Airport Rail Link Operations
The Airport Rail Link's private operator has agreed to continue service under existing terms until January 31, 2027. This ensures uninterrupted service for foreigners traveling to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport while authorities prepare for a potential transfer of operations.
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Airport Rail Link to keep running through January 2027
The State Railway of Thailand said the Airport Rail Link's private operator has agreed to continue service under existing terms until 31 January 2027, while authorities prepare for a possible transfer of operations.
CP reaffirms termination of 3-airport rail contract and Airport Rail Link
The CP Group has reaffirmed its intention to terminate the contract for the three-airport high-speed rail project and may stop operating the Airport Rail Link. The government is negotiating to ensure uninterrupted service; expats should be aware of possible future disruptions to airport train service.
SRT unit prepares to take over Airport Rail Link
The State Railway of Thailand has asked its SRTET unit to prepare to take over management of the Airport Rail Link if the current operator's contract expires on September 30. SRTET expects to need a month to prepare, primarily by transferring existing staff, and says it can run the service without interruption.