Thales was selected by the Bangkok Expressway Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) and CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited (CK) to deliver the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system for the Bangkok metro’s Blue Line extension.
The new contract will include the implementation of Automatic Fare Collection on 19 new stations.
The Chaloem Ratchamongkhon MRT line, better known as the Blue Line, was the first of Bangkok’s underground metro lines to open in 2004. Thales is the incumbent supplier of the automatic fare collection system for the existing Blue Line, which now comprises 18 stations. The extension will see an additional 19 stations that will support increased capacity and a seamless passenger experience as Bangkok seeks to alleviate traffic congestion in its metropolitan area and connect commuters travelling from outlying areas of the city.
The full extension of the Blue Line is expected to open by March 2020 with daily ridership expected to rise significantly by over 230,000 commuters.
„Thales is committed to enhancing the skillsets and expertise of the Thai transportation industry, aligned with Thailand’s goals to strengthen its local industrial capabilities. We want to accompany Thailand in its big ambition towards developing a robust urban rail transport network.” Tommy Ayouty, Country Director, Thales in Thailand said.
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