Rail transport in Thailand
Rail transport in Thailand | |||||
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System length | |||||
Total | 4,845.1 km (3,010.6 mi) (2023)[2] | ||||
Electrified | 211.94 km (131.69 mi) (2022)[3] | ||||
Track gauge | |||||
Main | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||||
Features | |||||
Longest tunnel | Dong Phaya Yen Tunnel 5.850 km (3.635 mi)[4] | ||||
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Rail transport plays a crucial role in connecting various regions of Thailand, transporting both goods and passengers through a range of transportation options that include inter-city and commuter rail, mass rapid transit, monorails, and airport rail links. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) operates a network of intercity railways spanning 4,845.1 kilometers,[2] covering 47 provinces across the country.[5] SRT is committed to developing railway lands through its subsidiary, SRT Asset (SRTA), which focuses on transit-oriented development (TOD) initiatives. The Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in Bangkok serves as the primary transportation hub for rail transport in Thailand, connecting various types of rail transportation throughout the country. It covers an area of 274,192 square meters, making it the largest railway station in Southeast Asia, and is situated in a new central business district (CBD) that is currently being developed.
To further expand and improve its railway network, particularly through the construction of double-track railways, Thailand has invested in several expansion projects. The first phase of this expansion project covers seven routes, two of which have been completed, while the remaining five are under construction. The second phase of the expansion project is expected to begin construction in 2023. There are also plans for 12 new railway routes with a total distance of 2,419 kilometers, which will increase the number of provinces with railways passing through them to 61.[6]
The mass rapid transit system in Bangkok and its surrounding areas has been operational since 1999. It comprises elevated, ground level, underground, and under-river electric trains, spanning 211.94 kilometers with 11 routes and 141 stations. The network is expanding with five new lines and six extensions currently under construction, bidding, or preparation.[3]
Thailand is also investing in high-speed rails to enhance its rail transport system. Currently, the Bangkok–Nong Khai route and the Bangkok–U-tapao route are under construction, covering 608 kilometers and 220 kilometers, respectively. There are also plans to construct two more high-speed rail lines, the Bangkok-Chiangmai route and the Bangkok-Padang Besar route, in the near future.
History
Rail transport in Thailand has a long and varied history. Its earliest recorded railway-related event dates back to 1855, when
In 1890,
Initially, the Northern, Northeastern, and Eastern Lines were constructed to
In 1916, the construction of
In the late 1990s, Thailand's rail transport underwent a modernization with the introduction of
Since 2017, Thailand has been upgrading its railway signaling systems with the implementation of the
As of 2020, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) operates a total of 4,814.862 kilometers of intercity railways across the country,[28] and is working on upgrading its lines to double-track railways. Double-track railways have several advantages over single-track railways, such as higher capacity, safety, and speed. Passenger trains on double-track railways can travel at an average speed of 100-120 kilometers per hour, while freight trains can travel at an average speed of 60 kilometers per hour. Double-track railways also eliminate level crossings and install fences along the line, which help to reduce accidents and improve safety.[29] The SRT has embarked on several expansion projects to further extend and enhance its railway network. The first phase of the expansion project covers seven routes, two of which have been completed, while the remaining five are under construction. The second phase of the expansion project, which is expected to begin construction in 2023. Furthermore, there are plans for 12 new railway routes with a total distance of 2,419 kilometers. As a result, the number of provinces with railways passing through them will increase to 61.[6]
On 30 April 2021, SRT Asset was established, following the approval of the Cabinet on 29 September 2020, with the main objectives of managing and developing the assets of
Operators
State Railway of Thailand
State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is responsible for overseeing the operation of intercity railways in Thailand, offering diesel-hauled and electric-powered passenger trains, as well as freight services across the nation. However, the SRT has gained a reputation for inefficiency and poor maintenance, resulting in delayed trains and outdated equipment. In 2010, the SRT reported a preliminary loss of 7.58 billion baht.[34] Despite multiple attempts at restructuring and privatization in the 2000s, strong union opposition has prevented significant changes.[35][36] As of a 2022 report, the SRT has taken measures to improve safety by closing 122 level crossings and illegal crossings throughout Thailand and constructing overpasses and underpasses in double-track railway project to address level crossing issues.[37]
Bangkok Mass Transit System
Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTSC) operates the Skytrain system in Bangkok under a concession granted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). The investment for the structure and system were fully supported by BTSC. The Gold Line is also operated by BTSC under a 30-year contract.
Bangkok Expressway and Metro
Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) operates two metro lines in Bangkok, the MRT Blue Line and MRT Purple Line, under 25-year concession agreements with the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA). BEM was formed in 2015 by the merger of Bangkok Expressway Public Company Limited (BECL) and Bangkok Metro Public Company Limited (BMCL).
Asia Era One
Asia Era One (AERA1) currently operates the Airport Rail Link, which was previously operated by the SRT Electrified Train (SRTET), a subsidiary of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). However, in October 2021, the operation of the line was transferred to a new entity led by a consortium including Charoen Pokphand (CP) and partners such as Ch. Karnchang (CK), Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM), Italian-Thai Development (ITD), and China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC). This new entity rebranded the service as AERA1 and will also operate the upcoming Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao high-speed railway.
SRT Electrified Train
SRT Electrified Train (SRTET) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and operates the Red Lines, a commuter rail service in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. The company also formerly operated the Airport Rail Link until the operation of the line was transferred to Asia Era One (AERA1) in October 2021.
Northern Bangkok Monorail and Eastern Bangkok Monorail
Network
Inter-city rail
Thailand's inter-city rail network covers a distance of 4,814.862 kilometers, serving 47 provinces, and is managed by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). The network is divided into four main routes: Northern Line, Northeastern Line, Eastern Line, and Southern Line, with single tracks covering 3,391.513 kilometers,[a] double tracks covering 1,103.192 kilometers, and triple tracks covering 320.157 kilometers.[38]
The country is currently expanding its railway network through the double-track railway project, which aims to upgrade existing single tracks to double tracks. The project covers a total of 3,157 kilometers, with Phase 1 already completed for two out of seven lines spanning 993 kilometers. Phase 2 is currently underway, consisting of seven routes totaling 1,483 kilometers. Double-track railway project is expected to significantly increase transportation capacity, with annual railway freight transport projected to rise from 11 million to 46 million tons by 2027.[6]
Two new railway lines covering 681 kilometers are also currently under construction, and the next phase of the new railway project will add 12 new routes covering 2,419 kilometers. Upon completion of all phases, the railway will pass throughout a total of 61 provinces.[6]
Current
Line | Route | Stations[b] | Length[c] | Opening | Tracks | Gauge | Notes | ||
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Northern | Chiang Mai Main Line | Bangkok–Chiang Mai
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122 | 751.480 km | 466.948 mi | 1922 | Single Double Triple |
Metre gauge
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Sawankhalok Branch Line | Ban Dara Junction–Sawankhalok
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3 | 29.007 km | 18.024 mi | 1910 | Single | Metre gauge
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Northeastern | Ubon Ratchathani Main Line | Bangkok–Ubon Ratchathani
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71[d] | 575 km | 357 mi | 1930 | Single Double Triple |
Metre gauge
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Bua Yai Branch Line | Kaeng Khoi Junction–Bua Yai Junction | 40 | 249.887 km | 155.273 mi | 1967 | Single | Metre gauge
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Nong Khai Main Line | Bangkok–Nong Khai
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44[e] | 624 km | 388 mi | 1958 | Single Double Triple |
Metre gauge
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Nong Khai–Thanaleng, Laos | 2 | 6 km | 3.7 mi | 2009 | Single | Metre gauge
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Opened by Princess Sirindhorn[39]
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Eastern | Aranyaprathet Main Line | Bangkok–Aranyaprathet
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53 | 255 km | 158 mi | 1926 | Single Double Triple |
Metre gauge
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Ban Klong Luk Border railway station at km 260 opened on 25 June 2019 even though the actual traffic started on 1 July 2019.[40] |
Ban Phlu Ta Luang Main Line | Chachoengsao Junction–Chuk Samet- | 20 | 134 km | 83 mi | 1989 | Single Double |
Metre gauge
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Section from | |
Laem Chabang Line | Si Racha Junction–Laem Chabang | 2 | 13.457 km | 8.362 mi | Single Double |
Metre gauge
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Map Ta Phut Line | Khao Chi Chan Junction–Map Ta Phut | 3 | 24.070 km | 14.956 mi | Single | Metre gauge
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Kaeng Khoi Junction Branch Line | Khlong Sip Kao Junction–Kaeng Khoi Junction | 7 | 81.358 km | 50.554 mi | 1995 | Double | Metre gauge
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The line was originally a single track but was later upgraded to a double track, with construction beginning on 19 February 2016 and completed on 18 February 2019 It also connects with Northeastern Line. | |
Mae Nam Line | Makkasan–Mae Nam | 2 | 6.600 km | 4.101 mi | 1909 | Single | Metre gauge
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Freight only | |
Southern | Su-ngai Kolok Main Line | Thonburi–Su-ngai Kolok | 204 | 1,144.160 km | 710.948 mi | 1921 | Single Double Triple |
Metre gauge
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Suphanburi Branch Line
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Suphanburi
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16 | 78.090 km | 48.523 mi | 1963 | Single | Metre gauge
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Nam Tok Branch Line | Nong Pladuk Junction–Nam Tok | 29 | 130.989 km | 81.393 mi | 1958 | Single | Metre gauge
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Khiri Rat Nikhom Branch Line | Ban Thung Pho Junction–Khiri Rat Nikhom | 9 | 31.250 km | 19.418 mi | 1956 | Single | Metre gauge
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Kantang Branch Line | Thung Song Junction–Kantang | 6 | 92.802 km | 57.664 mi | 1913 | Single | Metre gauge
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Nakhon Si Thammarat Branch Line | Khao Chum Thong Junction–Nakhon Si Thammarat | 9 | 35.081 km | 21.798 mi | 1914 | Single | Metre gauge
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Padang Besar Branch Line | Hat Yai Junction–Padang Besar, Malaysia | 4 | 45 km | 28 mi | 1918 | Single | Metre gauge
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Connecting to the Western Coast Line of FMSR |
Proposed and under construction
New
Route | Stations | Length | Tracks | Gauge | Start | Completion | Status | ||
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km | mi | ||||||||
Den Chai –Chiang Rai–Chiang Khong
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25 | 323.1 km | 200.8 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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2022[43] | 2028[43] | Under construction[44] | |
Ban Phai –Mukdahan–Nakhon Phanom
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18 | 355 km | 221 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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2023 | 2028 | Under construction[45] | |
Mae Sot–Tak–Kamphaeng Phet-Nakhon Sawan | 27 | 250.875 km | 155.886 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Proposed[46] | |||
Nakhon Sawan–Ban Phai | 15 | 304.318 km | 189.094 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Proposed | |||
Sisaket–Yasothon–Roi et | 162 km | 101 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Proposed | ||||
Ubon Ratchathani–Chong Mek | 4 | 87 km | 54 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Proposed | |||
Kanchanaburi–Ban Phu Nam Ron | 36 km | 22 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Proposed | ||||
Kanchanaburi–Suphanburi– Ban Phachi Junction
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221 km | 137 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Proposed | ||||
Si Racha–Rayong | 5 | 136 km | 85 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Proposed | |||
Map Ta Phut–Rayong–Chanthaburi–Trat–Khlong Yai | 29 | 197 km | 122 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Proposed | |||
Chumphon–Ranong | 9 | 109 km | 68 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Proposed | |||
Surat Thani–Phang Nga–Tha Nun | 12 | 163 km | 101 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Proposed | |||
Surat Thani–Don Sak | 15 | 77 km | 48 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Proposed | |||
Thap Put–Krabi | 68 km | 42 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Proposed | ||||
Chatturat-Chaiyaphum-Loei-Nong Bua Lamphu | 30 | 333 km | 207 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Proposed | |||
Lam Narai-Phetchabun-Loei-Nong Bua Lamphu | 35 | 392 km | 244 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Proposed | |||
Sources:[47][48][49] |
Upgrade
Route | Stations | Length | Tracks | Gauge | Start | Completion | Status | |
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km | mi | |||||||
Chachoengsao Junction–Kaeng Khoi Junction | 7 | 106 km | 66 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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2016[50] | 2019[50] | Completed[51] |
Thanon Chira Junction–Khon Kaen | 19 | 187 km | 116 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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2016 | 2019 | Completed[52] |
Map Kabao–Thanon Chira Junction | 19 | 134 km | 83 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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2019 | 2023 | Under construction[53] |
Lopburi–Pak Nam Pho | 21 | 148 km | 92 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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2019 | 2023 | Under construction[54] |
Nakhon Pathom–Hua Hin | 27 | 169 km | 105 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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2019 | 2023 | Under construction[55] |
Hua Hin–Prachuap Khiri Khan | 12 | 84 km | 52 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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2019 | 2023 | Under construction[56] |
Prachuap Khiri Khan–Chumphon | 20 | 167 km | 104 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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2019 | 2023 | Under construction[57] |
Pak Nam Pho–Den Chai | 38 | 281 km | 175 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Prepared for Cabinet approval[58] | ||
Den Chai–Chiang Mai | 17 | 189 km | 117 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Prepared for Cabinet approval[59] | ||
Khon Kaen–Nong Khai | 15 | 167 km | 104 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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2024 | Cabinet approval[60]https://www.thaigov.go.th/news/contents/details/73399 | |
Thanon Chira Junction–Ubon Ratchathani | 35 | 308 km | 191 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Prepared for Cabinet approval[61] | ||
Chumphon–Surat Thani | 21 | 168 km | 104 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Prepared for Cabinet approval[62] | ||
Surat Thani–Songkhla | 48 | 321 km | 199 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Prepared for Cabinet approval[63] | ||
Hat Yai Junction–Padang Besar | 3 | 45 km | 28 mi | Double | Metre gauge
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Prepared for Cabinet approval[64] | ||
Source:[47] |
Defunct
Route | Length | Gauge | Established | Closed | Notes |
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Hat Yai–Songkhla
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30 km (19 mi) | Metre gauge
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1913 | 1 July 1978 | Began operations in 1913. In 1978 the Cabinet has approved the cancellation of Hat Yai–Songkhla lines, but preserve the railways. Now are under study to rebuild again as part of the Surat Thani-Hat Yai-Songkhla double tracking project. |
) | 285 km (177 mi) | Metre gauge
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25 December 1944 | – | Ceased operations after World War II. Also known as the Burma Railway or Death Railway. |
Samut Prakan )
(Paknam Railway |
21 km (13 mi) | Narrow gauge
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11 April 1893 | 1960 | It is the first railway in Thailand. Open in 1893, operated by Paknam Railway Co.Ltd. In 1943, It is operated by State Railway of Thailand. In 1960 the cabinet approved the closure of the Paknam Railway to make Rama IV road. |
Bang Bua Thong
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68 km
(42 mi) |
Narrow gauge
(75 cm) |
1909 | 1943 | |
Kra Isthmus Railway )
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90 km (56 mi) | Metre gauge
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1943 | 1945 | Constructed by the Imperial Japanese Army for transport across the Kra Isthmus. Demolished after the Second World War. |
Bung Wai–Ban Pho Mun | 7 km (4.3 mi) | Metre gauge
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1 August 1930 | 1954 | Closed due to inconvenience of transport of goods |
Nong Khai –Talat Nong Khai
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2 km (1.2 mi) | Metre gauge
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1958 | 19 March 2008 | |
Su-ngai Kolok–Rantau Panjang
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3 km (1.9 mi) | Metre gauge
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1921 | – | Closed due to increased tensions between SRT and KTM in operating cross-border rail services. There are plans to reopen the line. |
Wongwian Yai–Pak Khlong San | – | Metre gauge
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1904 | 1 January 1961 | Closed following Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat's cabinet agreement. Asphalt road paved on top of the existing tracks |
Phra Phutthabat
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20 km (12 mi) | Narrow gauge
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1902 | 1942 | Operated by the Tha Ruea Company Limited. Closed due to regular derailments and huge financial losses. |
Bang Thalu
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15 km (9.3 mi) | Narrow gauge
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15 April 1921 | 31 May 1923 | Served as a supply route for King Vajiravudh's residence at Chao Samran Beach. Closed and demolished after relocation of residence to Mrigadayavan Palace |
Tha Tako
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53 km (33 mi) | Metre gauge
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1940 | 1967 | |
Wang Kaphi –Wang Kaphi Sugar Mill
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8 km (5.0 mi) | Narrow gauge
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1940 | – | Closed due to improved road links to the sugar mill. |
Regional rail transport
Rail transport in Bangkok
Commuter rail
The
The SRT has plans to upgrade the existing railway system by electrifying the metre-gauge railway, with the aim of moving away from the current diesel-powered system. The proposed electrification plan will begin by transforming the commuter rail lines within a 100-kilometer radius of Bangkok in Phase 1, expanding to a 250-kilometer radius in Phase 2, and eventually to a 500-kilometer radius in Phase 3.[66][67]
Line | Route | Type | Stations | Length | Opening | Gauge | Notes | ||
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km | mi | ||||||||
Northern | Lopburi Line | Lopburi
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Commuter rail | 133 km | 83 mi | Metre gauge
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[65] | ||
Northeastern | Kaeng Khoi Line | Bangkok–Kaeng Khoi Junction
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Commuter rail | 125 km | 78 mi | Metre gauge
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[65] | ||
Eastern | Prachinburi Line | Bangkok–Prachinburi
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Commuter rail | 122 km | 76 mi | Metre gauge
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[65] | ||
Southern | Ratchaburi Line | Bangkok–Ratchaburi
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Commuter rail | 117 km | 73 mi | Metre gauge
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[65] | ||
Suphanburi Line | Bangkok–Suphanburi
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Commuter rail | 158 km | 98 mi | Metre gauge
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[65] | |||
Mae Klong Branch Line | Wongwian Yai Line | Wongwian Yai–Maha Chai | Commuter rail Local |
20 | 31.22 km | 19.40 mi | 1904 | Metre gauge
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Ban Laem–Mae Klong Line | Ban Laem–Mae Klong | Commuter rail Local |
15 | 33.75 km | 20.97 mi | 1905 | Metre gauge
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Red Lines | Dark Red Line | Krungthep Aphiwat–Rangsit | Commuter rail Rapid transit |
10 | 26 km | 16 mi | 2021 | Metre gauge
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Light Red Line | Krungthep Aphiwat–Taling Chan | 4 | 15 km | 9.3 mi | 2021 | Metre gauge
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Rapid transit
Bangkok's rapid transit system comprises several lines, including the BTS Skytrain (Silom Line and Sukhumvit Line and Gold Line ), MRT (Blue Line and Purple Line and Yellow Line), Airport Rail Link, and Red Lines. While the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) was established in 1992 to oversee the planning and development of the city's rapid transit system,[68] each line is operated by a different company under concession agreements with various government entities.
The BTS Skytrain, which started operating in 1999, was the first rapid transit system to be launched in Bangkok. The system is a public-private partnership between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTSC). The BMA signed an agreement with the BTSC in February 1992 to launch city's first elevated railway. The BTS Skytrain includes two lines, the Sukhumvit Line and the Silom Line, and serves the city's central business district, commercial areas, and major tourist destinations. The initial investment for the system was 50 billion baht, with the BTSC as the main investor for 30 years. The BMA oversaw land procurement and appropriation, while the BTSC invested in infrastructure such as tracks, station buildings, maintenance centers, rolling stock, signaling systems, and electrical systems, as well as system operations and maintenance.[69]
The MRT was launched in 2004 with the first line being the Blue Line, which was the first line to have underground stations. The second line, the Purple Line, was opened in 2016.[70] Both lines are operated by Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) under a 25-year concession agreement with the MRTA.[71] The Yellow Line while also part of the MRT is instead operated by Eastern Bangkok Monorail, and opened in 2023.
The Airport Rail Link connects Phaya Thai to Suvarnabhumi Airport and was launched in 2010.[72] Initially operated by the SRT Electrified Train (SRTET), a subsidiary of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), the operation of the line was transferred to Asia Era One in October 2021.[73][74]
The
As of 2023, Bangkok's rapid transit system consists of a total of 9 lines covering 289 kilometers and 163 stations. As of 2022 there were five projects currently under construction covering 112.20 kilometers and 74 stations, two projects under bid covering 31 kilometers and 28 stations, six projects under PPP covering 71.49 kilometers and 38 stations, and nine planned projects covering 120.78 kilometers and 81 stations.[3]
The plan for rapid transit in
Current
Line | Route | Type | Owner | Operator | Stations | Length | Gauge | Opening | Notes | ||||
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km | mi | First Section | Last Expansion | ||||||||||
BTS Skytrain | Sukhumvit Line | Khu Khot – Kheha | Rapid transit | BMA | BTSC | 47 | 54.25 km | 33.71 mi | Standard gauge
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1999 | 2020 | ||
Silom Line | Bang Wa
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Rapid transit | 14 | 14.0 km | 8.7 mi | Standard gauge
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1999 | 2021 | |||||
Gold Line | Khlong San
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People Mover
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3 | 1.80 km | 1.12 mi | Standard gauge
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2020 | – | Opened as a test run on 16 December 2020 and began commercial operation on 16 January 2021.[79][80] | ||||
MRT | Blue Line | Tha Phra–Thailand Cultural Centre–Lak Song | Rapid transit | MRTA | BEM
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38 | 48.0 km | 29.8 mi | Standard gauge
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2004 | 2019 | ||
Purple Line | Khlong Bang Phai–Tao Poon | Rapid transit | 16 | 23.0 km | 14.3 mi | Standard gauge
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2016 | – | |||||
Pink Line | Nonthaburi Civic Center–Min Buri | Monorail | NBM | 30 | 34.5 km | 21.4 mi | Guideway beam 30m[81] | 2023 | – | ||||
Yellow Line | Samrong
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Monorail | EBM | 23 | 30.4 km | 18.9 mi | Guideway beam 30m[81] | 2023 | – | ||||
APL | City Line | Suvarnabhumi station–Phaya Thai | Airport rail link | SRT | AERA1 | 8 | 28.6 km | 17.8 mi | Standard gauge
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2010 | – | ||
SRT | Dark Red Line | Krungthep Aphiwat–Rangsit | Commuter rail | SRT Electrified Train | 10 | 26.3 km | 16.3 mi | Metre gauge
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2021 | – | [82] | ||
Light Red Line | Krungthep Aphiwat–Taling Chan | Commuter rail | 3 | 15.2 km | 9.4 mi | Metre gauge
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2021 | – | [83] |
Under construction
Line | Route | Type | Owner | Operator | Stations | Length | Gauge | Start | Completion | Status | |||
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km | mi | ||||||||||||
MRT | Pink Line | Muang Thong Thani–Lake Muang Thong Thani | Monorail | MRTA | NBM | 2 | 2.8 km | 1.7 mi | Guideway beam 30m[81] | 2021 | 2025 | Under construction | |
Orange Line Eastern Section |
Bang Khun Non–Thailand Cultural Centre–Yeak Rom Klao | Rapid transit | BEM
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29 | 34.1 km | 21.2 mi | Standard gauge
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2017 | 2028 | Under construction | |||
Purple Line Southern Section |
Tao Poon–Kru Nai | Rapid transit | 17 | 23.6 km | 14.7 mi | Standard gauge
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2022 | 2027 | Under construction | ||||
ARL | City Line Don Mueang Extension |
Phaya Thai–Don Mueang | Airport rail link | SRT | AERA1 | 1 | 7.8 km | 4.8 mi | Standard gauge
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2023 | 2024 | Under construction | |
HSR Line |
Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao | Airport rail link High-speed rail |
6 | 183.6 km | 114.1 mi | Standard gauge
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2023 | 2029 | Under construction |
Planned
Line | Route | Type | Owner | Stations | Length | Gauge | Status | |||
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km | mi | |||||||||
BTS Skytrain | Sukhumvit Line | Khu Khot –Eastern Outer Ring
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Rapid transit | BMA | 4 | 6.5 km | 4.0 mi | Standard gauge
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Proposed | |
Kheha–Bang Pu | 4 | 7 km | 4.3 mi | Standard gauge
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Proposed | |||||
Silom Line | Bang Wa –Taling Chan
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Rapid transit | 6 | 7.50 km | 4.66 mi | Standard gauge
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Proposed | |||
National Stadium –Yot Se
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1 | 1.0 km | 0.62 mi | Standard gauge
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Proposed | |||||
MRT | Blue Line Western Extension |
Lak Song –Phutthamonthon Sai 4
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Rapid transit | MRTA | 4 | 8.0 km | 5.0 mi | Standard gauge
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Proposed | |
Orange Line Western Extension |
Thailand Cultural Centre–Bang Khun Non
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12 | 17.5 km | 10.9 mi | Standard gauge
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Proposed | ||||
Brown Line | Nonthaburi Civic Center –Lam Sali
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Monorail | 21 | 22.0 km | 13.7 mi | Standard gauge
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Proposed | |||
SRT | Dark Red Line |
Hua Lamphong
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Commuter rail | SRT | 5 | 6.9 km | 4.3 mi | Metre gauge
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Proposed[84] | |
Rangsit–Thammasat | 4 | 8.84 km | 5.49 mi | Proposed[85] | ||||||
Hua Lamphong –Bang Bon
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8 | 13.18 km | 8.19 mi | Proposed | ||||||
Bang Bon–Maha Chai | 12 | 21.00 km | 13.05 mi | Proposed | ||||||
Light Red Line |
Krung Thep Aphiwat–Hua Mak | 6 | 25.9 km | 16.1 mi | Proposed[84] | |||||
Taling Chan –Sala Ya
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6 | 12.98 km | 8.07 mi | Proposed | ||||||
Taling Chan –Siriraj
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3 | 5.38 km | 3.34 mi | Proposed | ||||||
BMA | Grey Line | Vatcharapol–Rama 9 Bridge | Monorail | BMA | 21 | 26.0 km | 16.2 mi | Standard gauge
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Proposed | |
Silver Line | Suvarnabhumi
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Light rail | 14 | 24.0 km | 14.9 mi | Standard gauge
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Proposed |
Tram
The first tram in Bangkok was introduced in 1888 by a Danish company under government concession. Initially, horse-drawn trams were used, but in 1894, the system was electrified, making Bangkok the first city in Asia to have an electric tram system.[86] By 1903, the system carried approximately 10 million passengers annually.[87] However, the tram service ceased on 11 October 1968, after 80 years of operation, in order to make room for automobile traffic.[88]
A short-lived tram service operated in Lopburi between 1955 and 1962.
Rail transport in other provinces
Currently, Bangkok is the only city in Thailand that has
Airport Automated People Mover
The Suvarnabhumi Airport Automated People Mover is an automatic people mover in Suvarnabhumi Airport, first opened for service on 28 September 2023, running between the main terminal building and Satellite-1 terminal (SAT-1), with a distance of 1 kilometer. Currently, there is only one service in Suvarnabhumi Airport.
High-speed rail
While there is currently no
The Bangkok-Nong Khai route, which covers a distance of 606 kilometers, is a joint venture project between Thailand and China that started in 2014. However, in 2016, the Thai government decided to fully finance and operate the construction of entire project itself, and China is now assisting in the civil works.[19][20] The construction of the project commenced on 21 December 2017.[94] The first section of the project, from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, is currently under construction and expected to be completed in 2026,[95] while the second section, from Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai, is scheduled to begin construction in 2023, both of which are part of the urgent phase.[citation needed]
The Don Mueang-Suvarnabhumi-U-Tapao route, connecting three major airports over a distance of 220 kilometers, signed a joint venture agreement on 24 October 2019.[96] The agreement was signed with Eastern High-Speed Rail Linking Three Airports, a consortium led by The Charoen Pokphand (CP) and consisting of Italian-Thai Development, China Railway Construction Corporation, CH. Karnchang, and Bangkok Expressway and Metro.[97] In September 2021, the consortium changed its name to Asia Era One,[98] which will operate the route. Construction is expected to begin in 2023,[22] with the second section to Trat included as part of the medium phase of the project.[citation needed]
The Bangkok-Chiang Mai route spans 688 kilometers, is a joint effort between Thailand and Japan since the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) in 2015.[99] The project has been divided into two phases: urgent and medium. The urgent phase includes the first section connecting Bangkok to Phitsanulok, for which a feasibility study has been conducted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) since 2017. On 8 March 2023, JICA completed an economic and financial feasibility study which analyzed the direct and indirect benefits of the project. The study found that the project is worth investing in, with an economic return (EIRR) of 17.3 percent, 12 percent higher than the threshold, and a positive net present value (NPV) over the period of operation. Japan has suggested using Shinkansen trains, which are capable of reaching a maximum speed of 300 km/h. The medium phase will include the second section connecting Phitsanulok to Chiang Mai.[100][101][102]
The Bangkok-Padang Besar route spans 759 kilometers and is divided into three sections and two phases. The medium phase includes the Bangkok-Hua Hin section, which is the first section of the route. The long-term phase includes the second section from Hua Hin to Surat Thani and the third section extending to Padang Besar. All of which are currently being prepared for study.
Line | Route | Operator | Stations | Operation Speed | Length | Gauge | Start | Completion | Status | |||
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km | mph | km | mi | |||||||||
Northeastern Line | First Section | Krung Thep Aphiwat–Nakhon Ratchasima | State Railway of Thailand | 6 | 250 km/h | 160 mph | 253 km | 157 mi | Standard gauge
|
2017 | 2027 | Under construction[103] |
Second Section | Nakhon Ratchasima–Nong Khai | State Railway of Thailand | 5 | 250 km/h | 160 mph | 355 km | 221 mi | Standard gauge
|
– | 2029 | Prepared for Cabinet approval[104] | |
Eastern Line | First Section | Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi Airport–U-Tapao | AERA1 | 15 | 250 km/h | 160 mph | 220 km | 140 mi | Standard gauge
|
2023 | 2029 | Under construction[105] |
Second Section | Rayong–Chanthaburi–Trat | State Railway of Thailand | 4 | 250 km/h | 160 mph | 190 km | 120 mi | Standard gauge
|
– | 2028 | Reviewing suitability study report.[105] | |
Northern Line | First Section | Krung Thep Aphiwat–Phitsanulok | State Railway of Thailand | 7 | 250 km/h 300 km/h [100] |
160 mph 190 mph |
380 km | 240 mi | Standard gauge
|
– | 2029 | Currently considering project format/design.[106] |
Second Section | Phitsanulok–Chiang Mai | State Railway of Thailand | 5 | 250 km/h 300 km/h [100] |
160 mph 190 mph |
288 km | 179 mi | Standard gauge
|
– | 2029 | Reviewing suitability study report.[106] | |
Southern Line | First Section | Hua Hin
|
State Railway of Thailand | 5 | 250 km/h | 160 mph | 211 km | 131 mi | Standard gauge
|
– | 2032 | Budgeting for study review[107] |
Second Section | Hua Hin–Surat Thani
|
State Railway of Thailand | 3 | 424 km | 263 mi | Standard gauge
|
– | 2032 | Currently preparing for a study[108] | |||
Third Section | Padang Besar
|
State Railway of Thailand | 3 | 335 km | 208 mi | Standard gauge
|
– | 2044 | Currently preparing for a study[109] |
Rail links to adjacent countries
- Malaysia - yes - same 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) gauge
- Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge
- Cambodia - yes - same 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) gauge
- Myanmar - no - defunct - (see Death Railway). But projected extension will rebuild the route.[110]
Rolling stock
Locomotives
The
In 2020, the SRT procured 50
In December 2021, the SRT received 17
The SRT has collaborated with
Electric multiple units
The BTS Skytrain uses a variety of electric multiple units (EMUs) including the Siemens Modular Metro, Siemens Bozankaya, and CRRC Changchun. The Siemens Modular Metro, which operates on the Silom and Sukhumvit Lines, was first introduced in 1999. The newer Siemens Bozankaya model, introduced in 2018, features advanced safety and energy-saving features such as regenerative braking and a lightweight design. Both models have an air-conditioning system that responds to weather conditions, high temperatures, and humidity levels. They also utilize interior and exterior LED lights to reduce maintenance costs and energy consumption.[118]
The
The Red Lines commuter rail employs the Hitachi AT100, which is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 160 km/h. The train's electric car design incorporates Aluminum Plate and Aluminum Extrusion materials.[121] The State Railway of Thailand awarded the Red Line Project contract to Hitachi, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Sumitomo Corporation on 30 March 2016. The first and second completed rolling stocks for the project were shipped out from Hitachi Kasado Works in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture in September 2019. Hitachi was contracted to ship a total of 25 train sets, comprising 130 rolling stock units, by the end of June 2020.[122]
Siemens Desiro EMUs are utilized by the Airport Rail Link. A total of nine Siemens Desiro sets were purchased,[123] with five three-car trains operating the city services and four trainsets with a fourth car designated for check-in baggage handling the express services. The first trains were shipped from Germany in September 2007, and testing was initiated in Bangkok in March 2008.[124]
Monorail
People mover
The Innovia APM 300 is the only people mover currently in operation on Bangkok's Gold Line, introduced in June 2020.[127] It uses a central rail-guided system and rubber tires, offering passengers a smooth and noiseless ride. This unmanned electric vehicle can reach speeds of up to 80 km/h. On the other hand, the Siemens AirVal model arrived in Thailand in July 2020[128] and is set to commence operations on the Suvarnabhumi Airport Automated People Mover at Suvarnabhumi Airport's terminals in September 2023.[129] This model has the capacity to transport up to 3,590 passengers per hour and direction during peak periods, operating 24/7 to accommodate varying demand. It also features spacious aisles and large doors, making it easy for passengers to board and disembark, and providing ample room for luggage.[130]
High-speed trains
Thailand's first
Infrastructure
Tracks
Thailand's railway tracks come in two types:
The Mass Rapid Transit System in Bangkok consists of several lines, with most of the tracks being standard gauge. As of 2022, the total length of standard gauge tracks in the system, excluding the Red Line, is 170.438 km. The Red Lines include the Dark Red Line, which is 26.30 km long, and the Light Red Line, which is 15.26 km long, and both are electrified and run on metre gauge tracks.[3]
Railway stations
There are approximately 650 open railway stations and halts in Thailand,
To further improve the station's accessibility and convenience for all passengers, including those with disabilities and the elderly, a double-track railway project is currently underway. The project will apply universal design principles, making the station more user-friendly and accommodating to everyone.[135]
Bridges
Thailand's railway system features approximately 1,000 bridges, varying in size from small overpasses to large viaducts.
Tunnels
There are currently 8 railway tunnels in Thailand. The
In 2021, the record for the longest railway tunnel in Thailand was surpassed by the construction of the Dong Phaya Yen Railway Tunnel, which spans a distance of 5.85 kilometers between Map Kabao Station, Pha Sadet Station, and Hin Lap Station in
Level crossings
As of 2022, there are 2,630
Signalling
The
See also
Notes
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