News Forum - Launch of Bangkok’s two new electric rail lines delayed

[Thaiger]

Due to construction material complications, the debut of Bangkok’s two new electric rail lines, the Yellow and Pink lines, scheduled for later this year, is likely to be pushed back until no later than next year, according to Bangkok Mass Transit System. The delay will give contractors extra time to deal with obstacles and hurdles in importing construction materials from other countries, which the Covid-19 outbreak over the last two years. The organisation will ask the Thai Mass Rapid Transit Authority to prolong the timeframe for launching the two lines by another 677 days. Service on the expanded lines will […]

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[King Cotton]

1 hour ago, Thaiger said:

'Due to construction material complications . . . '

'Complications' like what . . . like not having the money to pay for the stuff . . . maybe?

[Saunk]

4 hours ago, King Cotton said:

Complications' like what . . . like not having the money to pay for the stuff . . . maybe?

Who cares? what difference does it make?

[Prosaap]

Blame everything but there dumb planning

[Spacelord]

Hmm. Reminiscent  of when I lived in Bang Na years ago. The new BTS extension opening was delayed 6+ months for what were claimed as "construction difficulties." Over time it was revealed the the "boss" in charge of purchasing the computer system had absconded with the funds. Never any word of his capture, punishment. So, who stole what here?

[HiuMak]

On 2/18/2022 at 5:59 PM, King Cotton said:

'Complications' like what . . . like not having the money to pay for the stuff . . . maybe?

They need it for the stealth jets