MRTA deputy governor Theeraphan Tachasirinugune, who is in charge of strategy and planning, said the agency will forward the project plans to the cabinet for approval late this month. The MRTA is waiting for this to be returned to the Transport Ministry so it can be presented to the cabinet for approval. Both extension plans would require environmental impact assessments (EIA) and feasibility studies to be carried out first, according to Mr Theeraphan. The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) plans to submit the Pink and Yellow line electric train projects to the cabinet for approval later this month and sign their construction contracts early next month. PATTARACHAI PREECHAPANICHClick "play" to listen to Monorail plans finalised for approval and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose.

Source: Bangkok Post April 18, 2017 02:15 UTC