Construction Contracts
Construction is divided into three separate contracts. The first covers Bang Sue - Tao Pun - Phra Nangklao Bridge, with a length of 12 km, comprising nine stations. This contract also includes construction of a 1.2 km extension of the MRT Blue Line from Bang Sue to Tao Pun where the Blue Line and the Purple Line will interchange.
The second contract covers the Phra Nangklao Bridge (including a new bridge) - Bang Yai District - Khlong Bang Phai terminus, with a length of 11 km. and comprising seven stations. The third contract is for the construction of a train depot at the Bang Yai terminus and four park and ride buildings at Khlong Bang Phai, Bang Yai Intersection, Tha It, and the Nonthaburi Intersection station.
| Contract | Notes | Kilometre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bang Sue-Tao Pun to Phra Nangklao Bridge | 12 |
| 2 | Phra Nangklao Bridge to Khlong Bang Phai terminus (river crossing viaduct included) | 11 |
| 3 | Depot at Khlong Bang Phai, four park and ride stations | - |
The 6th contract, which was due to be awarded in mid-2011 for the laying of track was delayed for over one year due to internal disputes within the MRTA and uncertainty about the bidding process.. However, this contract was finalised in October 2012.
In October 2012, the BMCL, private operator of the MRT Blue line, was granted a 30 year concession to operate the Purple line and supply rolling stock & electrical systems. .
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