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5 minutes ago, Lakegeneve said:

Yes, it will run along Lam Lukka rd. It is listed as #18 in the list above under (C) with the estimated tender date of 2019/20.

 

I still think that this is accurate as MRTA has been stating that they wish to do this and the last section of the southern extension soon, but the reality is that the delays  to the Purple and Orange line extensions will push this back. In reality, it should be contracted before the full northern extension opens in late 2019. 

 

Here is a recent update of the Northern extension if you have good long sight vision....

 

Might be a trick of the lens but some of those stations look really close together!

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16 hours ago, melvinmelvin said:

 

I am also a fan of mass transit systems. But I have some serious doubts re the wisdom of what they are doing in BKK ++.

I am reasonably sure they will strongly regret this within 10 years.

 

Several new transport systems are being designed and built, all incompatible,

electric light

skytrain

mrt-underground

srt

monorail

and I am sure there are more

 

If you look at BKK, you do not need to go far from the city centre before you find large areas of undeveloped land,

can be used for housing can be used for business or both.

When that happens a major shift in transport requirements will surface. In order to cater for that you need flexibility

in the transport network. You dont have that. Too many incompatible systems.

Many have written on this exact issue including moi over the years. (If you go back a few years into this thread you'll find a few posts that I wrote on this exact issue).

 

I have been especially critical of the private concessionaire model used in Bangkok which I regard as flawed and which has lead to many of the problems we have experienced especially in relation to overcrowding and the delay of integrated ticketing. The lack of integrated ticketing is particularly appalling given the long delays and that it is the norm nearly everywhere else for decades. 

 

The general lack of integration and interoperability is a big problem has it limits future options and has a complete lack of operational logic most highlighted by the SRT commuter red line plans. Heavy rail lines changed to monorail (Yellow and Pink) will have long term problems which I've mentioned numerous times.

 

However, after years of delays and constant govt changes interfering with the process, we basically have to accept what is being built now and be happy that many lines have finally progressed to the point where we will have a basic, decent network in a few years. Major remedies will be required in the future to improve the network. However, when you look at major highway construction, new airports or other transport infrastructure built in Thailand that has always been the case (and most likely will continue to be so). 

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10 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

Might be a trick of the lens but some of those stations look really close together!

Ave is around 1km apart. I'm actually surprised that the lens could film some of the more northern stations up near Lak Si circle. Impressive. (I wonder what/who else the owner is filming from his Suplai condo....?)

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47 minutes ago, Lakegeneve said:

Many have written on this exact issue including moi over the years. (If you go back a few years into this thread you'll find a few posts that I wrote on this exact issue).

 

I have been especially critical of the private concessionaire model used in Bangkok which I regard as flawed and which has lead to many of the problems we have experienced especially in relation to overcrowding and the delay of integrated ticketing. The lack of integrated ticketing is particularly appalling given the long delays and that it is the norm nearly everywhere else for decades. 

 

The general lack of integration and interoperability is a big problem has it limits future options and has a complete lack of operational logic most highlighted by the SRT commuter red line plans. Heavy rail lines changed to monorail (Yellow and Pink) will have long term problems which I've mentioned numerous times.

 

However, after years of delays and constant govt changes interfering with the process, we basically have to accept what is being built now and be happy that many lines have finally progressed to the point where we will have a basic, decent network in a few years. Major remedies will be required in the future to improve the network. However, when you look at major highway construction, new airports or other transport infrastructure built in Thailand that has always been the case (and most likely will continue to be so). 

 

right Leman, am happy we agree on that

It will cost an arm or several and a couple of legs to sort this out in 10-15 years time

 

integrated ticketing - including water transport - look forward to  that - just might happen before I perish

 

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Hey guys,

 

reading this one http://www.atmegacity.com/400rai-megacity-67billion/

 

Planned investments such as the MRT Yellow Line and the BMA’s rail line that will connect the BTS Sukhumvit Line with Suvarnabhumi Airport stand to support further growth in the area.

 

Does anyone has more information? Here at Mega Bangna everyone is already marketing with the BTS (e.g. new Condos) , but I wonder when UDOM Suk will be connected with Mega Bangna.   (I tried to search here a bit but hard to follow this topic and all information)

 

I found also this one https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bang_Na–Suvarnabhumi_Line   and this one as the latest news https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/transport/1475937/bts-musters-resources-for-rail-projects

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@Lakegeneve  I really thank you for that insights. Would wish that the officials have a plan like this.


I have to say I see it coming because Mega Bangna is pushing hard and they want it to get more people there.  It's crazy what Mega is pushing but they going now for Megacity ?  so yeah everything can change but what I hear is that Samut Prakan has the money as the district. 

 

 

(Disclaimer I am interested into it for the land prices)  

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On 4 October 2018 at 4:31 PM, blackcab said:

@Lakegeneve Do you have any info about the missing S4 Suksa Wittaya station please? Outside AIA Sathorn Tower there is a banner with the words "Sky Bridge Coming Soon".

It was due to be built from mid this year but the tendered. It seems more like starting in the 1st quarter of next year? It will only take 9-12 months to build and fit out. 

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I don't see it in the English language press, but BMA have announced that the eastern extension of the BTS (past Samrong) will be free to use when it opens in December until "early next year".

 

Rabbit users need do nothing and travellers going outside the extension will be able to buy tickets from the machines, but travellers wishing to journey within the extension will need to visit the ticket office to get their free ticket.

 

Maximum fare for the entire system will be capped at 65 Baht.

 

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It now seems that N9 (outside central Ladprao), the first stop past Mo Chit on the north extension is cited for operation in August next year, a >6 month delay on what was previously thought.

 

Looking at the status of the civil works even that is likely pushing it.

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It now seems that N9 (outside central Ladprao), the first stop past Mo Chit on the north extension is cited for operation in August next year, a >6 month delay on what was previously thought.
 
Looking at the status of the civil works even that is likely pushing it.
I hope they get to manage to build the surrounding infrastructure on time. I'm not sure if you or another poster mentioned that they are planning to tear down the small shopping area in front of Central and remodel the whole area including skywalk access.
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On 10/10/2018 at 5:36 AM, Crossy said:

It now seems that N9 (outside central Ladprao), the first stop past Mo Chit on the north extension is cited for operation in August next year, a >6 month delay on what was previously thought.

 

Looking at the status of the civil works even that is likely pushing it.

 agree with your Crossy, the MRTA has been stating that this station will open in March 2019 which I took to mean sometime in the 2nd quarter. I pass there semi regularly and it is patently obvious that a March opening will not be met given that work on the actual station has not commenced and the viaduct is still being built. However, once they do start on the station structure most the civil works are built very quickly given the installation of pre-fab beams etc. It is the fitting out that always seems to take 2-3 times as long as it should, especially with the signalling and electrical systems. 

 

Late 2nd quarter 2019 is still achievable if everything falls into place. Of course the irony here is that they should be aiming to open up the whole section to Ratcha Yothin intersection first as the 1st Phase rather than just one station. 

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4 minutes ago, Lakegeneve said:

Of course the irony here is that they should be aiming to open up the whole section to Ratcha Yothin intersection first as the 1st Phase rather than just one station. 

It might still happen that way, the far end of the line is far more complete than N9 so systems installation could start, there's a depot up there too so test running could commence before N9 is ready. Whether it will actually work out I doubt. 

 

It's enough stress trying to be ready for E16-E23 to open on December 5th, only 7 weeks and counting. 

 

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On 10/16/2018 at 10:03 AM, tom in bangkok said:

I saw some trains riding slowly from BTS Samrong heading south through Samut Prakan yesterday, hopefully this means the new stations will actually open in December?

It looks like December 6th is going to be the opening date, plus the extension will be free to ride for the first four months.

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1 hour ago, FarangryBirds said:

It looks like December 6th is going to be the opening date, plus the extension will be free to ride for the first four months.

 

Can anyone answer the question as to whether the capacity in the core of the system (let's say Phaya Thai to On Nut) is going to be increased with the opening of the extension?  They can increase capacity either through running trains more frequently or adding carriages to the existing trains.  As far as I can tell, the new trains ordered will only cover service on the extension and will not bring more service to the rest of the system.  Surely this new extension will bring in additional riders to the core, which is already jammed in the stations, at the turnstiles, and on the platforms.  What is BTS going to do to accommodate these additional passengers?

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1 hour ago, Nit Noi said:

 

Can anyone answer the question as to whether the capacity in the core of the system (let's say Phaya Thai to On Nut) is going to be increased with the opening of the extension?  They can increase capacity either through running trains more frequently or adding carriages to the existing trains.  As far as I can tell, the new trains ordered will only cover service on the extension and will not bring more service to the rest of the system.  Surely this new extension will bring in additional riders to the core, which is already jammed in the stations, at the turnstiles, and on the platforms.  What is BTS going to do to accommodate these additional passengers?

Still aiming for opening on the 5th....not sure where the 6th came from?

 

Regarding capacity, read the post on rolling stock back 5 or 6 pages for some critical points on this issue. There will still be overcrowding, esp in the early months as most of the rolling stock (factored for future growth) has yet to be delivered. The BTS model is to maximise pax numbers while delaying rolling stock expenditure as long as possible. Wait until the MRT Yellow and Pink lines open, they will be worse. 

 

It will probably only eventually change if a couple of people die.......On this issue alone, the concession granted to the BTS should not be extended. 

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Can anyone answer the question as to whether the capacity in the core of the system (let's say Phaya Thai to On Nut) is going to be increased with the opening of the extension?  They can increase capacity either through running trains more frequently or adding carriages to the existing trains.  As far as I can tell, the new trains ordered will only cover service on the extension and will not bring more service to the rest of the system.  Surely this new extension will bring in additional riders to the core, which is already jammed in the stations, at the turnstiles, and on the platforms.  What is BTS going to do to accommodate these additional passengers?
What is BTS going to do? Very little I would think. Rumour has it that some of the new carriages have fewer seats and more standing room; but that is about it.

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Hi @Lakegeneve, do you have any updated information on the Airport Link? Specifically:

 

- When the carriages that are under maintenance will be completed and put back into service?

- When (if?) the 4th carriage on the old Express trains will be converted from a luggage carriage to a passenger carriage?

- When more rolling stock will be ordered?

 

 

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So what is the latest, when stations beyond Samrong on the Sukhumvit line will open? Further, several past comments about running more trains to increase capacity (or longer trains)–but what will happen at Asok and Siam stations where there are already jammed beyond capacityat rush hours?

 

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So what is the latest, when stations beyond Samrong on the Sukhumvit line will open? Further, several past comments about running more trains to increase capacity (or longer trains)–but what will happen at Asok and Siam stations where there are already jammed beyond capacityat rush hours?
 
5 December

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On 8 November 2018 at 2:15 PM, flbkk said:

So what is the latest, when stations beyond Samrong on the Sukhumvit line will open? 

 

I had to laugh when I read this.....there was literally 3 posts just a few above yours in this same page which gave the opening date! 

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