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Specifications - Bangkok Transit System Light Rail Route Extension, Thailand

Key Data
City population	8.6 million
System
Ownership	Bangkok Expressway Rapid Transit Authority (ERTA)
Date opened	1999
Route length	23.1km (14.4 miles)
Gauge	1,435mm
Lines	2
Number of stations	23 (2 more planned)
Passengers carried/day	105,000
Extensions planned
2006–10	90km
Rolling Stock
Vehicle total (1998)	35 x 3-car trains
Builder	Alstom/Siemens
Max speed	80km/h (50mph)
Capacity	1000 passengers per 3-car train
Power System
Voltage	750V
Current	DC 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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