Bangkok’s Blue Line extension authorities select Thales to deliver seamless ticketing experience as commuter growth soars

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Bangkok’s Blue Line extension authorities select Thales to deliver seamless ticketing experience as commuter growth soars

 

ⓒ Thales 

 

Reinforcing its strengths in the Thai transportation market, Thales has been selected by the Bangkok Expressway Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) and CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited (CK) to deliver the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system for the Bangkok metro’s Blue Line Extension.

 

The Chaloem Ratchamongkhon MRT line, better known as the Blue Line, was the first of Bangkok’s underground metro lines to open in 2004. Thales is the incumbent supplier of the automatic fare collection system for the existing Blue Line, which now comprises 18 stations. The extension will see an additional 19 stations that will support increased capacity and a seamless passenger experience as Bangkok seeks to alleviate traffic congestion in its metropolitan area and connect commuters travelling from outlying areas of the city.

 

The full extension of the Blue Line is expected to open by March 2020 with daily ridership expected to rise significantly by over 230,000 commuters.

 

Thanks to its TransCity™ ticketing solution, Thales is well-positioned to support this extension, while increasing current Automatic Fare Collection capacity in the Blue Line’s existing stations.

 

In-line with the Group’s mission of building its local industrial capacity and transferring technology, Thales in Thailand will expand its team of local engineers and program management organisation to support this and future programs. The team’s mission will focus on training local industry to be able to build on the existing AFC technology and continue post-deployment support that will enable BEM to operate, maintain and enhance the system.

 

Thales is a world leader in ground transportation solutions with successful deliveries of numerous metro projects in Hong Kong, Japan, Mainland China, Malaysia and Singapore. In the area of ticketing, Thales has successfully delivered ticketing solutions for some of the world’s largest metro systems, including in the cities of Cairo and New Delhi.

 

Quote: “Thales is committed to enhancing the skillsets and expertise of the Thai transportation industry, aligned with Thailand’s goals to strengthen its local industrial capabilities. We want to accompany Thailand in its big ambition towards developing a robust urban rail transport network” Tommy Ayouty, Country Director, Thales in Thailand.

 

-- Thales 2017-08-23

 

[zaphod reborn]

Another ticketing system created because someone needed a kickback.  Thailand will never have a universal mass-transit ticketing system.

[Estrada]

4 hours ago, zaphod reborn said:

Another ticketing system created because someone needed a kickback.  Thailand will never have a universal mass-transit ticketing system.

 

4 hours ago, zaphod reborn said:

Another ticketing system created because someone needed a kickback.  Thailand will never have a universal mass-transit ticketing system.

They are only talking about BEMs ticket system being reprogrammed to cover both the Purple and Blue Line which are both operated by BEM. As for the Universal Ticket system, this was only awaiting the resolution of the argument with the MRTA as to the operator of the Blue Line Extension and the Purple line, which has now been resolved. The MoU between BTS and BEM for the joint (Universal) ticketing system "Mangmoom card" will be signed on August 31.

For non-transport operators, they are currently negotiating with CP, Central and the Mall.

On October 1st, passengers will be able to use Mangmoom card with BMA buses, then by the end of 2017 - early 2018 the card can be used on the Airport Rail Link and the Purple Line. The MRT and BTS lines will gradually start implementing the card from mid 2018 onwards.
 

[zaphod reborn]

33 minutes ago, Estrada said:

 

They are only talking about BEMs ticket system being reprogrammed to cover both the Purple and Blue Line which are both operated by BEM. As for the Universal Ticket system, this was only awaiting the resolution of the argument with the MRTA as to the operator of the Blue Line Extension and the Purple line, which has now been resolved. The MoU between BTS and BEM for the joint (Universal) ticketing system "Mangmoom card" will be signed on August 31.

For non-transport operators, they are currently negotiating with CP, Central and the Mall.

On October 1st, passengers will be able to use Mangmoom card with BMA buses, then by the end of 2017 - early 2018 the card can be used on the Airport Rail Link and the Purple Line. The MRT and BTS lines will gradually start implementing the card from mid 2018 onwards.
 

Don't hold your breath.  

 

If it takes 3 paragraphs to assure me that Bangkok will have a universal ticketing system next year, it will never happen.  

[zaphod reborn]

On 8/23/2017 at 4:21 PM, zaphod reborn said:

Don't hold your breath.  

 

If it takes 3 paragraphs to assure me that Bangkok will have a universal ticketing system next year, it will never happen.  

Every time a delay is announced, I am going to rub your face in your ignorance and naivete'.