Bangkok Transit System

Specifications - Bangkok Transit System Light Rail Route Extension, Thailand


Key Data
City population8.6 million
System
OwnershipBangkok Expressway Rapid Transit Authority (ERTA)
Date opened1999
Route length23.1km (14.4 miles)
Gauge1,435mm
Lines2
Number of stations23 (2 more planned)
Passengers carried/day105,000
Extensions planned
2006–1090km
Rolling Stock
Vehicle total (1998)35 x 3-car trains
BuilderAlstom/Siemens
Max speed 80km/h (50mph)
Capacity 1000 passengers per 3-car train
Power System
Voltage750V
CurrentDC third rail
Special Characteristics
Attempt to solve acute major traffic city centre congestion 
Lines elevated to avoid conflict with roads 
Trains running empty because of high fares 
Serious financing problems because of passenger shortfall 
Refinancing package being discussed by Government 
Two extensions to open by 2006 have been approved 
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