Bangkok, "Sorawut", Secretary to the Minister of Suriya, visits the area urgently regarding the conductive rail issue. The 'Yellow Line' between Kelantan Station and Suan Luang Rama 9 collapsed today. Ordered to stop service until midnight. Expedite investigation of reasons - stability and strength Declared that this kind of incident must not happen again. Threatening to consider concession contracts - penalties Inform the public if affected. You can cry for relief. Mr. Sorawut Nueangchamnong, Secretary to the Minister of Transport Revealed after visiting the area with Mr. Phongkawin. Therefore, Rungruangkit Advisor to the Minister of Transport In the case of conductive rails Metro yellow line falling Between Kelantan Station (YL12) - Suan Luang Rama 9 Station (YL15) today (28 March 2024) that an incident report was received from the Department of Rail Transport (RTA) and the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA). Today at 8:30 a.m., inspection found that the conductor rail on the inside side of th e runway beam (next to the walkway) between Kelantan Station (YL12) and Sri Udom Station (YL16), the side heading towards Samrong Station (YL23) (south bound) fell on the runway beam and a spare track clamp fell off. on the floor Therefore, it is necessary to temporarily stop operating the entire bus system. In this regard, the concessionaire Passengers were evacuated from the train onto the median of the two trains midway to Sri Udom Station. and Si Nuch Station, which began evacuating at 9:11 a.m. and completed the evacuation at approximately 9:30 a.m., along with coordinating with the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) to prepare buses to pick up and drop off passengers along the MRT route. Yellow Line: Initially, BMTA has prepared approximately 10-15 additional vehicles in the morning and approximately 10 in the evening. At the same time, it was later informed that An object fell onto the road. Between Suan Luang Rama 9 Station (YL15) - Sri Udom Station (YL16), downstream leg (SB), heading towards Sa mrong Station (YL23), resulting in 3 vehicles being damaged, consisting of a small truck, 1 solid box, and a car. One personal passenger vehicle and one motorcycle were damaged. There were no injuries. Eastern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited (EBM), the concessionaire, is responsible for compensation and damages. However, if any people are damaged from the said incident, Can go to file a report or the police. able to fully coordinate and receive healing Mr. Sorawut further said that he has assigned the Department of Rail Transport (RTA) to conduct an analysis to find the cause together with MRTA, experts in rail systems. and concessionaires To find further prevention methods, in order to create safety and confidence for service users, the Transport Department has coordinated with the MRTA and the electric train concessionaire to stop service until 12:00 a.m. today for inspection and correction. To continue to have stability and strength In addition, to coordinate with the BMTA to arrange buses to serve passe ngers along the MRT route. Yellow Line today as well Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit Minister of Transport Emphasis has been placed on maximum safety. and ordered that This must not happen again. and has also instructed all relevant agencies Every process must be carried out in detail. If an event like this happens again The project's concession contract will be considered. and the penalties specified Because of this event Affecting the people and safety in traveling However, the Ministry of Transport I apologize for the incident. and will proceed in facilitating the travel of citizens efficiently and the highest safety. Source: Thai News Agency