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Dark Red Line
สายสีแดงเข้ม
The elevated route under construction near Bang Sue Central Station
Overview
StatusUnder Construction
OwnerState Railway of Thailand
Termini
  • Thammasat
  • Maha Chai
Stations36
Service
TypeCommuter rail
SystemBangkok Suburban Commuter Train
Operator(s)S.R.T. Electrified Train Company Limited
History
Opened2020 (est.) (Phase 1 Rangsit - Bang Sue)
2022 (est.) (Phase 2 Rangsit - Thammasat Uni)
2025 (est.) (Phase 3 Bang Sue - Hua Lamphong)
2029 (est.) (Phase 4 Hua Lamphong - Maha Chai)
Technical
Line length80.8 km (50.21 mi)
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge
ElectrificationOverhead lines
Operating speed160 km/h (99 mph)
Route map

Legend
km
Up arrow SRT Northern & Northeastern Lines
Future North Extension
32.6
Thammasat University
29.9
 Chiang Rak
Bangkok University
26.2
 Khlong Nueng
22.6
 Rangsit
19.9
 Lak Hok (Rangsit University)
13.8
 Don Mueang
11.8
 Kan Kheha
(Left arrow  MRT  Pink Line Right arrow)
9.9
 Lak Si
7.1
 Thung Song Hong
5.6
 Bang Khen
4.1
 Wat Samian Nari
2.6
 Chatuchak
Left arrow  SRT  to Talingchan
Left arrow SRT Southern Line
Bang Sue Junction
0.0
 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
Left arrow  MRT  Blue Line Right arrow
Pradiphat
2.7
 Sam Sen
3.7
 Ratchawithi
Ramathibodi Hospital Halt
  ARL  To Suvarnabhumi Right arrow
 SRT  to Hua Mak Right arrow
Yommarat Halt
SRT Eastern Line Right arrow
5.4
 Yommarat
Urupong Halt
6.5
 Yotse
7.5
 Hua Lamphong
Bangkok railway station
 Left arrow  MRT  Blue Line Right arrow
Future South Extension
Khlong San  BTS 
Up arrow  BTS  Silom Line
Left arrow  MRT  Purple Line Right arrow
Wongwian Yai
Down arrow SRT Maeklong Railway
 Talat Phlu
Left arrow  BTS  Silom Line
Wutthakat
 Taksin
Khlong Ton Sai
 Chom Thong
Wat Sai
Wat Singh
Bang Bon
Khan Keha
 Rang Sakae
Rang Pho
Sam Yaek
Phrom Daen
Thung Si Thong
Bang Nam Chuet
Khok Khwai
Ban Khom
Khlong Chak
 Maha Chai
This diagram:

The Dark Red Line is part of the planned SRT Red Line suburban railway system to serve the greater Bangkok Metropolitan Region which includes Bangkok Province and 4 adjoining provinces. It runs on a north–south axis and when completed will extend from Thammasat University's Rangsit campus in Pathum Thani Province to Maha Chai in Samut Sakhon Province. The line will eventually be nearly 87 km long.

In February 2009, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva secured a 24 billion baht (US$685 million) loan from the Japanese Government for the 67 km (42 mi) segment.[1][2] The first Phase from Bang Sue to Rangsit was approved in 2010 but delayed due to a complicated 2.5 year contractual dispute. However, Phase 1 finally started construction in 2013. As of September 2017, 89% of civil works had been completed.

In May 2018, the SRT announced that the Dark Red line is finally scheduled to open in October 2020. Fares will be set at between 14-45 baht.[3]

In July 2016, the Cabinet approved the first section of the southern extension from Bang Sue to Hua Lamphong. However, the 10km 4 station northern extension from Rangsit to Thammasat University will be built first and is expected to be tendered by September 2018.[4]

Progress

The 21.6 km, 9 station Rangsit to Bang Sue section finally started construction in May 2013 after new contracts were signed in January 2013.[5] A construction period of 3 years was stated. Construction works were delayed by 2 months due to site access issues for the contractor and delays related to removing slum dwellers residing within the right of way. However, it was hoped that the use of some of the old Hopewell pillars would speed up the initial construction timetable.[6] By the end of 2013, the project was only 3% done & already months behind schedule due to a longer timetable in removing the Hopewell Pillars.[7]

In June 2014, the SRT requested an additional 8.14 billion baht to modify the Dark Red line to 4 tracks instead of 3, to accordingly redesign all stations and to provide for the longer platforms for the Bang Sue Terminal to cater for future HSR lines.[8] 8.140 billion baht request is; 4.32 billion baht for Contract 1 (modifications to Bangsue Central to cater for High Speed trains); 3.35 billion Baht for Contract 2 (4th track and stations redesign) and 473 million baht for Contract 3.

It is worth noting that the budget for the 1st Phase of the Dark Red Line project have progressively increased due to numerous delays and further redesign of the project. From an initial 59.89 billion baht in 2007, to 75.55 billion baht in 2009 and to 80.38 billion baht in 2012. The additional requested 8.14 billion baht will increase the current budget to 88.52 billion baht.

As of September 2017, civil works progress was stated to be 88.63%.[9]

New Intercity Terminal at Bang Sue (Contract 1)

Contract 1 of the project is for the construction of a new, 4 level Intercity Terminal to cater for all SRT Intercity Trains, SRT Red Line suburban trains and the yet to be built Airport Rail Link extension. The delayed contract process was finally signed in January 2013.[10] In August 2013, the SRT sought extra funds for the project to be redesigned in order to extend upper level platforms to a 400-600m length in order to accommodate future planned High Speed Lines.[11] (Funding was finally requested in June 2014 - see above section)

In March 2013, the new Intercity Terminal at Bang Sue station started construction. Between March and June, excavation works for the foundation of the Terminal were delayed by the unearthing of numerous World War II unexploded bombs which required safe removal by army Explosive Ordnance Teams.[12][13][14] As of July 2014, construction was 10% behind schedule.

The New Terminal was originally scheduled to open by end of 2016 but the above-mentioned redesign work and other delays have resulted in an expected 2020 opening date. As of September 2017, construction progress of the station civil works was at 57.50%.[15]

Rolling stock (Contract 3)

The 3rd contract for the Dark Red Line is for electrical and systems (E&S) and procuring EMU rolling stock. An overhead cantenary electrical system is specified. As of April 2014, only 2 bidders remained but one of the bidding consortium's was disqualified on due to the fact that one of the consortium members (Maru Beni Corp) had convictions for bribery in an Indonesian bidding process.[16]

This left MHSC Consortium (Mitsubishi and Hitachi and Sumitomo) as the sole bidder qualified for the contract. However, their bid of 28,899 Million Baht was above the SRT median price of 26 billion baht which was however set in 2010. The MHSC Consortium argued that their bid reflects 2013 prices after the minimum wage increase of January 2012. Finally, after a 2-year delay in the bidding process, in July 2014 JICA approved the loan for Contract 3.[17] However, the coup of May 2014 delayed finalization leading to further review and negotiations. By mid 2016, negotiations had concluded and Hitachi promised that all rolling stock for the Dark Red line would be delivered by 2020.[18]

Line segments

  • Bang Sue-Rangsit: 21.6 km (13.42 mi) (under construction)
  • Rangsit-Thammasat: 10.0 km (6.21 mi) (planned for tender in 2018)
  • Bang Sue-Hua Lamphong: 11.0 km (6.84 mi) (cabinet approved)
  • Hua Lamphong-Bang Bon-Maha Chai: 39.0 km (24.23 mi) (planned)

Construction segments

Construction segments based on M-Map:[19]

Phase Segment Length Progress
I Rangsit-Bang Sue 26 km (16.16 mi) Under construction
II Thammasat University-Rangsit 10 km (6.21 mi) Cabinet Approved
III Bang Sue-Hua Lamphong 11 km (6.84 mi) Cabinet Approved
IV Hua Lamphong-Bang Bon 18 km (11.18 mi) Planned
V Bang Bon-Maha Chai 20 km (12.43 mi) Planned
VI Maha Chai-Maeklong 24 km (14.91 mi) Offered
VII Maeklong-Pak Tho 22 km (13.67 mi)

There is a future extension that doesn't include in M-Map, but also include in information brochures.[20]

Phase Segment Length Progress
TBA Thammasat University-Phachi Junction Railway Station Unknown Unknown

List of stations

Code Station Name Thai Express Train City Train Transfer Location
Phase I
x Thammasat University มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์
ศูนย์รังสิต 		● ● Pathum Thani
x Chiang Rak เชียงราก ●
x Khlong Nueng คลองหนึ่ง ●
x Rangsit รังสิต ● ●
x Lak Hok (Rangsit University) หลักหก (มหาวิทยาลัยรังสิต) ●
x Don Mueang ดอนเมือง ● ● Don Mueang International Airport  ARL  (proposed) Bangkok
x Kan Kheha การเคหะ ●
x Lak Si หลักสี่ ●  MRT : Lak Si (under construction)  ARL  (proposed)[21]
x Thung Song Hong ทุ่งสองห้อง ●
x Bang Khen บางเขน ●  MRT : Bang Khen (proposed)

 ARL  (proposed)

x Wat Samian Nari วัดเสมียนนารี ●
x Chatuchak จตุจักร ● Mochit 2 Northern/Northeastern Bus Terminal
x Bang Sue บางซื่อ ● ●  SRT 
 MRT : Bang Sue
 ARL  (proposed)[22]
Phase II
x Pradiphat ประดิพัทธ์ ●  SRT  Bangkok
x Sam Sen สามเสน ●  SRT 
x Ratchawithi ราชวิถี ●  SRT   ARL  (proposed)
x Yommarat ยมราช ●  MRT : Yommarat (proposed)
x Yot Se ยศเส ●  BTS : Yot Se (proposed extension)
x Hua Lamphong หัวลำโพง ● ●  MRT : Hua Lamphong
Phase III
x Khlong San คลองสาน ● Bangkok
x Wongwian Yai วงเวียนใหญ่ ●  BTS : Wongwian Yai  MRT : Wongwian Yai (phase 2 extension)
x Talat Phlu ตลาดพลู ●  BTS : Talat Phlu
x Taksin ตากสิน ● ●  BTS : Wutthakat
x Chom Thong จอมทอง ●
x Wat Sai วัดไทร ●
x Wat Sing วัดสิงห์ ● ●
x Bang Bon บางบอน ●
Phase IV
x Rang Sakae รางสะแก ● Bangkok
x Rang Pho รางโพธิ์ ● ●
x Sam Yaek สามแยก ●
x Phrom Daen พรมแดน ●
x Thung Si Thong ทุ่งสีทอง ● ● Samut Sakhon
x Bang Nam Chuet บางน้ำจืด ●
x Khok Khwai คอกควาย ●
x Ekkachai เอกชัย ● ●
x Maha Chai มหาชัย ● ●
Phase V
x Tha Chalom ท่าฉลอม Samut Sakhon
x Ban Chi Phakhao บ้านชีผ้าขาว
x Khlong Nok Lek คลองนกเล็ก
x Bang Si Kot บางสีคต
x Bang Krachao บางกระเจ้า
x Ban Bo บ้านบ่อ
x Bang Thorat บางโทรัด
x Ban Ka Long บ้านกาหลง
x Ban Na Khwang บ้านนาขวาง
x Ban Na Khok บ้านนาโคก
x Ket Muang เขตเมือง Samut Songkhram
x Lad Yai ลาดใหญ่
x Bang Krabun บางกระบูน
x Mae Klong แม่กลอง
Phase VI
x Bang Kaphom บางกระพ้อม Samut Songkhram
x Amphawa อัมพวา
x Wat Pleng วัดเพลง Ratchaburi
x Pak Tho ปากท่อ

See also

References

  1. ^ "Abhisit wins backing for train deal". Bangkok Post. 7 February 2009.
  2. ^ "B23bn MRT loan inked". Bangkok Post. 30 March 2009.
  3. ^ "Red Line set for October 2020 launch". Bangkok Post. 26 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Ministry to forward plans for 2 Red Line extensions". Bangkok Post. 19 January 2017.
  5. ^ "Contracts signed for Red Line stations". The Bangkok Post. Bangkok. 31 January 2013.
  6. ^ 'Red Line deal inked; some Hopewell pillars to stay', MCOT, 31 January 2013
  7. ^ http://www.prachachat.net/news_detail.php?newsid=1388935951
  8. ^ "SRT seeks extra B8bn for Red Line". The Bangkok Post. Bangkok. 27 June 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  9. ^ "รฟท. เสนอเดินรถสายสีแดง งัดไม้ตายมัดใจ คนร. 11 ต.ค.นี้". Voice TV. 9 October 2017.
  10. ^ 'SRT inks deal for Bang Sue rail terminus', Bangkok Post, 19 January 2013
  11. ^ http://www.dailynews.co.th/Content/economic/75425/%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%9F%E0%B8%97.%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99+1.5+%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%97,
  12. ^ http://news.mthai.com/general-news/320354.html
  13. ^ 'World War II bomb found at MRT project site', The Nation, 3 June 2014
  14. ^ http://www.manager.co.th/Crime/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=9570000061610
  15. ^ "รฟท. เสนอเดินรถสายสีแดง งัดไม้ตายมัดใจ คนร. 11 ต.ค.นี้". Voice TV. 9 October 2017.
  16. ^ http://www.prachachat.net/news_detail.php?newsid=1388935951
  17. ^ 'JICA green light red line contract 3 Bang Sue - Rangsit after 2 years delay'. 24 July 2014. Economic News, http://pantip.com/topic/32365743
  18. ^ "Hitachi vows on-time train carriage delivery for Red Line". The Nation. 27 August 2016.
  19. ^ http://mrt-progress.otp.go.th/MRT/?q=node/74 Archived 2011-01-12 at the Wayback Machine
  20. ^ th:รถไฟฟ้าชานเมืองสายสีแดงเข้ม
  21. ^ http://www.prachachat.net/news_detail.php?newsid=1485951510
  22. ^ "New Airport Rail Link to include Don Mueang & U Tapao". Bangkok Post. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
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