MRTA signs Gray and Silver line designs, pushes for common ticket

MGR Online•Economy•6d ago

Reader Briefing

The MRTA has signed contracts with consultants to study and design the Gray and Silver mass transit lines.

•MRTA signed contracts on August 17, 2026, for the Gray and Silver lines' feasibility and design studies.
•The Gray and Silver line studies are expected to be submitted to the Cabinet in August 2028.
•MRTA is negotiating with operators of the Yellow and Pink lines to increase EMV card readers for a common ticketing system.
•A target date of January 1, 2027, has been set for a common fare rate of 17-45 baht per trip.

•MRTA signed contracts with MHPM Co., Ltd. for the Gray Line (Watcharapol-Thonglor) and Chotichinda Consultants Co., Ltd. for the Silver Line (Bangna-Suvarnabhumi Airport) on August 17, 2026.
•The study for the Gray and Silver lines will take approximately 12 months, with results presented to the Cabinet in August 2028 and construction starting in July 2030.
•The Silver Line route has been adjusted to connect to the South Terminal of Suvarnabhumi Airport following discussions with Airports of Thailand (AOT).
•The Brown Line (Khae Rai-Lam Sali) is undergoing a design review for the outer ring road section to align with the Expressway Authority of Thailand's N1 and N2 projects.
•MRTA will consult with operators of the Yellow Line and Pink Line to install more EMV card readers at high-traffic stations.
•The Common Ticketing Policy Committee (CTC) has tasked Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to negotiate with BTS for the Green and Gold lines to implement the 17-45 baht fare by January 1, 2027.
•The Blue Line (Din Daeng-Sathon) project suitability will be reconsidered in 2029.

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MRTA(รฟม.)

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand responsible for managing and designing urban rail lines.

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)(กรุงเทพมหานคร (กทม.))

The local government body that transferred two rail lines to MRTA and oversees the Green and Gold lines.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี (ครม.))

The government body responsible for approving the Gray and Silver line projects.

Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT)(บริษัท ท่าอากาศยานไทย จำกัด (มหาชน))

The operator of Suvarnabhumi Airport that discussed land usage for the Silver Line.

Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT)(การทางพิเศษแห่งประเทศไทย (กทพ.))

The organization managing the N1 and N2 expressway projects.

Common Ticketing Policy Committee (CTC)(คณะกรรมการนโยบายระบบตั๋วร่วม (คนต.))

The committee overseeing the implementation of the 17-45 baht common fare policy.

Bangkok Expressway and Metro Company Limited (BEM)(บริษัท ทางด่วนและรถไฟฟ้ากรุงเทพ จำกัด (มหาชน))

The operator of the MRT Blue and Purple lines.

BTS(บีทีเอส)ℹ️

The operator of the Green and Gold lines.

MHPM Co., Ltd.(บริษัท เอ็มเอชพีเอ็ม จำกัด)

The lead firm hired as a consultant for the Gray Line project.

Chotichinda Consultants Co., Ltd.(บริษัท โชติจินดา คอนซัลแตนท์ จำกัด)

The lead firm hired as a consultant for the Silver Line project.

Kajpajon Udomthamphakdee(นายกาจผจญ อุดมธรรมภักดี)

The Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand.

Common Ticketing Policy(นโยบายตั๋วร่วม)

A policy to implement a unified fare of 17-45 baht across different rail lines.

Suvarnabhumi Airport(ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️

The location connecting to the Silver Line rail project.