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Running Patterns

Runway structure
At Grade running structure - Total distance 11.17 kilometers,

Electric train system - Auto Tram system

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Phase 2: Tha Nun – Mueang Mai

There are 3 stations in the Tha Nun - Mueang Mai route, totaling 16.8 km. This route will
continue from Mueang Mai Station Phase 1 to Thanon Tha Nun Station, Phang Nga Province is
route without details of this period Due to wanting to accelerate the operation to phase 1 to
complete in time 2026

Phase 2: Tha Nun - Mueang Mai Section

1. Tha Nun Station

2. Tha Chatchai Station

3. Phuket Gate Station

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Travel Connection Center

Depot

Location of the garage and maintenance center of the project will be located along the highway
402 Inbound side, Mueang Phuket, at km 31 + 400 - 31 + 600 near Lotus Thalang Located between
the Mueang Thalang School Station And Thalang station has an area of approximately 38 rai,
which will provide full-service vehicle maintenance services. Since supporting daily work Routine
maintenance to check, prevent, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance, overhaul, and Mid-life
Refurbishment. The Operation Control Center （OCC) has a network management system.
(Including safety System to provide passenger information, etc.)

Park and Ride

The building is located at Chalong Station, which is the destination station. Which can support
the parking of about 200 - 300 cars and motorcycles

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Chiang Mai Project (Red Line)
Nakhon Phing Hospital - Mae Hia Saman Samakkee Intersection

Section

Project Background

The Commission for the Management of Road Traffic at the meeting on June 10, 2015, the
Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning conducted a proper study of the model of
mass/public transportation in regional cities, especially Chiang Mai, by linking the network with
feeder systems, various trains, buses, and airports

The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning has studied and developed a master
plan for the development of public transportation in Chiang Mai. Light Rail Transit (LRT) is the
main system consisting of 3 routes: 1) Red Line, Nakhon Ping Hospital- Mae Hia Saman Samakkee
Intersection 2) Blue Line. Chiang Mai Zoo - Si Bua Nger Pattana Intersection and 3) Green Line,
Chok Meechai Junction - Chiang Mai Airport, with two network options: Network A (mixed
running structure between underground and ground level) and Grid B (all ground-level running
structures).

In the meeting on February 21, 2018, it resolved to acknowledge the results of the Chiang Mai
public transport master plan study of the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning and
assign the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to undertake the Mass transit system
in Chiang Mai project in the form of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with an opinion that the
construction of one route per route in order of importance.

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Later, the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning informed of the route priorities.
It was found that the red line was the No. 1 priority, together with the Ministry of Transport agreed.
According to the results of a joint discussion between the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy
and Planning, MRTA and the consultants of the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and
Planning that concluded that network A was the most suitable. Therefore, MRTA has assigned
MRTA to continue to study the details of feasibility and design of the Chiang Mai Red Line Mass
Transit System according to the layout of the runway structure mixed between underground and
ground level (network A).

However, as the study results of the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning are to
determine the route according to the Chiang Mai public transport development master plan only,
so MRTA needs to study the feasibility details to prepare a report. Environmental impact
assessment, design, prepare bidding documents for selection Construction contractors And
documents for the proposal contest for the selection of private individuals to invest in civil works
Electric train system work Maintenance and service work And to implement the Public-Private
Joint Investment Act 2019, the Chiang Mai Red Line Mass Transit System Project, complete as
supporting information for further project approval.

Route

Routes and investment value

(Million Distance Number of The origin Destination
Baht)
28,726.80 (kilometers) stations

Red Line 30,399.82 16.50 16 Nakhon Mae Hia
Blue Line Phing Saman
Green Line 36,195.04 10.47 13 Hospital Samakkee
Total Intersection
95,321.66 11.92 10 Chiang Mai Si Bua
38.89 37* Zoo Ngoen
Phatthana
Ruamchok Intersection
Meechai Chiang Mai
Intersection Airport

Project Description

Alignment

Red Line Metro Line (Nakhon Phing Hospital - Mae Hia Saman Samakkee Intersection) runs
along the north to the south line, starting at Nakhon Phing Hospital By designing the structure as
a runway at the ground level Running along the Chotana Road (Highway 107) until the intersection
of Chiang Mai Court Then turn right, running along with Somphot Chiang Mai 700 years road
until the intersection of the 700 Year Chiang Mai Stadium, cross the irrigation canal and turn left

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onto the canal road. Until the area of Nong Ho intersection Then turn left parallel to Nong Ho
Road (Highway 1366) to the intersection of Pha Muang forces. At this point, the red line of the
train runway will change from a ground level to an underground runway. Then turn right along the
Chotana Road again，pass through the underpass at Khuang Sing Intersection Along the Chang
Phueak Road Through Chiang Mai Rajabhat University To Mani Nopparat Road (Road along the
moat outside the north side) and turn right until the Jang Hua Lin. Then turn left along
Boonruengrit Road Through Maharat Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital Until Jang Gu Huong Along
Mahidol Road (Highway 1141) to the intersection of Chiang Mai International Airport go straight
tog the drainage canal beside Chiang Mai International Airport which will change from the
underground level to the runway at the ground level Then ran off to Chiang Mai-Hang Dong road
(Highway 108) to the end of the Mae Hia Saman Samakkee Intersection.

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Objectives

1. To study the suitability of traffic, engineering, economy, finance, investment, and environment.
By considering connecting to other public transportation systems According to the master plan of
public transport development in Chiang Mai Province at the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy
and Planning has been implemented in 2017.
2. To study project investment guidelines appropriate form of private giving and local government
organizations join the investment Including taking steps under the law.

3. To prepare survey data, Topographic Map, Cadastral Map, Utility Map, estimate price and
prepare information for land ownership, a project for submission, request the enactment of the
decree on land zoning in the area to be operated for public transport. To implement the project.

4. To design the architecture and engineering of the whole project. The components and details are
complete and appropriate enough to be used as a design in the bidding.

5. Prepare bidding documents to select contractors for the construction of the project. And
documents to contest proposals for the selection of private equity firms to invest and support the
MRTA in implementing the bidding process or contesting proposals for the selection of contractors
and private investment firms all of the projects.

Scope of work

Scope of work consists of 2 phases as follows:

Work Phase 1: Feasibility Study, design, prepare a study report, and analyze the private sector
to invest in the project. And perform advisory duties as prescribed in the Joint Act

Investment between the state and the private sector 2019, Chapter 4 (Project Preparation, Part 1,
Project Proposal) and other related.

Work Phase 2: Preparation of tender documents for selection of construction contractor projects
and proposal contest documents for selection of Private Investment in civil works electric train
system work maintenance, service work and act as an advisor as stipulated in the Joint State-Private
Investment Act, B.E. 2562, Chapter 4 (Project Preparation, Part 2, Private Selection)

Benefits expected from the project

1. Increase convenience, speed, and safety in the travel of people and tourists in Chiang Mai
Province.

2. Create efficient and standardized travel options.

3. Reduce travel costs from the original is mainly used by cars.

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4. Reduce pollution from fuel consumption and reduce travel time.

Project format

Model of the electric train system

The project's electric train is Tram. The electric tram is smaller in size to accommodate smaller
passengers. And able to operate both in underground driveways, Ground-level runway, and
elevated runways for the size of the electric train The width of the electric train is 2.4 meters, 32
meters long, can be extended to 45 meters in the future.

Runway Form

The runway zone of the project has a width of 8.30 meters with the following layout:

1) Ground level runway, It is the format used from Nakhon Phing Hospital station to Photharam
station and from the station. Chiang Mai Airport Station arrives at Mae Hia Saman Samakkee
Station The distance of the runway is at the Ground level, approximately 9.30 km.

2) Underground runway, It is a form of a runway from Nong Ho Station to Chiang Mai Airport
Station, in the form of an underground tunnel with a return runway. The distance of the
underground runway is approximately 6.50 kilometers.

Station

The train station of the project has a number of 16 stations consisting of Nakhon Phing Hospital
Station, Chiang Mai Government Center Station, Chiang Mai Stadium Station 700 years,
International Convention and Exhibition Center Station, Nong Ho Intersection, Photharam Station,
Khuang Sing Station, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University Station, Chang Phueak Bus Station, Mani
Nopparat Station, Suan Dok Gate Station, Hai Ya Intersection Station, Chiang Mai International
Airport Intersection Station, Chiang Mai Airport Station, Ban Mai Samakkee Station, and Mae
Hia Saman Samakkee Station

In this regard, station positions can be summarized as shown in the table. With examples of formats
of underground and underground stations.

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Summary of station location and details of the station

Location

1. Nakorn Phing Hospital ground level

ground level

2. Chiang Mai Government Center

3. Chiang Mai Provincial Sompot 700 Years ground level
Stadium

4. International Convention and Exhibition ground level
Center

5. Nong Ho Intersection ground level

6. Photharam ground level

7. Khuang Sing underground

8. Chiang Mai Rajabhat University underground

9. Chang Phueak Bus Terminal underground

10. Mani Nopparat underground

11. Suan Dok Gate underground

12. Hai Ya Intersection underground

13. Chiang Mai International Airport underground
Intersection

14. Chiang Mai Airport ground level

15. Ban Mai Samakkee ground level

16. Mae Hia Saman Samakkee ground level

Depot and Operations Control Center

The primary location of the maintenance center in an empty area near the Nong Ho intersection.
(Former Laddaland Project), which was considered suitable for use as a maintenance center

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location, because there is a sufficient area for construction Able to go in and out to the main road
easily Positions that are near the center of all roadways, making it possible to take the train out for
service conveniently.

Park and Ride

Parking is an important component of encouraging people to travel via public transit. This allows
passengers to convert from a private car to an electric tram to travel into the city center by

considering the two stop-and-go locations, namely
1) The Nakhon Phing Hospital Station. There will be parking for approximately 1,600 private cars,
800 motorcycles.
2) The Mae Hia Saman Samakkee Station will have parking for approximately 1,200 private cars
and 2,800 motorcycles.

Basic plan

Driving system control at sight along the route, there will be a fixed lamp along the road,
including the runway in the maintenance center, the maximum speed of traffic on a ground-level
runway has a maximum speed of about 50 km / h because the ground-level runway has a number
of traffic intersections. Including there are stations at the ground level every distance of about one
kilometer. While the maximum speed of the underground runway is approximately 70 km / h
because the distance between the stations is greater and it is a specific area. Including the travel
time from Nakhon Phing Hospital Station to Mae Hia Saman Samakkee Station, It takes about 36
minutes.

Operation plan

Mass Transit Chiang Mai Red Line Project (Nakhon Phing Hospital - Mae Hia Saman
Samakkee Intersection) has a period of study on feasibility details and designed for 12 months
starting from 1 May 2019 to 30 April 2020 (excluding the period of the EIA report by the Office
of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning)
• Education and organization. Making the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report Year
2020
• Selection of private investment. 2021- 2022
• Construction 2022
• Open for service in 2027

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Nakhon Ratchasima Mass Transit Project (Green Line)
Save One Night Market - Baan Naree Sawat Home of Protection

and Occupation development Section

Background

Regarding to the Land Traffic Management Committee’s resolution on the first meeting on
February 21st, 2018, the committee agree with Master plan and its feasibility’s results presented
by the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) to precede Nakhon Ratchasima
public transport system under Public Private Partnership scheme (PPP). The committee also
assigned MRTA to implement the master plan one route at a time by selecting the green line as a
first project.

Characteristics
Alignment

The Project alignment starts at Saveone Market, runs on Highway no.2, turns right to
Mookmontri road, then runs pass Nakhon Ratchasima railway station, after that continues to Pho
Klang road, turns left in front of Thao Suranaree monument on to Rajadamnern road, turns right
on to Highway no.224, turns left on Highway no.205 through Rajamangala University of
Technology Isan, and end of project at in front of Baan Naree Sawat Protection and Occupational
Development Center. The return trip, alignment runs back on the same path except the operation
around the area of Thao Suranaree monument. While running on Highway no.224, the alignment
turns left to Chumpol road, runs pass the Thao Suranaree monument, and turns right to
Chomsurang Yat road. Alignment meets the same path at the Huai Rot Fai 5-Way intersection,
continues running along the path, and the end of Project at Saveone Market.

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Structure

Ground level track structure (At Grade) with 11.17 kilometer distance

Railway system

Tram

Station

21 stations.

Objectives of the project

• Study suitable including forecasting of passenger numbers, technical, price, economic and
financial plans, system operation plan, environmental impact assessment, area development,

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commercial development in the project area, preliminary preparation Layout of the road and land
ownership of the project.
• Study the project investment guidelines. A suitable model for the private sector, local government
organizations to join and invest. Including taking steps under the law and prepare documents for
project presentations According to the Joint State-Private Investment Act, B.E. 2019 (Chapter 4,
Project Creation and Implementation, Part 1, Project Proposal)
• Prepare survey data, topographic maps, maps showing land regions, maps showing utilities,
estimate prices, and provide information for land ownership projects. The royal decree designates
land zones in the area to be reclaimed, and royal decrees designate land zones in the area to be
carried out for mass transit.
• Design (Engineering and Architectural Design) all projects to have complete elements and details
for civil construction, Architectural Services, Sky train System, Landscape Architecture Other
Mass Transit Connections Running, Electric Car System Parking lots (if any) and other related
tasks.
• Prepare bidding documents to select contractors for the construction of the project. Documents
for Proposal Contest for Selection of Private Investments And other documents related to all of
the projects as stipulated in the joint state-private investment act, B.E. 2019 (Chapter 4 for the
preparation and The second implementation of the private selection )

Benefits expected from the project

• Increase convenience, speed, and safety
• Create alternatives
• Efficient and standardized travel
• Save costs in various fields from the use of cars
• Benefit economic and quality of life for people
• Reduce pollution from travel and transportation.

Public transport technology

From the results of the study of the traffic master plan and the public transport development
master plan in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, introduced Light Rail Transit (LRT) technology is
suitable for Nakhon Ratchasima city for reasons of capacity to accommodate passengers and
safety. It is also in line with the country's policy to support major cities in the region to develop
public transport systems. The main track is the rail system (Source: Final Report), the study of the
traffic master plan, the public transport development master plan in Nakhon Ratchasima, policy
office, transport and traffic plans, 2017)

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Preliminary station layout

The design takes into account connectivity with the surrounding environment. To achieve
comfort Safety at every moment, able to support users adequately and appropriately, have
permanent stability, and Durable to use It requires little maintenance and is environmentally
friendly. Equipped with amenities Convenient for using public transport and commuting on foot
or by bicycle on quality sidewalks. To enter a station or a stop. The station format must be user-
friendly. Taking into account the use of all people, accommodating people of all ages, including
people with disabilities, the underprivileged, and the elderly.

In addition, in the area of the transit station, it may be necessary to consider the connection in
order to Applications between the travel styles and the nature of each type of vehicle as well
(Source: Final Report) Project study traffic master plan, development master plan, public
transportation in Nakhon Ratchasima, policy office, transport and traffic plans, 2017)

Depot

The depot is located in Baan Naree Sawat Protection and Occupational Development Center of
Department of Social Development and Welfare station.

The maintenance center is an operational area. The main function is the parking lot of the train
and the next duty for operation and maintenance within the maintenance center consists of various
buildings such as maintenance plants, administrative buildings, control centers, Buildings for
recreation, training, and residential purposes for the layout of the area. The benchmarks for space

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capacity, distance, height, and the dimension of living space are as follows: Planning and layout
of a depot (Source: Final Report, Study Project, Traffic Master Plan and Public Transport
Development Master Plan in Nakhon Ratchasima City, Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and
Planning, 2017)

Park & Ride

Initially, park and ride will be located in Save-One Market which is now called Mittraphap 1
Station and Baan Naree Sawat Station

Parking is an essential element in encouraging people to travel via public transportation,
allowing passengers to convert from their personal vehicle to an electric car to travel. It can enter
the city center, so the access routes are designed in accordance with current traffic conditions in
order to accommodate the increasing traffic. Especially the number of taxis, buses, taxis, and
motorcycles

Project cost

Detail Cost
(Unit: Million baht )
Land Acquisition
Civil Works N/A
M&E Works 4,461.71
Project Consultant 2,551.32
Provisional Sum 770.81
491.42
Total 8,275.26

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Phitsanulok Mass Transit Project (Red Line)
Phitsanulok University - CentralPlaza Phitsanulok Section

Background

Phitsanulok Mass Transit System Project (Red Line: Phisanulok University - Central Plaza
Section) is one of the transportation system development projects linking main cities in the
provincial areas and solving traffic problems from main cities in the provincial areas to Bangkok
metropolitan area. The project objects to provide continuous, convenience and safe travel
according to the Strategic development of transport infrastructure of Thailand 2015 to 2022 which
assigns Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning to feasibility study and preliminary
design of Phitsanulok Transit System. The project is divided into 2 phases. The first phase is
consisted of 6 routes of 80.5 km. and the second phase is consisted of 2 extension routes and 2
new routes of 30.1 km. The result of the feasibility study recommends to operate the first phase
Red Line: Phisanulok University - Central Plaza Section which is the appropriate routes to operate
first and the cabinet resolution has already assigned MRTA to implement the project.

Characteristics
Alignment

It starts from Phitsanulok University passing Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 heading to the north
along Highway 126 to meet Highway 12 at Indochina intersection. Then, it goes to the west along
Highway 12 and ends at Phitsanulok Central Department Store. It passes several landmarks such
as Makro Department Store, Tesco Lotus, Chinnalap Village, Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 1,

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Phitsanulok Technical Commercial School, Topland Department Store, Wat Phra Sri Rattana
Mahathat, Phitsanulok Provincial Hall, Wat Khuha Sawan and Phitsanulok Mueang Mai Village.

Structure

At-grade track and total length of 12.6 km.

System

Auto Tram System (Rubber-tire tram)

Station

The project consists of 15 stations.

Depot

There is 1 depot at Phitsanulok University which is functioned as depot, train park and office.

Park and Ride

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There are 2 park and ride areas; Phitsanulok University Park and Ride and the area opposite
Phitsanulok Central Department Store.

Project Cost Cost (Million baht)
235.55
Detail 162.29
Land Acquisition 1,073.69
Civil works 75.23
M&E Works and Rolling Stocks 20.00
Consultant Fee 1,566.76
Other expense (Pre-operated expense)

Total

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