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In that case, it's even worthless to figure anything about this new link as it probably stops at midnight 
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Posted on: 1:00 am on June 4, 2009
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Report from Bangkok Post dated Wednesday 1 July 2009 :-
PM: Airport link must finish on time
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Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva had directed the Ministry of Transport to ensure that the airport wailway link is completed by the end of this year as planned, PM’s office spokesman Puthipong Punnakan said on Wednesday afternoon.
Any delay in the electric train project linking between Suvarnabhumi airport and Makkasan railway station in inner Bangkok would affect the country’s investment and tourism Mr Puthjipong said after Mr Abhisit met with economic mininisters.
The prime minister had told the meeting that during his overseas trips he had assured business and government leaders the railway would be operational by the end of 2009, Mr Putthipong said.
Mr Abhisit had also stressed that a company responsible for operating train services must be set up in line with the cabinet resolution. The Transport Ministry must make that clear to the contractors and the unions, he said.
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Posted on: 5:39 am on July 1, 2009
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Report from Bangkok Post dated Wednesday 15 July 2009 :-
Airlines hope rail link ready on time
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International airlines urged the government to ensure that the long-delayed airport link project is up and running at its latest promised date in order to complement efforts to make Suvarnabhumi Airport an air hub.
"The sooner the system is opened, the better,'' said Jaiyavat Navaraj, chairman of the Airline Operators Committee (AOC), which represents more than 80 international airlines operating through Suvarnabhumi.
The 26-billion-baht rapid transit system that stretches 28 km from Bangkok's international airport to Makkasan has suffered multiple delays.
Current opposition by the State Railway of Thailand's union to setting up a subsidiary company to operate the line has created doubts about whether it can start operations by the second quarter of next year, the latest promised date.
The system will provide an efficient transport option between Suvarnabhumi and the city centre for some 50,000 passengers and 15,000 airline staff and airport workers who need to commute every day and endure the frustrations of long bus waits and unscrupulous taxi drivers, said Mr Jaiyavat.
But Walter Gintschel, the operation specialist for the airport link system, expressed confidence on Tuesday that the system would be ready for a trial run in early December this year, a process that takes about three months, before the line opens for public service in April.
System contractors B.Grimm, Siemens and Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction are putting the final touches on the system and the train is actually running back and forth to test the line, the German train expert said.
Many of the nearly 180 international airline staff who were given the chance to try the rail system from the airport to Makkasan on Tuesday morning said they were pleased with the train's performance and are looking forward to using it soon.
The government has tentatively fixed the airport rail link fare at 150 baht per person per trip on the express line, which does not make stops between the airport and Makkasan city terminal, a journey that takes 15 minutes.
The planned fare for the city line, which stops at the six stations along the way with a total running time of 30 minutes, is 45 baht for a single ride.
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Posted on: 9:06 pm on July 14, 2009
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MickTheKick
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I'd rather pay an "unscrupulous" cab driver for a comfy door to door (Baggage! Baggage!) cab ride of 30 to 45 mins. and about 300 to 350 B. than a train ride connecting through a busy station (Baggage! Baggage!) with another taxi with an overall travel time of 45 to 60 min. (post train cab ride!) for 45 + 40 B.
Did I mention that I'm a lazy bone?
Is it just me or what...
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Posted on: 2:56 am on July 15, 2009
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MTK
I am with you. Trying to lug your luggage to the train and then get a taxi to your hotel won't suit most travelers. The taxi will still be best especially when you tell them to turn their meter on. 36 hours till I'm there. Ya HOOOOO
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Posted on: 3:04 am on July 15, 2009
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Report from Bangkok Post dated Tuesday 28 July 2009 :-
Stalemate derails SRT plans - Committee to decide railway restructuring
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The future of the State Railway of Thailand rests with Deputy Prime Minister Sanan Kachornprasart after the final round of negotiations with its powerful union failed to make any headway.
The main stumbling block between SRT executives and union leaders is the management model for the Airport Rail Link project connecting the city to Suvarnabhumi airport.
The link, due to start on Dec 5, is seen as the most promising aspect of the SRT's future.
The cabinet last month agreed to the restructuring of the SRT but only if the plan was backed by the union.
It would see the SRT separated into two subsidiary firms handling asset management and services. The airport link would be under the service firm.
While existing SRT staff would be responsible for passenger and freight services under the proposed new structure, the SRT plans to recruit new staff to operate the airport link.
The SRT board yesterday held firm on the plan, saying it would offer better management and more efficiency.
The labour union rejected the plan, saying the airport link should be run as a business unit within the SRT instead of under a new subsidiary.
SRT governor Yutthana Thapcharoen said no more talks would be held with the union as it was pointless.
The union has accused the SRT of having a hidden agenda with future plans to privatise profit-making businesses. SRT executives have denied the suggestion.
The SRT will present its position and the union's argument to a committee chaired by Maj Gen Sanan for a decision.
Despite the conflict between the executives and the union, the SRT governor was confident the launch of the new railways system would go ahead.
SRT union leader Sawit Kaewwan said the union wanted the Airport Rail Link operators to come under the SRT because that would provide an assurance that business units would not be privatised in the future.
Mr Sawit insisted the union's resistance to the SRT plan to set up subsidiaries would not delay the launch of the system.
He did not say what the union would do if its proposal was rejected by the Sanan panel.
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Posted on: 12:23 am on July 28, 2009
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Report from Bangkok Post dated Thursday 6 August 2009 :-
Airport rail link 'will start running in December 2009'
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Construction of the long-delayed Airport Link is now nearly complete and the first trains will start running in December, State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor Yutthana Thapcharoen said on Thursday.
Work on the 26-billion-baht rapid transit system, linking the 28 km between Suvarnabhumi airport and Makkasan train station in Bangkok, is now 98 per cent in done, Mr Yutthana said. Testing was already underway, including safety and train control systems.
Transport Minister Sophon Zaram said he had directed the SRT to speed up the electric train project to ensure it can start operating by December 2009 as planned. The SRT was also told to clear up problems with the railway union to prevent any further delay.
The State Railway of Thailand workers union has opposed the setting up of a subsidiary company to operate the airport line, saying it is a step toward privatisation of the state enterprise, creating doubt whether it can start running in December 2009 as promised.
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Posted on: 5:35 am on Aug. 6, 2009
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PussyLover 69
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Report from Bangkok Post dated Wednesday 23 September 2009 :-
Disabled lose skytrain court case
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The Central Administrative Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed against the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Bangkok Transit System Co (BTS), the electric train operator, for not providing facilites for the disabled as required by the law.
The petition was filed by Suporntham Mongkolsawat, chairman of an independent committee for equality, citing the Disabled Rehabilitation Act of 1991 which requires installation of elevators and other facilities for the disabled at train stations as well as inside the train.
The court dismissed the petition, reasoning that although the law has been enforced but it does not specify details on types of buildings, stations and vehicles that require such facilities.
Therefore, the design of the BTS electric train was based mainly on relevant laws and regulations as well as investment suitabilities and other factors.
The BTS has also installed elevators at five major stations and is conducting a survey to install more at 18 other stations, said the court.
Some 200 disabled people in wheelchairs who turned up at the court who hear the ruling were apparently disappointed.
Mr Suporntham said he would appeal so that the BMA would show more responsibility for the disabled.
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Posted on: 11:15 pm on Sep. 22, 2009
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PussyLover 69
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Report from The Nation dated Wednesday 20 January 2010 :-
A woman fell from the platform of a crowded Skytrain station down into the gap beside the track on Wednesday morning at about 7.40, just as a train was drawing into the station.
The station's security stopped the trains at Morchit station, suspended all Skytrain services and cut off the electricity so that the rescue team could go down to help Jiraporn Kietchusak, 49, at the side of the track, which is about one metre lower than the platform.
Jiraporn, a member of Krung Thai bank's staff, suffered a cut on the back of her head, the result of her fall.
Police had to seal off the station, which is the terminal of the Skytrain's northern route and is always packed during peak hours to facilitate the rescue.
Police said they were investigating the accident by examining the security cameras at the station.
However, police have two theories for the accident.
First, they suspect that Jiraporn fell from the platform as a result of people pushing so as to be the first to get on to the train.
Secondly, that Jiraporn may have fainted. She was sent to Ratchawithee hospital for a check up.
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Posted on: 4:48 am on Jan. 20, 2010
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Report from Bangkok Post dated Friday 23 April 2010 :-
Subways suspend services at 5 stations
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Bangkok Metro Public Company Limited announced that the subways would continue to run on Friday, but not the full line.
Subway trains run from Bang Sue station to Queen Sirikit station, but suspended services at five stations starting from Lamphong to Klong Toey, BMCL said.
The suspension of services at these stations came after a series of grenades were fired into Silom road, killing one person and injuring more than 80 others.
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Posted on: 12:39 am on April 23, 2010
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