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MRT Blue and Purple Lines Resume Normal Service After Track Fire
Services on Bangkok's MRT Blue and Purple lines have resumed normal operations as of the morning of September 21st, following a temporary suspension due to a track fire. No injuries were reported, and an electrical short circuit possibly caused by rainwater is suspected.
BANGKOK — MRT Blue and Purple line services resumed normal operations at all stations on the morning of September 21st, according to Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM). The announcement follows an electrical short circuit involving a power supply cable along the MRT track between Tao Poon and Bang Pho stations at 12:32 p.m. on September 20th. The incident prompted BEM to temporarily suspend Blue Line services from around noon that day. No injuries were reported. A preliminary assessment indicated that moisture from rainfall may have contributed to the incident. BEM stated that its staff worked through the night to inspect and repair the problem around Tao Poon station and check related systems. The operator confirmed that these checks were carried out to ensure the system was ready and safe before services resumed normally.
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