SRT Electrified preparing for Airport Rail Link takeover

Matichon•Economy•6d ago

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SRT Electrified is preparing to take over Airport Rail Link operations after Asia Era One's contract ends on September 30, 2026.

•SRT Electrified is ready to operate Airport Rail Link starting October 1, 2026.
•A conclusion on the hiring of SRT Electrified is needed by September 1, 2026, to allow for a one-month preparation period.
•The current operator, Asia Era One, has a contract ending September 30, 2026.
•SRT Electrified estimates a need for approximately 300 personnel to manage the project.

•The current operator of Airport Rail Link, Asia Era One, has a contract scheduled to end on September 30, 2026.
•SRT Electrified is coordinating with the State Railway of Thailand to prepare for the management transition.
•SRT Electrified requires a conclusion on hiring terms by September 1, 2026, to ensure a one-month window for surveying assets and preparing personnel.
•If the hiring decision is delayed past September 1, the State Railway of Thailand may consider hiring the current private operator for another 6 months to 1 year.
•Kongsak Chantarasopha stated that transferring employees from Asia Era One to SRT Electrified is the fastest way to ensure continuous service.
•SRT Electrified may temporarily hire Siemens to assist with maintenance during the transition period.
•The hiring details and contract must be approved by the State Railway of Thailand board before being reported to the Cabinet.

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Kongsak Chantarasopha

"Regarding the management and service of Airport Rail Link, we have no concerns because SRT Electrified has managed this project before."

เรื่องการบริหารจัดการและการให้บริการแอร์พอร์ต เรล ลิงก์ เราไม่มีข้อกังวล เพราะ รฟฟท.เคยบริหารโครงการนี้มาก่อน

Kongsak Chantarasopha(คงศักดิ์ จันทรโสภา)

Director and Acting President of SRT Electrified.

SRT Electrified(บริษัท รถไฟฟ้า ร.ฟ.ท. จำกัด (รฟฟท.))

Operator of the Red Line commuter rail and entity preparing to take over Airport Rail Link.

State Railway of Thailand(การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย (รฟท.))ℹ️

The agency coordinating the management transition of Airport Rail Link.

Asia Era One(บริษัท เอเชีย เอราวัน จำกัด)ℹ️

The current operator of Airport Rail Link whose contract ends September 30, 2026.

Airport Rail Link(แอร์พอร์ต เรล ลิงก์)ℹ️

The rail project being transitioned from Asia Era One to SRT Electrified.

Siemens(บริษัท ซีเมนส์)ℹ️

A company involved in rail systems that may be hired for temporary maintenance.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี (ครม.))

The government body that will receive a report on the management contract.