involving representatives from the Eastern Bangkok Monorail Co. Ltd. (EBM), the Transport Ministry, the Department of Rail Transport, and the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA). The Yellow Line, managed by EBM, operates between Lat Phrao and Samrong. Preliminary findings indicate that a finger plate on the rail’s expansion joint was displaced as a passing train caused it and other debris to fall. This led to a disruption in the electrical systems of the rail between Kalatan (YL12) and Si Udom (YL16) stations, resulting in the service suspension on the 30.4km line. In a statement today, EBM announced the service resumption with a revised train frequency to enable technicians to replace the damaged rail and equipment. While this work is ongoing, passengers will benefit from a 20% fare discount. -- The Thaiger 2024-03-29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Confuscious Posted March 29 Popular Post Share Posted March 29 8 hours ago, kingstonkid said: They did these on the cheap and quickly I think that they are proving that Thailand does not have a company that can do it. And they are going to build a Nuclear Power Plant? God help us!!! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalbanana Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 2 hours ago, george said: caused it and other debris to fall 2 hours ago, george said: a revised train frequency to enable technicians to replace the damaged rail and equipment. While this work is ongoing, passengers will benefit from a 20% fare discount. Just replacing the bit that fell off with a price reduction to entice won't fix it. How about installing safety barriers or netting along the whole length of the line so that the public won't be in direct line of fire of things that will inevitably fall off again in future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wongkitlo Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 (edited) 2 hours ago, Confuscious said: And they are going to build a Nuclear Power Plant? God help us!!! Mai bpen rai Edited March 29 by Wongkitlo Edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobU Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 On 3/29/2024 at 7:50 AM, Classic Ray said: That is a pity, especially for those passengers who have started to rely on the service. Whilst the trains are proven in service elsewhere, this is the first time a Thai company has constructed a monorail guideway system. will be interesting to see what the actual problem is and whether it affects the Pink Line, using the same rolling stock/guideway system as well. According to other sources bits fell off (again) and damaged a car and a motorbike. Parts of the system were found scattered over the road below. I don't understand how the owners of this company and other big businesses get away with poor maintenance and dangerous installations. One day there will be a major incident where one of the trains details and falls to the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 The design of the power supply system has been successfully used on other monorails in the world. Maybe they need to be looking at the quality of installation onto the guideway, and its inspection and certification. I hope it’s an isolated occurrence and there will be no more teething troubles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamus Yaigh Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 14 minutes ago, Classic Ray said: I hope it’s an isolated occurrence and there will be no more teething troubles. But its not isolated is it? Things have fallen off onto cars below multiple times now. There is a fundamental flaw in the design and construction that needs addressing and it will take a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 In the near future, Loud Speakers will be placed under the train lines, the song being played will be " Train Parts Keep Falling on My Head " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NedR69 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 On 3/28/2024 at 11:16 AM, freeworld said: The Innovia Mororail system has been around for 40 years and recently a city in the US have signed a contract for it. "Alstom wins €250m contract for Innovia monorail system in US https://www.railway-technology.com/news/alstom-innovia-monorail-system-us/ The difference is building codes, inspections, standards, licensing, and more. One country has few, the other country has many and they are enforced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchis Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 21 hours ago, george said: passengers will benefit from a 20% fare discount. we've got an unreliable monorail but we'll let you ride it cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 On 3/29/2024 at 4:40 PM, Confuscious said: And they are going to build a Nuclear Power Plant? God help us!!! Might get me thinking of going to Pakistan I think that will be far enough away and still have the warm weather 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Wait until they have to evacuate trains in the dark, during heavy rain, with damaged electrical systems. What could go wrong. I think they've been lucky so far. Maybe best to shut down both Yellow and Pink lines for an independent safety audit - could be done over Songkhran. Or they could just buy more amulets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 The monorails in Brockway, Ogdenville and North Haverbrook, all had issues when they started operating too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 On 3/31/2024 at 10:30 AM, Mr Meeseeks said: The monorails in Brockway, Ogdenville and North Haverbrook, all had issues when they started operating too. KL too. And KL has repeatedly had them over the last twenty years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 First place I'd look is to see if the money for construction was "diverted", and shonky products used instead of the proper ones. Swampy had a lot of problems due to shoddy products being used, but most of us know why that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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