Supporting Design Review Documents2-3Chapter 2 Train Operation Plan and Service System

Chapter 2Train Operation Plan and Service System

1 2 3 4 5 6 2.1 Overview of Train Operation

Train operation of the Pink Line is designed to efficiently serve the travel demand based on alignment, station location, monorail system and travel demand analysis and forecast. The operation plan analysis considers various important operation factors such as train capacity, speed, frequency and headway that can ensure operation efficiency and service standard. The train operation can be described in this chapter.

2.2 Data and Parameters

In comparison to the train operation plan in the previous feasibility study, key operation data and parameters were revised in accordance with latest revisions including the following changes. Number of station increases to 30 stations. Travel demand forecast is updated. Additional train operation betweenPK7-PK25 is introduced.

Station name and number are as follows:PK01Nonthaburi Civic CenterPK16WongwianLak Si

PK02KhaeRaiPK17Ramindra 3

PK03Sanambin NamPK18LatPlaKhao

PK04SamakkhiPK19Ramindra 31

PK05Royal Irrigation DepartmentPK20Maiyalap

PK06Pak KretPK21Watcharaphon

PK07Liang Mueang Pak KretPK22Ramindra40

PK08ChaengWatthana-Pak Kret 28PK23Khu Bon

PK09Muang Thong ThaniPK24Ramindra83

PK10Sri RatPK25East Outer Ring Road

PK11Muang Thong 1PK26NopparatRajathanee

PK12Government Complex Commemorating His MajestyPK27Bang Chan

PK13TOTPK28Setthabutbamphen

PK14Lak SiPK29Min Buri Market

PK15RajabhatPhranakhonPK30Min Buri

The key parameters and operation data for system operation are summarized inTable2.2-1, with comparison to previous data in the feasibility study.

Table 2.2-1Key Operation Data and Parameters (Monorail)ItemData and ParametersNotes

This ReportFeasibility Study

FacilitiesOperation length33.84km33.84kmRoute length 34.5km

Maximum gradient 6.0%6.0%On the Main Line

Minimum radius70m70mOn the Main Line

Number of stations3024Increased by 6

Average station distanceApprox. 1.2kmApprox. 1.5km

Operationmethod/OperationspeedMaximum speed 80km/h80km/hOn the Main Line

Dwell timeat intermediate stations20-50sec.(Depends on ridership)30sec.Because some stations havevery big ridership.

Turn back timeat both endsApprox. 5min.Approx. 5min.

Running time57:00 (PK01-PK30)34:20 (PK07-PK25)59:00 (PK01-PK24)Including dwell time

Commercial speed35.6km/h (PK01-PK30)34.3km/h (PK07-PK25)35.2km/h (PK01-PK24)

RidershipPHPDT(Between PK16-PK17/Westbound train)Fare: 20Baht flat14,978 (in 2017)35,666 (in 2046)8,242 (in 2016)21,911 (in 2046)Increased by 40-63% (in 2046)

Fare: Distance based10,928 (in 2017)30,560 (in 2046)

Train Operation PlanTrain composition4-car (in initial stage)6-car (in final stage)4-car (in initial stage)6-car (in final stage)

Daily service hour5:00-24:005:00-24:00

Train operationfrequency/headwayin peak hourFare: 20Baht flat18/3.3min. (in 2017)28/2.1min. (in 2046)15/4.0min. (in 2016)21/2.9min. (in 2046)Increased by 14-33% (in 2046)

Fare: Distance based14/4.3min. (in 2017)24/2.5min. (in 2046)

Total numberof train-sets/cars(spare included)Fare: 20Baht flat33sets/132cars (in 2017)52sets/312cars (in 2046)36sets/144cars (in 2016)50sets/300cars (in 2046)Fare: 20Baht flat (in 2046)Increased by 2sets/12cars

Fare: Distance based27sets/108cars (in 2017)45sets/270cars (in 2046)Fare: Distance based (in 2046)Decreased by 5sets/30cars*Due to installation of limitedsection(PK07-PK25) operation

Track Layout

Due to high demand in the section PK7-PK25, in addition to main line operation from PK1-PK30, another train operation for section between PK7-PK25 shall be planned. For this purpose, track layout should be arranged as shown in Figure 2.2-1 for the purpose of turn-back at PK7 and PK25.Main depot shall be provided at the east end of the line (at PK30).In addition, twocrossovers shall be set at PK15 and PK20 for the maintenance, emergency and degraded operation.

Figure 2.2-1 Outline of Track Layout

JMS/TLT/RE5501/P1988/RE091The feasibility study review, preliminarydesign plan modification,and preparation of tender documents for Pink Line Project. Khae Rai-Min Buri.