Gold Line (Bangkok)

The BMA Gold Line is an under-construction automated people mover line, part of Bangkok's rapid transit system. However, the line was not part of the current M-Map Master Plan as the line was proposed by the owners of Iconsiam mall in July 2015 to provide a feeder service to Iconsiam.[1][2] The project was approved by the Thai Cabinet in September 2016 with an initial planned opening of late 2018.[3] The first phase is scheduled to open on 1 October 2020 being 1.72 km and consisting of 3 stations. For the second phase, the line will then be extended 1 km along Somdet Chao Phraya road to connect with the future MRT Purple Line southern extension with a planned opening in 2023. It will connect Krung Thonburi BTS station with Prajadhipok Road in Thon Buri District, a total of 2.68 km.

BMA Gold Line
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Bombardier Innovia APM 300 in Bangkok Gold line
Overview
TypePeople mover
Statusconstructed
LocaleBangkok, Thailand
TerminiKrung Thonburi
Memorial Bridge
Stations4
Operation
Planned opening27 October 2020
OwnerBangkok Metropolitan Administration
Operator(s)Krungthep Thanakom Company Limited
Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited
CharacterElevated
Rolling stockBombardier INNOVIA APM 300
Technical
Line length2.72 kilometers (1.69 mi) (est.)
Number of tracks2
ElectrificationThird rail
Operating speed80 km/h (50 mph)

Design and development of the line was the responsibility of Krungthep Thanakom PCL an enterprise of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration,[4]. The project budget of 3.8 billionThai baht is fully funded by the proponent of the project, shopping mall company Siam Piwat who has responsibility for all construction costs[5] as it will connect to the company's Iconsiam complex and other developments along the route. All advertising revenue and operating profits will be collected by Siam Piwat Company during the 30 year concession period.

The BMA Gold line will be operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited under a 30 year contract, which also operates the BTS Skytrain.

As of June 2020, overall work for the Gold Line is 81% complete.[6]

Route

The BMA Gold Line starts adjacent to Krung Thonburi BTS station running 500m east to Charoen Nakhon road where it then runs north for 1.3 km past Iconsiam. It will initially terminate at Klong San station near Lat Ya road intersection and provide an interchange with the future SRT Dark Red Line southern extension. The line will then be further extended 1 km west along Somdet Chao Phraya road and terminate at Phrajahipok road to connect with the future MRT Purple Line southern extension. This extension is planned to open in 2023.

Rolling stock

The BMA Gold line will use Bombardier Innovia APM 300 automated people movers with rubber tyres manufactured in China's Anhui province. Innovia APMs are commonly used at airports to transport passengers between terminals. Each set has two carriages with 138 passenger capacity in each carriage, and can travel at a maximum of 80 km/h. [7] The first set was due to be delivered in April 2020, but was delayed due to a COVID-19 related lockdown in Anhui province.[8]

The first set later arrived in Thailand on 18 June 2020, the remaining 2 sets are due be delivered in August 2020. [9]

Stations
Code English Thai Interchange
GN01 Krung Thonburi (~ October 2020) สถานีกรุงธนบุรี  BTS 
GN02 Charoen Nakhon (ICONSIAM) (~ October 2020) สถานีเจริญนคร (ไอคอนสยาม)
GN03 Khlong San (~ October 2020) สถานีคลองสาน  SRT  (planned)
GN04 Pradjahipok (~2023[7])  MRT  (planned)
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See also

References
  1. "New BTS Gold Line along Chao Phraya River expected in 2017". Coconuts Bangkok. 2015-10-29. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  2. https://www.thairath.co.th/news/local/bangkok/1713566
  3. "Gold Line monorail gets cabinet green light". Bangkok Post. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  4. "Cabinet approves Bt3.8bn Gold Line monorail". The Nation. 6 September 2016.
  5. Gluckman, Ron (April 2016). "The Queen of Siam: Chadatip Chutrakul Aims To Energize A District In Bangkok". Forbes Asia.
  6. "Gold line set for October opening". Bangkok Post. 18 June 2020.
  7. "Gold Line set for October opening". Bangkok Post. 2020-06-18. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
  8. "Monorail ushers in hope". Bangkok Post. 7 June 2020.
  9. "Gold line set for October opening". Bangkok Post. 18 June 2020.
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