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SRT unit prepares to take over Airport Rail Link

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  1. 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.

    Khaosod English

  2. 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.

    The Thaiger