# Fire disrupts Bangkok MRT line

> Fire on Bangkok MRT tracks forces shutdown and delays.
- Title: Fire disrupts Bangkok MRT line · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/09/20/fire-erupts-along-bangkok-mrt-line-forcing-shutdown-and-delays/235881
- Published: 2026-09-20T16:10:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bangkok, mrt, bangkok expressway and metro, tao poon station, bang sue district, electrical short circuit, service shutdown, delay, news, world
## 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
## Key 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.