ExpatOilWorker Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 9 hours ago, FarangryBirds said: Minding my own business at a bus stop in Din Daeng tonight when a truck rolled past (under police escort) with some more new BTS rolling stock. That is a nice 42 wheeler truck. Ding Daeng, hmmm. Minding your own business is code for just stepped out from Chaophraya I, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 9 hours ago, FarangryBirds said: Minding my own business at a bus stop in Din Daeng tonight when a truck rolled past (under police escort) with some more new BTS rolling stock. this could may well have become the only incident when a train is destroyed, trying to do a U Turn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakegeneve Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 On 9/17/2019 at 7:04 PM, Greyhat said: I think I've solved the "Dark green/Light green" mystery lads. As @ExpatOilWorker said: The Sukhumvit line is dark green if you're at the MRT (As shown by their maps etc.) However if you're at the BTS the Sukhumvit line is light green (As shown previously in the thread) So yeah, nice and confusing. What's even worse is that the MRTA on their own website and in their material for the Kheha and Ku Khot extensions (Suk line south and north exts) only refer to the line as the Green line! No dark or light. https://www.mrta.co.th/media/454309/leaflet-gl-e2-edit5.pdf https://www.mrta.co.th/th/projectelectrictrain/bangkok-and-vicinities/greenline/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakegeneve Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 On 9/6/2019 at 4:40 PM, Lakegeneve said: From tomorrow 7 September, MRT Blue services will operate as a through service on a normal frequency. Still operating only from 7am to 9pm from Hua Lumphong to Bang Wah.[ So no more changing at Hua Lumphong for a shuttle service on a 8 min headway! From this Sat 21 Sept, the MRT Blue line will run the whole extension to Lak Song and operate all day from 6am until 11pm. Still a free trial period. Full opening and fare collection still due to begin on 29 Sept. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Lakegeneve said: What's even worse is that the MRTA on their own website and in their material for the Kheha and Ku Khot extensions (Suk line south and north exts) only refer to the line as the Green line! No dark or light. https://www.mrta.co.th/media/454309/leaflet-gl-e2-edit5.pdf https://www.mrta.co.th/th/projectelectrictrain/bangkok-and-vicinities/greenline/ And according to this very publication we now have a Skytrain Blue Line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 7 hours ago, ExpatOilWorker said: Ding Daeng, hmmm. Minding your own business is code for just stepped out from Chaophraya I, right? Geez dude, dont be tossin a bro under the bus ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 At 7am this morning, there was a three train wait at PK BTS. It was amazingly crowded for that time of the morning, which I never get to experience very often thank God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 At 7am this morning, there was a three train wait at PK BTS. It was amazingly crowded for that time of the morning, which I never get to experience very often thank God.Some of us have to experience it every day and it's often a lot more than a 3 train wait!Sent from my SM-A500F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 48 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: Some of us have to experience it every day and it's often a lot more than a 3 train wait! Sent from my SM-A500F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Its great to be me then, innit ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstevens Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 12 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said: Some of us have to experience it every day and it's often a lot more than a 3 train wait! What is your average wait....how many trains and how long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 @Crossy, dude tell me Im right with these new BTS cars. They are either sprung lighter or have a higher center of gravity or are lighter or something, because they rock like a cheap cradle. Any of the tecnicians notice it? They also seem to lack torque coming out of the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Nyezhov said: @Crossy, dude tell me Im right with these new BTS cars. They are either sprung lighter or have a higher center of gravity or are lighter or something, because they rock like a cheap cradle. Any of the tecnicians notice it? They also seem to lack torque coming out of the station. I'm not an RST guy, but the new trains certainly ride differently. Not really noticed any lake of "poke" on acceleration but the profiles are supposed to be the same as (or at least compatible with) the existing stock. BTS now has 6 (six) different EMU configurations from Siemens (Germany and Turkey) and our Chinese friends, all are subtly different (actually some differences not so subtle). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarangryBirds Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 When I passed Ha Yaek Latphrao yesterday, I noticed more works. It looks like there will be a skywalk linking closer to the MRT entrance after all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 A view of the purple line at PhraNangKlao bridge. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 13 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said: A view of the purple line at PhraNangKlao bridge. I've not been that way since Purple opened, did they ever get the promised link to the river boats working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lakegeneve Posted October 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2019 On 9/11/2019 at 5:29 PM, Lakegeneve said: Current Progress at end of August 1) MRT Yellow line - 41.77%, 2) MRT Pink Line - 42.15%, 3) MRT Orange line 44.43% Current Progress at end of Sept 1) MRT Yellow line - 43.77%, 2) MRT Pink Line - 44.12%, 3) MRT Orange line 46.88% 4) BMA Gold Line - idk but being built fast, Some pics - https://www.home.co.th/hometips/detail/95231?fbclid=IwAR0o8Yu0sthwswzRFUfRtc2dJM7uDLi18CcApjqzogdjjmjSbs5DeWvLRO0 - Blue line pax is 400k-410k a day since the Lak Song ext opened and Purple Line is a little over 70k. - Testing has started on the BTS Sukhumvit ext to Kasetsart Uni which will open on 5 Dec. - The first two trains for the SRT Dark Red line are currently being shipped to BKK; 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLW Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Current Progress at end of Sept 1) MRT Yellow line - 43.77%, 2) MRT Pink Line - 44.12%, 3) MRT Orange line 46.88% 4) BMA Gold Line - idk but being built fast, Some pics - https://www.home.co.th/hometips/detail/95231?fbclid=IwAR0o8Yu0sthwswzRFUfRtc2dJM7uDLi18CcApjqzogdjjmjSbs5DeWvLRO0 - Blue line pax is 400k-410k a day since the Lak Song ext opened and Purple Line is a little over 70k. - Testing has started on the BTS Sukhumvit ext to Kasetsart Uni which will open on 5 Dec. - The first two trains for the SRT Dark Red line are currently being shipped to BKK; Fantastic news. What I've seen the new station Ha Yeak Lat Phrao has been well received and in good use. Blue line overcrowding has been increased dramatically during peak hours. Also there are still issues with doors opening synchronised and the regular arrival times. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted October 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2019 BTS N10 (Phahonyothin 24) today, moving along nicely. Opens December 4th. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dekestone Posted October 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2019 Nice video of the Green Line north of Ha Yaek Lad Phrao 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Unlike a certain shipment of buses the Red Line trains have cleared customs ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 3 hours ago, Crossy said: Unlike a certain shipment of buses the Red Line trains have cleared customs ???? Made in.........China? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said: Made in.........China? Japan. Weird looking design with those windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLW Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Japan. Weird looking design with those windows.I thought Siemens, Made in Turkey? Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, CLW said: I thought Siemens, Made in Turkey? No, those are the new BTS trains, not sure about the new MRT trains. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 26 minutes ago, CLW said: I thought Siemens, Made in Turkey? Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk If I remember correctly these RedLine trains are a Hitatchi consortium and made in Japan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLW Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 If I remember correctly these RedLine trains are a Hitatchi consortium and made in Japan. You're correct. I mixed it up with the new BTS trainsSent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLW Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 No, those are the new BTS trains, not sure about the new MRT trains.I stand corrected. I mixed it up.Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, CLW said: I stand corrected. I mixed it up. I get confused every time I open my email. I'm working on four different colours in BKK plus a couple of systems offshore all with subtly different terminology (e.g. TIM, TVM, TMM, POM are all basically the same machine). Is it any surprise I sometimes get it wrong, usually in a management meeting of course ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLW Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Today I passed near the Dark red line along the Don Mueang tollway. Currently some work on the track doing some installation of wires but not the actual ones for supplying the electricity to the train. Any information when the first trials are about to start? Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted October 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2019 53 minutes ago, CLW said: Any information when the first trials are about to start? Red Line opening is due "early" 2021 so I would expect to see trains on the viaduct mid next year. The test track at the stabling (Bang Sue depot) should be ready within a month or so for testing the new trains. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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