Asia Era One Explained

Asia Era One Company Limited
Native Name:	บริษัท เอเชีย เอรา วัน จำกัด
Native Name Lang:	th
Hq Location:	Bangkok, Thailand
Area Served:	Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand
Owner:	Charoen Pokphand

Asia Era One Company Limited (; AERA1) is a Thai consortium and train operator, led by the Charoen Pokphand Group.^[1] AERA1 won the bid to construct the high speed rail linking three airports, and has operated the of the Airport Rail Link line in Bangkok since 2021.^{[2] [3]} In 2019, AERA signed an agreement with the State Railway of Thailand to operate the Airport Rail Link as a concession.^{[4] [5]}

In 2024, AERA1 announced a major overhaul for the Airport Rail Link, including major maintenance to improve the rail system, increase passenger seats, and hiring outside consultants from overseas.^[6]

References

1. Web site: 2024-10-22 . Asia Era One does not benefit from new airport link contract: Suriya . 2024-10-29 . nationthailand . en-US.
2. News: CP-led group to take over airport link . 2024-10-29 . Bangkok Post . en.
3. Web site: 2024-10-23 . Cabinet set to approve new contract for rail project linking 3 airports . 2024-10-29 . nationthailand . en-US.
4. News: Revised contract now ready . 2024-10-29 . Bangkok Post . en.
5. News: Suriya justifies revisions to high-speed rail project contract . 2024-10-29 . Bangkok Post . en.
6. Web site: 2024-03-22 . Airport Rail Link due for big overhaul to ensure passenger safety . 2024-10-29 . nationthailand . en-US.