DRT Proposes Zoning Fare Model for Electric Trains

Thansettakij•Economy•20h ago

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The Department of Rail Transport is studying a zoning-based fare system for electric trains to be proposed for Cabinet approval by 2027.

•The Department of Rail Transport is developing a 3-zone fare model (Inner, Middle, and Outer city).
•A second public hearing is scheduled for December 2026, with the study completing in January 2027.
•The plan integrates with congestion charging studies by the OTP and BMA to subsidize public transport.

•The Department of Rail Transport is currently studying electric train fares using a Zoning model to prepare for the future.
•The Department of Rail Transport will conduct workshops with operators and draft relevant ministerial regulations.
•The Department of Rail Transport plans to hold a second public hearing by December 2026 and close the complete study by January 2027.
•The Department of Rail Transport aims to push the proposal for Cabinet approval within the year 70.
•The proposed zoning divides areas into Inner City (flat rate), Middle City (increased rate based on distance), and Outer City (highest rate when crossing all zones).
•Survey data shows approximately 50% of passengers do not change lines and 30% change lines once.
•The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration are studying congestion charges to fund cheaper fares and better bus services.
•The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will integrate the plan with sidewalk development within an 800-meter radius of electric train stations.

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Atiphu Chitranukroh(นายอธิภู จิตรานุเคราะห์)

Deputy Director General of the Department of Rail Transport.

Department of Rail Transport(กรมการขนส่งทางราง)ℹ️

The agency studying the zoning-based fare system for electric trains.

Rail Policy Committee(คณะกรรมการนโยบายระบบราง)

A committee that will review the completed fare study.

Land Traffic Arrangement Committee(คณะกรรมการจัดระบบการจราจรทางบก)

A committee that will review the completed fare study.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The body expected to approve the project within the year 70.

Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning(สำนักงานนโยบายและแผนการขนส่งและจราจร)ℹ️

The agency studying congestion charges in consultation with experts from England.

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The agency studying congestion charges and developing sidewalks around train stations.