Originally Posted by
Yappofloyd
Construction progress as at 28 Feb
1) MRT Orange Line: 99%
2) MRT Pink Line: 95.37%
3) MRT Yellow Line: 98.54%
4) MRT Purple Line:7.73%
Further delays with the opening of the MRT Pink and MRT Yellow monorail lines
The MRT Yellow line and MRT Pink line were due to open as per I posted above. However, In early Nov it was obvious that there were significant delays with the installing of systems and also with fitting out of stations and exit/entrances installation - stairs and escalators. Accordingly, in mid Dec the BSR announced that both lines would now open later in 2023. Initially, it was said to be June for the Yellow line and August for 1st stage of Pink but more recently.it is now;
MRT Yellow line finally open for free trial !
There has been a lot of confusion with contradictory announcements made in the last few weeks by both BSR and MRTA, but finally the first part of the MRT Yellow line opened for free trial period last Sat 3 June. The first section open is from Samrong to Hua Mark so it links the BTS and ARL lines.
In a couple of weeks the remainder of the line should open to Latphrao should be open. The free trial period will operate until the end of June from 9am to 8pm runing every 10 mins. It's a bit of a bumpy ride and not everyone loves the lack of seating but thus far loads of Thais are trying it out - 80k in the first 3 days according to the BKK Post.
From 1 July it is expected that full operations will commence.
MRT Pink line
For the Pink line it is currently stated that it will open in August but only from Minburi to Laksi initially. We'll have to wait for confirmation.