Fire Erupts Along Bangkok MRT Line, Forcing Shutdown and Delays
- On Sunday, a fire broke out on the railway track at Tao Poon MRT station in Bangkok, prompting the evacuation of passengers from the station building at approximately 12:30.
- Pol Lt Col Kittiphan Thaentangcharoenchai confirmed a preliminary investigation found an electrical control cabinet overheated, causing a short circuit between Tao Poon and Bang Pho stations, affecting trains towards Tha Phra.
- Sparks from the fire damaged a motorcycle parked beneath the railway line, while crews deployed a large ventilation fan to clear smoke from the station building. The blaze was brought under control with no one injured.
- Operator Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited announced a temporary suspension of MRT services at "all stations" along the Blue Line, reporting delays of about 60 minutes at some stations.
- Police, BEM officials, and firefighters are currently inspecting the track and power cut-off system to assess damage and establish the exact cause. Officials continue investigating the incident as the network works to restore operations.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Bangkok metro suspends all services after fire breaks out on elevated track
Passengers were evacuated as sparks fell onto the road below
Cedarnews.net. . Bangkok, 20 Sep (EFE).- The electric train service of the blue line, one of the main arteries of the Bangkok Metro (MRT), was suspended this. Cedarnews . .
Malay Mail
AlKhaleej TodayFire erupts along Bangkok MRT line, forcing shutdown and delays
BANGKOK, Sept 20 — Bangkok’s MRT services were disrupted this afternoon after a fire broke out on railway tracks near Tao Poon station in the city’s Bang Sue district.The...
The MRT (subway) has announced a temporary suspension of service at all stations following a fire on the railway tracks between Tao Poon and Bang Pho stations.
A fire broke out on the electric railway line between Tao Poon and Bang O stations in Bangkok, Thailand, on the afternoon of September 20th, causing MRT services to be temporarily suspended on some sections.
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