Eastern HSR Linking Three Airports, Thailand

AERA1 is the private concessionaire for this railway project which aims at creating a new High Speed Rail system in Thailand connecting Don Muang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports whilst upgrading and extending Airport Rail Link (ARL) commuter rail services to Bangkok city center.  It covers a route of 220 km standard gauge double-track line, with 15 stations (Makkasan, main station, will be developed on 24ha) and 2 depots / maintenance bases to operate 250kph high-speed services.

SYSTRA services include the entire Concept Design, as well as support to AERA1 for PMC activities up until commissioning of the line.

The design services will involve different Group entities in France, India, Korea and Singapore, as well as the mobilization of an on-site team for the PMC support.

SYSTRA was awarded with 2 contracts:

• CDC: preparation of the conceptual design of the High-Speed Rail linking 3 airports, including both the new high speed infrastructure and the modification of the existing ARL infrastructure.
• PMC: assistance to the Project Management Office of the Employer through a Project Management Consultancy mission.