Bangkok’s MRT Orange Line eastern section nears 2028 opening
Bangkok’s MRT Orange Line is preparing to receive its first train in late November, marking the next major step towards passenger services beginning on the eastern section in 2028. The train has completed production and factory testing in Turkey and is being sent to Germany for further trials to confirm its quality and safety before … The story Bangkok’s MRT Orange Line eastern section nears 2028…
Bangkok's MRT Orange Line eastern section is on track for a 2028 opening, with the first train set to arrive in late November. The train has completed production in Turkey and will undergo further safety tests in Germany before being shipped to Thailand. The Orange Line will initially serve the 22.6-kilometre eastern route between Thailand Cultural Centre and Min Buri, with 17 stations along the way.
Following the arrival of the first train, trial passenger services are expected by late 2027, with full commercial operations beginning in early 2028. The Orange Line will connect with several existing Bangkok rail lines, including the Blue, Yellow, and Pink Lines. BEM, the operator of the Orange Line, anticipates it to handle around 100,000 passenger trips per day.
The western extension of the MRT Orange Line, running from Bang Khun Non to Thailand Cultural Centre, is also progressing, with full route construction anticipated to be completed by 2030.
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