The extension of the Blue Line is under construction and the launch of the service is planned for 2019. The Hua Lamphong-Bang Khae route will be a direct connection from the Hua Lamphong main station to The Mall shopping complex in Lak Song on the western Thon Buri side of the capital. Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said he was confident the BEM would be able to begin operating the Hua Lamphong-Bang Khae extension ahead of schedule if the company can reach a proper agreement with the suppliers of the trains. The number of passengers per day is estimated to rise from 300,000 currently to 800,000 when all three sections of the Blue Line -- Bang Sue-Hua Lamphong, Hua Lamphong-Bang Khae and Bang Sue-Tha Phra are fully open, he said. Mr Plew said passengers using the Blue Line service will save money on travelling costs once the Blue Line fully connects Bangkok to Thon Buri.

Source: Bangkok Post April 01, 2017 06:45 UTC