Fire erupts along Bangkok MRT line, forcing shutdown and delays
BANGKOK, Sept 20 — Bangkok’s MRT services were disrupted this afternoon after a fire broke out on railway tr...
Bangkok's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) services experienced disruption on September 20 after a fire ignited on railway tracks near Tao Poon station in the Bang Sue district. The fire, detected at around 12:20pm, originated on the elevated tracks along Pracharat Sai 2 Road, leading to an immediate suspension of services at all stations. Fire and rescue teams arrived at the scene and discovered an electrical short circuit involving cables on the railway line, with flames still visible as they worked to control the situation.
The Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) reported that staff and relevant agencies were conducting inspections of the affected area, prioritizing the safety of passengers and staff. The incident caused significant inconvenience, with BEM stating they were taking all measures to resume services as swiftly and securely as possible. As of 1:13pm, services between Bang Pho and Kamphaeng Phet stations remained closed due to a disruption in power supply.
Passengers were advised to utilize nearby MRT stations, with travel delays of up to 60 minutes anticipated.
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