PUBLISHED: 26 Feb 2025 at 12: 03
A breakdown on Bangkok’s MRT Blue Line train services caused stranding for about 10 days during rush hour on Wednesday night.
Between Chatuchak and Phahon Yothin channels, the failure occurred around 8:30 am. Services resumed about 10 minutes later and had returned to normal by 9.15am, the operator, Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc ( BEM), said.
BEM expressed regret to the commuter crowds that were left waiting at stations along the route and the people on the affected railways.
The statement said there was  ,” a company disturbance at Chatuchak place, heading to Phahon Yothin station”.
” We are working to hastily handle the issue”, the statement said. ” Passenger may experience difficulties of up to 10 days. Choose politely anticipate longer journey times. We sorry for any pain”.
The shutdown and its cause were not described in the announcement.