Hopes are high that this year, Bangkok will see a reduction in traffic congestion and improvements in air quality, as several mass transit systems under construction for the past few years are scheduled to begin limited trial operations.
Four new electric rail routes will be added to Bangkok’s growing rapid transit network this year after three lines were added to the list last year.
The first was the 13-kilometre elevated extension of the MRT Blue Line, which runs between Bang Sue and Tha Phra stations. The extension — which began operating in March last year –…
