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[dantilley]

I hear construction is supposed to be starting next month for the extension beyond Bearing into Samut Prakan, can you also verify this? Apparently not opening until 2016 though! Do you know of any other constructions are starting, tenders signed, etc?

[Caliguy]

RT @RichardBarrow: Skytrain extension from BTS Bearing to SamutPrakan to start in April. Will take 45 months to build & will open in 2017.

[dantilley]

That was my source too, I was just wondering if Lakegeneve (the fountain of all BTS knowledge ) had any more info. Also, if construction starts in April, and it takes 45 months to complete, that takes us to January 2016 not 2017...

[asanee]

dantilley: learn to read: as this extension is on another thread already, quite opposite aprt of town vs Nonthburi.
learn to think: after they finish the viaducts etc in concrete-they need ample time to put down rails, SIGNALS +system behind it (the most vulnerable and difficult part for most of these lines), finish all the stations with desks, machines etc.  and perhaps even have to wait for too late ordered new cars. For the real afficionados"on this forum lakegeneve, as another name, also reads the latest news and pix: forum.2bangkok.com

[dantilley]

asanee, on 2012-03-29 16:37:41, said:

dantilley: learn to read: as this extension is on another thread already, quite opposite aprt of town vs Nonthburi.
learn to think: after they finish the viaducts etc in concrete-they need ample time to put down rails, SIGNALS +system behind it (the most vulnerable and difficult part for most of these lines), finish all the stations with desks, machines etc.  and perhaps even have to wait for too late ordered new cars. For the real afficionados"on this forum lakegeneve, as another name, also reads the latest news and pix: forum.2bangkok.com

This thread has become a general discussion of the BTS extensions, and I was referring to the extension east past Bearing. Obviously that has nothing to do with Nonthaburi.

45 months I understood as being the total time to get everything ready, which takes us to 2016.

[Lakegeneve]

dantilley, on 2012-03-28 17:21:50, said:

That was my source too, I was just wondering if Lakegeneve (the fountain of all BTS knowledge ) had any more info. Also, if construction starts in April, and it takes 45 months to complete, that takes us to January 2016 not 2017...

Sorry dantilley but I haven't posted in TV for a while. I thought that this was dealt with in post#65? Preliminary works were meant to start in March but I drove nearly the whole route in mid April and work had not commenced by then so not sure if the contractor has started yet. I'll try to check.

I suggested in post#65 that an opening in Aug or Dec 2016 would be likely but really we'll just have to wait to see how it unfolds as not one BTS ext has opened anywhere near on schedule. (refer to previous posts on the issue).

[Lakegeneve]

I had spent 45 mins updating the network summary list. Alas in a brain dead manner that one sometimes has in the wee hours I just managed to delete the whole update. Perhaps, tomorrow.....

This is the planned network map by 2029 for those who missed it on page 1.


Also as requested by someone earlier this incomplete network map on a google page another site may be useful for some;
http://www.bkkmrt.co...mydoc/mymap.php

[dantilley]

Thanks for your further updates. Agree that delays should always be expected!

[planr]

Here's another look at the M-Map (existing transit Master Plan) at a decent resolution.

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[Lakegeneve]

planr, on 2012-05-10 12:25:57, said:

Here's another look at the M-Map (existing transit Master Plan) at a decent resolution.

Great, a much easier map for all to view. Cheers

[Lakegeneve]

I had wanted to post an update summary of construction earlier this year but the reality was with the delays due to last years floods, it was better to wait awhile until some dates and timelines became clearer. I have updated completion dates in bold for the 3 main lines affected by the floods. Typically we are looking at 6 month plus delays.

I have started to include some basic info on the lines for ref. purposes. My suggested dates of line construction in sections (F) & (G) may note match the Master Plan dates. The reality is that if half of what is planned by 2020 is done and 75% of the Master Plan is completed by 2029, then we'll be doing very well!

The change of govt has not meant any major changes to plans (as canvassed prior to the election) however the Airport Line ext to DMK has been given a greater priority given the policy change re: DMK by the  PT govt in adopting a 2 airport policy. The Orange Line is also a greater priority at the western end after intervention by HM.

Don't take this as gospel, info is sourced from a variety of sources; plans will change, dates are never met when it comes to mass transit implementation, politics and dysfunction abounds in this policy area. As usual, feel free to ask any query which any TV members are also encouraged to respond.

A) Current lines under construction;

1) BTS ext from Wong Wian Yai to Bang Wah 5.3km, 4 stations (2 stations, Dec 2012. Now 2 stations Aug 2013)
2) SRT Light Red Line from Bang Sue to Taling Chan: 15km, 6 stations (Now mid-late2013)*
3) MRTA Subway Blue Line ext from Bang Sue to Taopoon: 1.2km, 1 station (2014)
4) MRTA Purple Line from Taopoon to Bang Yai: 23km, 16 stations (now 2015)
5) MRTA Blue Line ring ext (subway) and Bang Khae/Phetkasem rd ext (Completion 2016  plus 6 months)
a) Bang Sue - Tha Phra, 13.1 km with 7 elevated stations,
Hua Lamphong - Lak SOng, 13.9 km (including 4 underground stations).
6) BTS Bearing to Paknam ext : 12.6km, 7 stations (Work started April? (TBC), opens 2016)

*Note: SRT Light Red is metre gauge, diesal. To be electrified at a later date after opening.

B ) Lines tendered but delayed/to be retendered
7) SRT Dark Red Line from Bang Sue to Rangsit: 26km, 8 stations*
7a) New Intercity terminal at Bang Sue for all N, NE & S intercity trains.
*Note: SRT Dark Red Line is metre gauge, electric

C) Lines reportedly close to tender;
11) Pink Line: 36km, 26 stations (mono-rail!) - considered a priority due to new Government Complex. Expect tender 2012. Comment: this would be the world's longest operation mono rail line. Still hoping it will be heavy rail but debate is ongoing.

D) Lines which have disappeared into a Thai vortex of confusion;
9) BTS Mo Chit to Saphan Mai ext: 11.4km, 11 staions (expected to be tendered this year but that has been said for the last 5 yrs. Original completion date was 2008). Still finalising depot site issue as far as I know.

F) Next batch of lines: (2013-2019)
10) Airport Line from Phayathai to Bangsue to Don Meung (DMK):  21.8km, 5 stations
11) Orange Line: 37km - at advanced planning & greater priority since HM requested solutions to traffic problems near Sirij Hospital. Phase 1 TCC  to Bangkapi
13) Yellow Line:  30.4km, 21 stations. Phase 1 Latphrao to Hua Mark.

G) Thereafter: (2020 >)
14) Purple Line ext south. Taopoon to WWY then to Ratburna: 26.8 km.
15) Dark Red Line from Bang Sue to Hualumphong to Mahachai: 59km
16)BTS ext from Saphan Mai to Lam Lukka: 14km, 9 stations
17) Grey Line:  26km. Rama 9 Bridge to Kaset-Nawamin/Ram Inthra.
18) Black Line: 9.5km, 9 stations. Sathon to Din Daeng.
19)SRT Red Line ext from Taling Chan to Makkansan and east adjacent to Airport Line(route still uncertain)
20) Purple Line north (TBC). 4.5km ext to Sai Noi intersection.

H) Monorail:
Not much to update as many plans due to lobbying efforts from  couple of  mono rail companies. Only real update is that the planned monorail for Chula Uni campus has been shelved.