Airport Rail Link gets four-month extension without subsidy
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan says the operator will run the line for four more months on fare revenue alone before an SRT subsidiary takes over. The story Airport Rail Link gets four-month extension without subsidy as seen on Thaiger News .
The Airport Rail Link will continue operating under CP-linked Asia Era One for an additional four months until January 31, 2027, before being taken over by a State Railway of Thailand (SRT) subsidiary, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn announced on September 14. Phiphat, who is also the deputy prime minister, emphasized that this is not a one-year extension and Asia Era One will not receive the previously discussed operating payment of 60 million baht per month during this transition period.
Instead, the company will retain the fare revenue it generates and assume any financial losses incurred. After the deadline, SRT Electrified Train Company, the railway authority's subsidiary, is expected to assume full responsibility for the line's operations immediately. Prior to the handover, the SRT will conduct inspections to ensure the trains, tracks, and other assets are in suitable condition.
The announcement puts an end to the uncertainty surrounding the Airport Rail Link's future following Asia Era One's decision to terminate its involvement in the broader high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports.
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