Bang Na–Suvarnabhumi light rail
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| Native name | รถไฟฟ้าสายสีเงิน | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status | Feasibility study | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locale | standard gauge | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electrification | Third rail | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The BMA Bang Na–Suvarnabhumi line is a proposed
The line would be proposed to be constructed in two phases. Firstly, for 14.7 km to Thana City and then a later 5.1 km extension to the airport.[2] The project would relieve congestion along the busy Bang Na - Trat rd corridor and provide an important southern connection to Suvarnabhumi Airport.[3] Initial forecasts of daily passengers are 56,000 upon opening rising to 139,000 daily when the extension to the airport opens.[4]
In early September 2021, the BMA contracted consultants to undertake a 6-month feasibility study into the line.[5] The feasibility study was completed in March 2022. On 8 April 2022, the BMA deputy permanent secretary conducted a market sounding seminar to detail the project to potential investors and advised that the report would be submitted to the Interior Ministry for endorsement.[6] If the Interior Ministry approves the project it will be submitted to Cabinet for approval in 2023.[7]
The BMA proposes to gain Cabinet approval for the line in 2023 and conduct a tender in 2024 with a suggested three year construction period commencing in 2025 for a targeted opening date of 2029.[8]
Route Alignment
Bang Na–Thana City Section
This section starts at the Sunphawut road (in front of MEA Bang Na District, Bang Na District Office, and Phra Khanong Provincial Court), runs along the said road, pass Bang Na intersection, above the outbound Debaratana road's median, pass across Si Iam interchange which connects to
Thana City–Suvarnabhumi
The line continues from the Thana City and passes Central Village and
Route Changes
- 2016 - The starting terminus was changed from Udom Suk BTS Stationto Sunphawut intersection, in front of Phra Khanong Provincial Court and the new Bang Na District Office. This change will ease the trip to contact these government offices.
- May 2018 - OTP and JICA agreed to completely reconsider the route. The line was extended from Sanphawut intersection to run above Thang Rotfai Sai Kao Pak Nam Road, into At Narong Road, along Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway, turn to Rama III Road, and end at the Chao Phraya River. The area around the river terminus will be developed into a new SRT economic zone.[10] Additionally, the cancellation of the route Thana City-Si Waree Noi Temple was discussed. Although the cancellation would decrease the length of the line, the focus was on moving people to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport. The aforementioned route is to be included in M-Map 2.
History
The line initially appeared on the 1994 Mass Rapid Transit Master Plan (MTMP), before it was further improved in the 1996 CTMP. It was an extension to the Tanayong SkyTrain until it was canceled when Urban Rail Transportation Master Plan in Bangkok and Surrounding Areas (URMAP) was developed in 2000. Then, in a 2004 OTP meeting, it was decided that the route needed to be expanded to meet the need of the expanding Bangkok. The route was finally determined to terminate at the Sri Iam interchange and Suvarnabhumi Airport. However, the line was not included in the 2005 OTP Mass Rapid Transit Master Plan.
When the
Recent planning progress
In early September 2021, the BMA Traffic and Transport Department contracted consultants to undertake a six-month feasibility study into the line.[11] The consultants would evaluate a PPP framework for the project and conduct market sounding seminars as part of the study.[12] The line would be proposed to be constructed in two phases. Firstly, for 14.7 km to Thana City and then a later 5.1 km extension to the Airport.[13] Initial forecasts of daily passengers are 56,000 upon opening rising to 139,000 daily when the extension to the airport opens.[14]
The feasibility study was completed in March 2022. On 8 April 2022, the BMA deputy permanent secretary conducted a market sounding seminar to detail the project to potential investors and advised that the report would be submitted to the Interior Ministry for endorsement.[15] The BMA stated that the study concluded that the LRT should have a maximum speed of 80 kilometres/hour with a 30-minute trip time with capacity for 15,000 to 30,000 passengers per hour. If the Interior Ministry approves the project it will be submitted to Cabinet for approval in 2023.[16]
Project Details
The LRT system will be 1.435 m (
List of planned Stations
There are 14 stations planned including 13 elevated stations and 1 underground station at the airport. Station names are subject to change.[18] Station codes are still not determined. Each station is planned to be equipped with platform screen doors.
| Code | Station Name | Thai | Transfer | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S01 | Bang Na | บางนา | BTS : Bang Na, Udom Suk | Bangkok |
| S02 | Prapha Montri | ประภามนตรี | ||
| S03 | Bang Na–Trat 17 | บางนา–ตราด 17 | ||
| S04 | Bang Na–Trat 25 | บางนา–ตราด 25 | ||
| S05 | Wat Si Iam | วัดศรีเอี่ยม | MRT : Si Iam (Under construction) | |
| S06 | Prem Ruethai | เปรมฤทัย | Samut Prakan
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| S07 | Bang Na–Trat Km.6 | บางนา–ตราด กม. 6 | ||
| S08 | Bang Kaeo | บางแก้ว | ||
| S09 | Kanchanaphisek | กาญจนาภิเษก | ||
| S10 | Wat Salut | วัดสลุด | ||
| S11 | King Kaeo | กิ่งแก้ว | ||
| S12 | Thana City | ธนาซิตี้ | ||
| S13 | Krirk University | มหาวิทยาลัยเกริก | ||
| S14 | Suvarnabhumi South Terminal | สุวรรณภูมิ อาคารใต้ |  ARL : Suvarnabhumi
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Network Map
See also
- Mass Rapid Transit Master Plan in Bangkok Metropolitan Region
- MRT (Bangkok)
- MRT Blue Line
- MRT Brown Line
- MRT Grey Line
- MRT Light Blue Line
- MRT Orange Line
- MRT Purple Line
- MRT Pink Line
- BTS Skytrain
- BTS Sukhumvit Line
- BTS Silom Line
- Airport Rail Link (Bangkok)
- SRT Dark Red Line
- SRT Light Red Line
- Bangkok BRT
- BMA Gold Line
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- ^ "กทม. เร่งสรุปผลรถไฟฟ้ารางคู่ขนาดเบาสายบางนา-สุวรรณภูมิ เชื่อมต่อการเดินทางย่านบางนา-ตราด คาดจะเปิดให้บริการปี 2572". BMA PR Department. 8 April 2022.
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- ^ "Bang Na rail plan to be scrutinised". Bangkok Post. 4 September 2021.
- ^ "เฮ! กทม.ผุดรถไฟรางเบา 'บางนา–สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิ". Thai Post. 3 September 2021.
- ^ "BMA Bang Na–Suvarnabhumi project". Archived from the original on 2021-09-04. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
- ^ "มาแล้ววว LRTรถไฟฟ้าสายใหม่"บางนา-สุวรรณภูมิ". Daily News. 18 December 2021.
- ^ "LRT airport link 'ready by 2029'". Bangkok Post. 9 April 2022.
- ^ "BMA accelerates the Bang Na – Suvarnabhumi light rail transit project expected to begin service in 2029". Bangkok Post. 19 April 2022.
- ^ "กทม. เร่งสรุปผลรถไฟฟ้ารางคู่ขนาดเบาสายบางนา-สุวรรณภูมิ เชื่อมต่อการเดินทางย่านบางนา-ตราด คาดจะเปิดให้บริการปี 2572". BMA PR Department. 8 April 2022.
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