Hitachi Rail has signed four contracts with CH. Karnchang for the delivery of a new Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system for the MRT Orange Line, as well as upgrades of existing AFC systems on both the MRT Blue & Purple Lines for the Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM).
The new system will utilise modernised fare collection technology, digitalise payments with open-loop EMV and integrate QRCode ticketing solutions.
Jean-Marc Reynaud, VP Hitachi Rail RCS, said:The contracts signed with CH. Karnchang and BEM related to Orange Line and the digital, interoperable enhancement across Purple, Blue Line and Orange Line demonstrate our commitment to delivering the most advanced solutions and services locally in Thailand. This paves the way for full interoperability and offering of social benefits to all passengers in Bangkok.
We are honored by the continued trust that BEM places in Hitachi Rail and welcome the alignment of our respective vision to deliver seamless and cost efficient transport solutions for the public.
The new system will begin operation across all 28 Orange Line stations, with extensive upgrades across both the Blue & Purple Lines bringing the total number of stations to move to the updated system to 81.
The agreements also include a for a four year maintenance service contract for the Orange Line and a five year maintenance service contract for the QR Ticketing Back-office System.
