Turkish company Bozankaya and consortium partners Siemens Mobility and ST Engineering Urban Solutions [Thailand] Ltd. sign a new agreement to produce 53 metro trains for Bangkok

The agreement includes delivering rolling stock, signaling systems, communications, platform screen doors, and passenger information systems for an integrated and high-functioning transport solution. The new trains are designed with cutting-edge modern technology, spacious interiors, and improved information systems for passenger comfort.

From Ankara to Bangkok, a road to green innovation and success

The Blue Line or MRT Chaloem Ratchamongkon Line will have 21 train sets, with 3 wagons each. The Blue Line is Bangkok's third rapid transit line, following Sukhumvit Line and Silom Line. The first deliveries are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with the project expected to be completed by 2028. The scope of the agreement also includes comprehensive services such as 15 years of maintenance, signaling, and communication systems. Various stages of the agreement will begin in 2024 and conclude in 2039.

In the newly established consortium with Siemens Mobility and ST Engineering Urban Solutions [Thailand] Ltd., Bozankaya will produce 53 metro trains at its state-of-the-art facility in Ankara. Of these, 32 metro trains will operate on Bangkok's Orange Line, and 21 will serve the Blue Line. The Orange Line, a rapid transit line of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) with plans to cover 35.9 km and have 29 stations, will feature 32 train sets, each consisting of 3 wagons.

Commenting on the Bangkok project, Bozankaya Chairman of the Board, Aytunc Guenay, said: "Our project in Bangkok further strengthens Bozankaya's position in the global rail systems market. Producing metro trains for a major metropolis like the capital of Thailand allows us to showcase our cutting-edge technological capabilities and engineering excellence internationally. Moreover, this agreement will enhance our local production capacity and contribute to Turkey's export growth."

Bozankaya's promise: a full capacity to carry over 800 Passengers in a single trip

As one of the top brands featuring environmentally friendly, energy-saving, new-generation rolling stock and electric means of transport, the energy-efficient metro trains are designed to contribute to Bangkok's sustainable transportation goals. They will offer sustainable, environmentally friendly travel options. Each 3-metro train set will be able to carry over 800 passengers in a single trip, significantly alleviating urban traffic congestion.

Highlighting Bozankaya's R&D activities, Mr. Guenay added: "This project will play a significant role in advancing Turkey's ambitions in high-tech exports. The production and testing of the trains will be carried out at Bozankaya's R&D center in Ankara, marking an important step in reinforcing the company's innovation and engineering capabilities. We are extremely proud of our team of 150 R&D engineers and nearly 1400 employees in its R&D Center, who, alongside its production center located on an area of 100.000 m2 in Ankara, have given Bozankaya the title of Turkey's largest and most modern rolling stock production facility."

About Bozankaya

Founded 36 years ago, Bozankaya has a strong track record as an innovator in developing and manufacturing environmentally friendly, energy-saving, low-noise, and low-cost vehicles for urban public transport. Bozankaya owns the intellectual property rights to the vehicles and technology produced at its vast production facilities, measuring 100.000 sqm. and located in Ankara. Maintaining a strong focus on R&D, the company has spent more than 50 million euros on 30 R&D projects. In June 2018, Bozankaya became the first Turkish company to export metro trains, with the first shipments going to the Green Line Project in Bangkok.