Open for trial operation of the Yellow Line Monorail People flock to use it for free.

Bangkok, June 5 – The first day of trial operation of the Yellow Line Monorail with 13 stations has been successfully opened. Prepare to test drive for a period of 1 week to observe the readiness.

Dr. Pichet Kunathammarak Director-General of the Department of Rail Transport revealed that from the opening for the public to try the yellow line monorail service 13 stations between Hua Mak station. Arrived at Samrong Station on June 3-4, 2023, found that it was in order. A large number of people came to try the service. The test run has not encountered any problems and obstacles.

Dr. Pichet said that the opening of the yellow line monorail. It is a test run with a frequency of 10 minutes/train between 09.00-20.00 hrs. without collecting fares. People can get their tickets for free at the ticket vending machines on the ticket floor.

After that, it will test drive for a period of 1 week to observe the readiness. before considering extending the driving period and the route to Ladprao station, complete 23 stations

The Yellow Line train can connect to various electric train lines, including connecting to the Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line. (Blue Line) at Lat Phrao Station Connect to the Airport Rail Link at Hua Mak Station. and connect to the Green Line at Samrong Station

Dr. Pichet said that from opening to the public 13 stations between Hua Mak stations. Arrived at Samrong Station on June 3-4, 2023, there were 38,521 and 36,879 people interested in using the service, respectively, resulting in a high increase in the total number of rail transit users (1,059,648 people-trips in on June 3, 2023 and 920,758 people-traveling on June 4, 2023), despite being a public holiday And it is expected that on normal working days, more people will come to try the Yellow Line Monorail service. Whether connecting to other colored train lines or from another line to the yellow line because it will save travel time as well as greatly alleviating traffic congestion.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency