Traveling between Rangsit in the north and Taling Chan in the southwest of Bangkok, which could take hours on the road, is now easier—and faster—thanks to the opening of Thailand's new Red Line commuter rail system after 14 years of construction.
Opened to the public on Monday, August 2, the 410lilometer Red Line cuts through the western periphery of Bangkok to connect Rangsit in the north and Taling Chan in the southwest across 13 stations, with a stop at Bang Sue Grand Station, Thailand's new railway hub. It is reported that the train would take you from one end to the other in less than 30 minutes. From now until October, the Red Line is offering a free service as part of trial runs. After that, fees will start from B12 to a maximum of B42.
What's sad is the situation doesn't allow us to go out as often as we can to try the new trains, hence the lack of bustling crowds on the first day of the launch. Here's what went down.
