Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Bangkok to welcome the Suvarnabhumi Rail Link

International media representatives were given a sneak peak at the Suvarnabhumi Airport rail link during the TCEB "Maximize" familiarization last week.

The much delayed Airport rail link was originally scheduled to launch in August this year, but it is now on track to officially open in December.

During Friday's trial service, guests admired the futuristic design of Makkason (Bangkok) Airport link station before making the easy 15-minute journey to Suvarnabhumi.

Premium-fare express services will run on the hour between Suvarnabhumi Airport and City Air Terminal, while the City Line service will stop at six local stations along the route.

According to the State Railway of Thailand, the Express service will operate four cars, while the City Line will run three cars.

Once the rail link is officially launched fares for an express trip will be approximately Bt150 per person, while fares for the City Line commuter trips, will range from Bt30-50 per passenger.