Piphat plans SRT subsidiary takeover if Airport Rail Link stops

MGR Online•Politics•4d ago

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Minister Piphat Ratchakitprakarn reveals emergency plans to ensure continuity of the Airport Rail Link if private operators cease service after September 30.

•Private operators have submitted a letter requesting to stop Airport Rail Link services after September 30.
•The Ministry of Transport may negotiate a 2-3 month service extension to prepare for transition.
•The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is considering having its subsidiary, SRT Electrified Train Co., Ltd., take over management.
•The SRT board is evaluating the possibility of hiring a private firm for short-term management for 6 months to 1 year.

Overview

•Private operators have submitted a letter requesting to stop Airport Rail Link services after September 30.
•Piphat Ratchakitprakarn stated that the Governor of the State Railway of Thailand is discussing solutions to prevent service disruptions for the public.
•Piphat Ratchakitprakarn mentioned initial negotiations may seek to extend the service period by approximately 2-3 months for transition preparation.
•The State Railway of Thailand is prepared to have SRT Electrified Train Co., Ltd. manage the project immediately if the private sector returns the project as scheduled.
•The State Railway of Thailand board is currently determining whether to hire a private entity for short-term management for a period of 6 months to 1 year.
•Piphat Ratchakitprakarn confirmed the State Railway of Thailand has completed the delivery of areas for the High-Speed Rail Linking Three Airports project before the deadline.
•Piphat Ratchakitprakarn stated that decisions regarding the cost-effectiveness or continued agreements of the High-Speed Rail Linking Three Airports project fall under the authority of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee.

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Key Entities

Person

Piphat Ratchakitprakarn(พิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

The Minister of Transport overseeing the State Railway of Thailand.

Organization

State Railway of Thailand(การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The state enterprise responsible for railway services and the contract party for the High-Speed Rail Linking Three Airports project.

SRT Electrified Train Co., Ltd.(บริษัท รถไฟฟ้า ร.ฟ.ท. จำกัด)

A subsidiary of the State Railway of Thailand considered for managing the Airport Rail Link.

Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee(คณะกรรมการนโยบายเขตพัฒนาพิเศษภาคตะวันออก)

The body with the authority to decide on the cost-effectiveness and continued agreements of the High-Speed Rail Linking Three Airports project.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The ministry supervising the State Railway of Thailand.

Policy

Airport Rail Link(โครงการรถไฟเชื่อมท่าอากาศยาน)ℹ️

A railway project facing potential service stoppage after September 30.

High-Speed Rail Linking Three Airports Project(โครงการรถไฟความเร็วสูงเชื่อมสามสนามบิน)ℹ️

A project for which the State Railway of Thailand has already delivered the required areas to the private sector.