MRT Blue and Purple lines resume normal service after track fire
BANGKOK — 21 September 2026, MRT Blue and Purple line services resumed normal operations at all stations on the morning, Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) said. The announcement followed an electrical short circuit involving a power supply cable along the MRT track between Tao Poon and Bang Pho stations at 12:32 on 20 September. The […] The post MRT Blue and Purple lines resume normal service…
Bangkok's MRT Blue and Purple lines returned to normal service at all stations in the early morning hours on September 21, 2026, according to the Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) transportation authority. The lines had been briefly halted the previous day, September 20, after an electrical short circuit involving a power supply cable on the track between Tao Poon and Bang Pho stations at 12:32 PM.
This prompted BEM to temporarily suspend Blue Line services around noon. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. An initial investigation revealed that moisture from recent rainfall may have played a role in causing the problem. BEM personnel worked throughout the night to thoroughly inspect and repair the issue near Tao Poon station, as well as to assess related systems. Their goal was to ensure the system was fully prepared and safe before resuming normal operations.
BEM announced the resumption of MRT Blue and Purple line service today, stating that all stations were back to normal after addressing the track fire incident.
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