Bangkok's first monorail train opened to the public today . You can ride the trains on the Yellow Line for free for at least a month.
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[2] This map illustrates how the new Yellow Line integrates with the rest of the rail network in #Bangkok. During this trial run, the train will stop at only 13 stations between Samrong and Hua Mak. The journey time is approximately 30 minutes.
[3] My journey today began at BTS Samrong Station. Take Exit 3, and in just a few minutes, you'll reach the monorail station of the same name via the skybridge. If you start at Imperial World, you can get a free "platform ticket" to pass through the station to the other side.
[4] Upon arrival, you must obtain a ticket. Currently, they are available at no cost. If you have a Rabbit Card, simply use it to tap through the entrance gates. I also noticed a contactless credit card reader near the swing gate. Perhaps the Skytrain will have this soon.
[5] The platforms have barriers to prevent people from falling onto the tracks, similar to those on the Skytrain. As you can see, the trains operate without drivers, attracting many people to go to the front for photo opportunities.
[6] The trains utilized are Bombardier Innovia Monorail 300s. Each train consists of four carriages, with the potential to increase to seven in the future. This marks the first driverless straddle-type monorail in Thailand. The maximum operation speed is 80 km/hr.
[7] These are the information monitors on the train and on the platform. Trains run every ten minutes.
[8] Upon arriving at Hua Mak Station, take Exit 1 to reach the Airport Rail Link Station or Exit 4 for the Eastern Line station. However, today these exits were closed, so I had to use Exit 2 and walk for 8 minutes along the street.
[9] Overall, it will be a useful feeder train for people living along Theparak and Srinakarin roads. Eventually the train will go all the way to Lat Phrao where it will connect to the Blue Line. Do you think you will use it?