Bangkok MRT Red Line (Thailand)

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Project description mageba scope Highlights & Facts The MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) red line in In 2015, mageba manufactured more than Bangkok is part of the MRT master plan 5’000 RESTON®SPHERICAL bearings. The mageba products: for the Bangkok metropolitan region. With installation schedule runs from 2015 to Type: RESTON®SPHERICAL a total length of 26.3 km, the red line is 2017. bearings of type KA, KE planned to run from Bang Sue to Rangsit The bearings are designated of types KF, and KF and Bang Sue Stations, bringing passengers KE or KA, depending on their ability to Features: With ROBO®SLIDE to the north. high-grade sliding accommodate sliding movements. material The construction project is part of the As the bearings are installed in this Installation: 2015–2017 infrastructure investment programs led by high-dynamic stressed railway bridge, Strcuture: the Thai Government. the requirements in terms of assuring City: Bangkok Moreover, the master plan comprises a zero friction for smooth transmission of Country: Thailand 26.4 km long line to the north (North Line) horizontal forces had to be fulfilled. Type: Mass transit system and 14.6 km long line to the west (West A further peculiarity features the precast- Owner: Ministry of Transport Line) providing a fully elevated rail system. segement structure that makes great State Railway of Thailand demands on the type of connection to be Designer: Team Consulting used. Engineering and Management Company NorCiv Engineering Co., Ltd

The MRT red line is located in Bangkok, the RESTON®SPHERICAL bearings packed and ready for metropolitan region of Thailand delivery Load testing of the RESTON®SPHERICAL bearings

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