The first engines for two monorail train lines in Bangkok have arrived from China at Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri province.
The trains are for the Pink and Yellow lines.
The 34.5-kilometre Pink Line runs between Khae Rai in Nonthaburi and Bangkok's eastern Min Buri district; the 30.4-km Yellow Line runs between Lat Phrao area and Samrong in Samut Prakan.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday presided at the handover ceremony at Laem Chabang. Also present were Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda, Deputy Transport Minister Athirat Rattanaset, and Mass Rapid Transit Authority governor Pakapong Sirikantaramas.
Bombardier Transportation Holding (Thailand) is contracted to gradually supply 42 monorail carriages and their engines for the Pink Line and 30 for the Yellow Line. Delivery is expected to be completed next year.
After all systems are installed and tests completed, the two lines will begin service in 2022 and, in the final phase, will serve 28,000 passengers per hour.
