| The BTS Skytrain is the safest, most comfortable and convenient
way to get around Bangkok. In service since December 5, 1999, it has transformed
the face of public transportation in the Thai capital, for the first time
offering both residents and visitors a comfortable ride through central
Bangkok - lifting commuters above the chronic congestion, noise and pollution
of the streets below.
Our modern electrified trains transport Bangkok's commuters in wide air-conditioned
cars, saving them time with quick, reliable service. The BTS SkyTrain's
high-capacity operating system ensures almost no breakdowns and a virtual
100% punctuality. Each train can carry over 1,000 passengers while a similar
number of people would use 800 cars, making the BTS Skytrain the most
environmentally friendly mass transit system in Thailand.
Currently there are two routes, the Sukhumvit Line and the Silom Line.
They cover much of the central city and its many commercial, residential
and tourist areas, with extensions planned to outlying areas. The trains
run daily between 6:00 am and 12:00 midnight with frequent service throughout
the day, increased during rush hours. The fare is based on the distance
traveled.
CORPORATE INFO
BTS SkyTrain is operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company
Limited (BTSC).The company was established in 1992 to help alleviate Bangkok’s
chronic traffic congestion and provide the city’s commuters with a fast,
efficient and affordable means of transportation.
Each Skytrain can carry over 1,000 passengers while a similar number
of people would use 800 cars. The BTS SkyTrain, therefore, is crucial
in helping to ease Bangkok’s notorious traffic jams while providing an
environmentally friendly alternative to Bangkok’s commuters.
In the past 6 years the BTS SkyTrain has operated one of the safest and
most punctual mass transit systems in the region. It has covered more
than 10.5 million km and serviced over 227 million passengers. It currently
carries over 400,000 passengers per day, with an average passenger trip
equaling 6.45 km
BTS TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS
The BTS is eager to help promote tourism in Bangkok and assist foreign
visitors who use our system. At the BTS Tourist Information Center visitors
can get useful information on Bangkok’s variety of attractions and assistance
in traveling around town. Our services include offering boat tickets for
the Chao Praya River Tour, and internet services.
The BTS Tourist Information Center is open daily from 8.00 am to 8.00
pm at the following stations:Siam, Nana and Saphan Taksin.
For more information, please call us at 0 2617 7340-2 or contact our
Help Line posted on the Information Board located at the station concourse
level.
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