From Malay Mail · · 1m 10s
Fire disrupts Bangkok MRT line
Fire on Bangkok MRT tracks forces shutdown and delays.
In brief
Fire on Bangkok MRT tracks forces shutdown and delays. A fire on railway tracks near Tao Poon station in Bangkok’s Bang Sue district caused MRT shutdowns and up to 60-minute delays due to an electrical short circuit. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Fire erupts near Tao Poon station
Fire broke out on railway tracks near Tao Poon station in Bangkok’s Bang Sue district, disrupting MRT services.
“Fire erupts along Bangkok MRT line, forcing shutdown and delays”
Fire detected at 12:20pm
The fire was detected at 12:20pm on elevated railway tracks along Pracharat Sai 2 Road, prompting initial suspension of all MRT stations.
“Fire and rescue personnel who arrived at the scene reportedly found an electrical short circuit involving cables on the railway line”
Electrical short circuit cause
Fire and rescue personnel identified an electrical short circuit involving railway cables as the cause of the fire.
“Fire and rescue personnel who arrived at the scene reportedly found an electrical short circuit involving cables on the railway line”
BEM prioritizes safety
Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) stated passenger and staff safety is their priority as they work to resume services.
“We fully understand that this incident is affecting the travel plans of many passengers, and BEM is taking every possible measure to resume services as quickly and safely as possible”
Service between Bang Pho and Kamphaeng Phet closed
Services between Bang Pho and Kamphaeng Phet stations remained closed due to a power supply disruption.
“services between Bang Pho and Kamphaeng Phet stations would remain closed because of a disruption to the power supply”
Passengers face up to 60-minute delays
Passengers were advised to use nearby MRT stations with delays of up to 60 minutes expected.
“Passengers were also reportedly advised to use nearby MRT stations, with delays of up to 60 minutes expected”
The takeaway
A fire on railway tracks near Tao Poon station in Bangkok’s Bang Sue district caused MRT shutdowns and up to 60-minute delays due to an electrical short circuit.
