SRT sues Asia Era One for 13.3 billion baht over airport rail payment
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The State Railway of Thailand filed a lawsuit on October 21 at the Central Administrative Court seeking 13.335 billion baht from CP-backed Asia Era One and seven other parties over a disputed payment for the three-airport high-speed rail project. SRT said Airport Rail Link services are unaffected.
Why it matters
The dispute concerns the operator of the Airport Rail Link, which connects Suvarnabhumi Airport with central Bangkok. SRT says services are unaffected, though the operating arrangement is due to change in 2027.
What's next
SRT Electrified Train Co Ltd is due to take over Airport Rail Link operations from February 1, 2027, after Asia Era One's arrangement is extended to January 31, 2027.
Key dates
- October 24, 2021Payment deadline for Asia Era One under the public-private partnership agreement, according to SRT.
- October 21, 2026SRT files the lawsuit at the Central Administrative Court.
- October 22, 2026SRT announces the lawsuit.
- January 31, 2027Extended operating arrangement for Asia Era One ends.
- February 1, 2027SRT Electrified Train Co Ltd is due to take over operations.
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