webfact Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 First look at the new MRT Purple Line (PHOTOS)By Coconuts BangkokPhoto: BKKTrainsBANGKOK: -- Website BKKTrains released photos of the new MRT Purple Line last night, which is scheduled to open on Mother’s Day (Aug. 12).The much-anticipated new line will be the MRT’s first overground line and will run from Taopoon station in Bang Sue district and goes up north to Bang Yai district in Nonthaburi, spanning a total of 23 kilometers.One complaint that the purple line has already gotten is that it doesn’t connect with the current MRT line, the blue line. The last station on the blue line, Bang Sue, is a kilometer away from the first station on the purple line.Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/05/30/first-look-new-mrt-purple-line-revealed-photos-- Coconuts Bangkok 2016-05-31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourAces Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 OH-horrrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allane Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I think I saw a mention somewhere of a shuttle bus between the two ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toany Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Thainess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusBoy Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 That is not a real photo, there are only 8 people out of 30+ that are on their smartphones (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I think I saw a mention somewhere of a shuttle bus between the two ? Integrated public transport seems to be impossible over here. Wonder if the taxi "business" has a hand in this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob12345 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I think I saw a mention somewhere of a shuttle bus between the two ? I believe the shuttle bus goes for about 500 meters, after which you need to take a motortaxi to the canal where you can take a boat. That boat will bring you to about 50 meters from the MRT station, but unfortunately there is a busy road in between within crossing. They recommend you to take a taxi there to finally reach the MRT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiKneeTim Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 A fully integrated system with single pay, like London Oyster card, would be nice too! I now have prepaid cards for London, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, I'd like to add a Bangkok card to the collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhodie Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 A fully integrated system with single pay, like London Oyster card, would be nice too! I now have prepaid cards for London, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, I'd like to add a Bangkok card to the collection! http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/02/11/all-one-bts-mrt-spider-card-launch-august But I think it may be delayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodknock Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 the rabbit card was supposed to do all, never did and never will. usual Thai. failure. wow, can't wait for the #8 bus to take card!!!!! Ha-Ha how are conductors going to take cards, or is the bus going to wait for each person to pay?? Ha-Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeandduke Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 This is the first I've heard that it doesn't connect with the blue line. Unbelievable. No, I know, quite believable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 This is the first I've heard that it doesn't connect with the blue line. Unbelievable. No, I know, quite believable. Of course it connects to the Blue Line, or will, just not yet. The 1km Blue Line extension from Bang Sue to Tao Poon is well under way with work slated to complete early next year BUT There seem to be major issues with a contract to run the Blue Line trains that extra 1km and no trains will run there until that issue is solved. Hence the bus service. Even without the missing-link Blue Line smart cards will work on the Purple Line and vice-versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taony Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I think I saw a mention somewhere of a shuttle bus between the two ?I believe the shuttle bus goes for about 500 meters, after which you need to take a motortaxi to the canal where you can take a boat. That boat will bring you to about 50 meters from the MRT station, but unfortunately there is a busy road in between within crossing. They recommend you to take a taxi there to finally reach the MRT. Repeat in reverse when you get to your destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiKneeTim Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) A fully integrated system with single pay, like London Oyster card, would be nice too! I now have prepaid cards for London, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, I'd like to add a Bangkok card to the collection! http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/02/11/all-one-bts-mrt-spider-card-launch-august But I think it may be delayed. Spider card: can be used on tollways too! That would be useful on the taxi ride from Don Muang to our hotel after flying in from smallesville!The amount of money they'll make from unused credit in the first year or two should pay for the infrastructure! Edited June 1, 2016 by ThaiKneeTim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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