SRTET ready to manage Airport Rail Link from October 1

Khaosod•Economy•6d ago

Reader Briefing

SRTET is prepared to resume Airport Rail Link operations on October 1, 2026, pending a finalized contract from SRT by September 1.

•SRTET is ready to take over Airport Rail Link management after the current contract ends on September 30, 2026.
•ACM Kongsak states a conclusion on the hiring of SRTET is needed by September 1 to allow for a one-month preparation period.
•SRTET plans to utilize approximately 300 personnel, including the transfer of employees from Asia Era One.
•SRT is currently developing plans to handle the transition and maintain service continuity.

•The current management contract for the Airport Rail Link is set to expire on September 30, 2026.
•SRTET is prepared to begin train operations immediately on October 1, 2026.
•ACM Kongsak warns that if the contract is not finalized by September 1, SRT may need to extend the existing private sector contract for 6 months to 1 year.
•ACM Kongsak states that a one-month preparation period is required to survey data and assess the condition of all assets and trains.
•SRTET estimates that approximately 300 personnel are required to manage and operate the Airport Rail Link.
•SRTET may consider temporarily hiring Siemens to assist with maintenance during the transition period.
•The finalized contract details must be approved by the SRT Board and reported to the Cabinet.
•SRT is considering either negotiating an MOU extension with Asia Era One or having SRT manage the operations itself.

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ACM Kongsak

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

เรื่องการบริหารจัดการและการให้บริการแอร์พอร์ต เรล ลิงก์ เราไม่มีข้อกังวล เพราะ รฟฟท.เคยบริหารโครงการนี้มาก่อน

SRTET(รฟฟท.)

An organization ready to take over the management and operation of the Airport Rail Link.

State Railway of Thailand(การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The organization responsible for determining the management format and contract details for the Airport Rail Link.

SRT(รฟท.)

Abbreviation for the State Railway of Thailand.

Airport Rail Link(แอร์พอร์ต เรล ลิงก์)ℹ️

The rail project and service subject to a management transition.

CP Group(กลุ่มซี.พี.)ℹ️

The group currently managing the Airport Rail Link until the contract ends.

Asia Era One(บริษัท เอเชีย เอราวัน)ℹ️

The company currently operating the Airport Rail Link whose employees may be transferred to SRTET.

Siemens(บริษัท ซีเมนส์)ℹ️

A company involved in the electric train system that may be hired for temporary maintenance.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The government body to which the contract details must be reported.

SRT Board(บอร์ด รฟท.)

The board that must approve the contract details for hiring SRTET.

ACM Kongsak(พล.อ.อ.คงศักดิ์)

A representative of SRTET who provided details on the transition requirements and personnel needs.