The Government of Thailand has taken a major step toward improving public transit in Bangkok by transferring control of three electric train projects from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to the Ministry of Transport. The move aims to enhance citywide connectivity and reduce congestion.
The projects include the 19.7 km Silver Line connecting Bangna to Suvarnabhumi Airport, the 16.3 km Grey Line running from Wacharapol to Thonglor, and the 9.5 km Blue Line extension from Din Daeng to Sathorn. These additions will integrate with Bangkok’s existing 13-line, 276.84 km rail system, facilitating smoother transfers. Phichet Khunathammarak, Director of the Rail Transport Department, noted that better integration will eliminate current inefficiencies in the network. The Ministry of Transport will now coordinate with the State Railway of Thailand to oversee project execution, with the new lines expected to be operational within five years.