Bangkok: State Railway of Thailand Notification of escalators at Don Mueang Station Red line suburban train Returned to use normally.
As social media spreads the message Escalator at Don Mueang Station Red Line suburban trains are not available. causing inconvenience in using that service, Mr. Ekarat Sriarayanphong Head of the Governor’s Office The State Railway of Thailand explained that after being informed of the matter, the State Railway of Thailand had the Electric Railway Company, SRT Company Limited (SRT), the operator of the Red Line Suburban Railway Project, immediately inspect, which found that there was One escalator at Don Mueang Station is damaged, out of a total of 24. Nine elevators and four escalators can be used normally.
However, the Railway Authority is not complacent about the problems that have arisen. Initially, while waiting for repairs The damaged escalator system has been temporarily shut down. to check on safety and in between It was recommended that passengers be able to use other
escalators as a replacement first. Then, they coordinated with Jardine Schindler (Thai) Company Limited, which is the owner of the elevator product. and escalator Come in to carry out repairs and improvements. The escalator can now be used normally.
In addition, in order to take care and maintain the use of elevators and escalators and the moving ramp of the Red Line suburban train in the long term. The Railway is in the process of recruiting a contractor to carry out the maintenance. escalator elevator system and moving ramps Every station in the Red Line suburban railway project It is expected that the operator will be hired in March 2024, after which the elevator, escalator and moving ramp system will be checked for readiness. at every station by April 2024, along with installing publicity signs and giving advice to users. Including elevator maintenance plans and escalators annually according to the specified time frame
The Railway would like to apologize to passengers for any inconvenience on this occas
ion and would like to thank all comments in order to improve the service further. The Railway is fully committed to improving the service. the best So that all passengers have equal access to the service. Whether it is the general public, disabled people, children, pregnant women, elderly people, including passengers with a lot of luggage. To receive convenience, safety, and create maximum satisfaction in using the service is important.-513-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency