Commuter and Long DistanceTrains Development Project to serve as Feeder for Mass Rapid Transit System in Bangkok and Suburban Area
Location :
Bangkok and suburbs of Bangkok
Client :
Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OPT)
Project Value :
Baht 110,000 million
Commencement and Completion :
February 2005 – August 2006
Project scope :
The project aims to make improvements to the existing 4 railway lines, including 1) Rangsit – Baan Pachee: 60 km, 2) Makkason – Chachoung Sao: 50 km, 3) Talingchan – Nakorn Pathom: 43 km and 4) Mahachai – Paktor: 56 km The railway track upgrading includes installation of new tracks where required, installation of lighting system, upgrading of signaling and Communication systems.
Accomplishments :
- • Reviewed previous Feasibility Study and related studies
- • Conducted a detailed site investigation
- • Gathered understanding of existing condition
- • Conducted Environment Impact Assessment study
- • Developed Detailed Design and construction specifications for the improvement of specific railway line