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| Solutions to the city's
congestion problems due to the dense traffic
are in hand. An extension to the skytrain
and the construction of the first underground
lines planned for 2003/4 will perhaps alleviate
this issue that requires such urgent attention.
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the 'skytrain' or 'BTS' entering Ploenchit
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>> The project for
an underground railway system in Bangkok,
being built with the aim to alleviate the
city's traffic congestion, is well underway.
The construction of this network is in its
advanced stages and hopes to improve the environment
and the quality of life for residents and
the comfort of visitors. The first line should
be partially operational by end 2003, beginning
2004. The work on the extension of the Skytrain,
begun at the end of 1999, should be completed
around the same time.
The cost of the underground project has reached
108 million Baht and the final completion
is now expected for 2004. There will be trains
running every 10 minutes and every 5 minutes
during rush hour, which should ensure an efficient
flow of traffic. With a total of 18 stations,
the underground line will serve several business
districts like Silom, Sukhumvit and Ratchadapisek
as well as the Queen Sirikit Convention Centre
and the Hua Lumphong central train station.
It will aid inner city transport for residents
and visitors, particularly those coming on
business. This project will also contribute
to improving the image of the city and will
place Bangkok amongst the major world destinations
for shopping, businesses and conferences.
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