{"id":43517,"date":"2024-11-04T15:48:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T15:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.archtam.com\/press-releases\/aecom-to-serve-as-project-lead-designer-for-bangkoks-mrt-orange-line-west-project\/"},"modified":"2024-11-04T10:48:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T15:48:22","slug":"aecom-to-serve-as-project-lead-designer-for-bangkoks-mrt-orange-line-west-project","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.archtam.com\/press-releases\/aecom-to-serve-as-project-lead-designer-for-bangkoks-mrt-orange-line-west-project\/","title":{"rendered":"ArchTam to serve as project lead designer for Bangkok\u2019s MRT Orange Line West Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>BANGKOK <\/strong>(November 4, 2024) \u2014 ArchTam, the world\u2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that it has been selected by CH. Karnchang Plc (CK) to serve as the project lead designer for the Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) Orange Line West Project in Bangkok, one of the largest rail infrastructure projects in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At a length of 13.4 kilometers, the Orange Line\u2019s western section will stretch from the Thai Cultural Centre to Bang Khunnon with 11 underground stations. When connected to the eastern section of the Orange Line, currently under construction, the full 35.9-kilometer transit line will link Bangkok\u2019s eastern and western sides and bolster the city\u2019s regional connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to applying our global rail capabilities on this key segment of Bangkok\u2019s rapidly growing transit network,\u201d said Mark Southwell, chief executive of ArchTam\u2019s global Transportation business. \u201cAs the industry\u2019s leading rail and mass transit firm, our teams bring the innovative tunnelling, station design and integrated rail systems expertise needed to ensure this project\u2019s timely and seamless delivery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ArchTam\u2019s role includes the design of twin bored tunnels and tunnel ventilation systems, the design of 11 underground stations including all structural works, architectural works and building services, and the design of trackwork systems for the mainline and depot extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be part of Thailand\u2019s efforts to provide better connectivity and transportation for all,\u201d said Ian Chung, chief executive of ArchTam\u2019s Asia region. \u201cThis win is a testament to ArchTam\u2019s unmatched experience and capabilities in transit development throughout Southeast Asia, where our work on Thailand\u2019s Purple Line and other metro projects gives us unique local insight to support Bangkok\u2019s goal of providing alternative and sustainable transportation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a key engineering design consultant for infrastructure projects in Asia and the Southeast Asian region, including the Thai market, ArchTam has provided engineering design services to CK on numerous rail projects such as the MRT Blue Line Project (1997), MRT Blue Line Extension (2011), MRT Orange Line East Section (2017), and MRT Purple Line (South) (2022). ArchTam has also been involved in completing other major rail projects for clients across Southeast Asia such as the Klang Valley MRT Putrajaya Line in Malaysia, the Thomson East Coast Line in Singapore as well as in delivering ongoing rail projects in Singapore and Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About ArchTam&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ArchTam is the world\u2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle \u2013 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. ArchTam is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @ArchTam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-43517","press-release","type-press-release","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.archtam.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-release\/43517","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.archtam.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-release"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.archtam.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press-release"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.archtam.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-release\/43517\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43518,"href":"https:\/\/www.archtam.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-release\/43517\/revisions\/43518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.archtam.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.archtam.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=43517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}