Thailand: Siemens Mobility and its consortium partners Bozankaya and ST Engineering Urban Solutions [Thailand] Ltd. have recently secured significant rail contracts in Thailand, including the Metropolitan Rapid Transit [MRT] system in Bangkok, which covers the Orange Line and Blue Line.
The contracts involve the delivery of 53 new trains, along with the installation of technical equipment for signaling and maintenance services. Additionally, Siemens Mobility has been tasked with expanding intercity connectivity in Northern Thailand through the double-track railway project from Den Chai to Chiang Rai and Chiang Khong. These contracts mark a significant milestone for Siemens Mobility in Thailand.
CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited and Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited have been commissioning these projects with the goal of enhancing the efficiency, capacity, and sustainability of Bangkok’s public transportation network and Thailand’s mainline rail system. The various contracts will begin and conclude between 2024 and 2039.
“With over 30 years of trusted partnership in Thailand, we are delighted to continue to help Bangkok grow sustainably and shape travel in the country for generations to come. Our technology already reaches more than a million passengers in Bangkok every day, helping to reduce congestion and journey times. With 53 new trains, advanced signaling and telecommunication systems, and long-term maintenance services for the Orange Line, Blue Line, and mainline connections in the north of the country, even more people will be able to reach their destination quickly and emission-free,” said Michael Peter, CEO of Siemens Mobility.