MRT breakdown leaves commuters stranded during rush hour
Commuters were left fuming during this morning’s rush hour as the MRT malfunctioned between Chatuchak Park Station and Phahon Yothin Station, stranding passengers and causing significant delays.
The breakdown occurred at approximately 7.50am today, February 26, leaving hundreds of commuters stuck on platforms and inside trains. The MRT management quickly issued a statement at 8.30am.
“The MRT is malfunctioning at Chatuchak Park Station, heading towards Phahon Yothin Station. We are currently working on fixing it. This will cause a delay of approximately 10 minutes. Passengers, please allow extra time for your journey. We apologise for the inconvenience.”
However, the delays proved to be far longer than anticipated, with passengers reporting extended wait times and confusion at several stations. Many disgruntled commuters took to X (formerly Twitter), using the hashtag #MRT to express their frustrations and share their experiences of being stranded during the morning rush.
A Thaiger reporter caught up in the chaos revealed that the issue began just before 8am between Chatuchak Park and Phahon Yothin stations, heading towards Lak Song. When passengers enquired about when services would resume, MRT staff were unable to provide any clear answers, further adding to the frustration and uncertainty.
Another witness reported that trains from Tao Poon Station were stopping at each station for over 10 minutes.
“Half an hour later, the train had only moved through two stations, and then it stopped again,” said the commuter, highlighting the extent of the disruption.
Despite the MRT’s assurance of a quick fix, many passengers found themselves waiting much longer than the promised 10 minutes. As a result, the hashtag #MRT quickly gained traction on social media, with users sharing pictures of packed platforms and venting about delayed schedules.
The MRT has yet to release a detailed explanation of what caused the malfunction or when full service is expected to resume. In the meantime, passengers are being urged to allow for additional travel time as technicians work to resolve the issue.
For more updates, commuters are advised to follow official MRT channels and check social media for the latest developments.
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