List of urban rail systems in Thailand lists urban rail transit systems in Thailand. As of 2018, Bangkok is the only Thai city which has operational urban rail systems.
Main articles: Rail transport in Bangkok and Mass Rapid Transit Master Plan in Bangkok Metropolitan Region |
Bangkok Metropolitan Region is, as of 2018[update], served by three rapid transit rail systems. The BTS Skytrain consists of two elevated lines, the Sukhumvit Line and the Silom Line. The underground Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) also consists of two lines, the Blue Line and Purple Line. Finally, the elevated Airport Rail Link (ARL) links to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Although proposals for the development of rapid transit in Bangkok had been made since 1975,[1] leading to plans for the failed Lavalin Skytrain, it was only in 1999 that the BTS finally began operation.
Nonthaburi and Pak Kret will be served by three MRT lines: MRT Purple Line, MRT Brown Line, and MRT Pink Line. These lines are the part of M-Map.
Nonthaburi Civic Center Station will be the central metro station of Nonthaburi Province.
Rangsit Municipality will be served by SRT Dark Red Line which is the part of SRT Red Lines commuter rail. In the future, the line will be extended north to Thammasat University. The city will be also served by three BRT lines.
Samut Prakan Municipality is served by the Sukhumvit Line, part of the BTS Skytrain. The full extension from Bearing to Kheha opened in December 2018.
Samut Sakhon municipality will be served by the SRT Dark Red Line, part of the SRT Red Lines commuter rail. In the future, the line will link Bangkok and Maha Chai in Samut Sakhon.
Line | Terminal | Opening | Length [km] | Stations | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
BTS Skytrain Sukhumvit Line | Khu Khot-Kheha (Current)
Wongwaen Rop Nok Tawan-ok - Bang Pu (Project) |
1999
n/a (Project) |
53.58 (Current)
n/a (Project) |
47 (Current)
56 (Project) |
open |
BTS Skytrain Sukhumvit Line | National Stadium - Bang Wa (Current)
Yosse - Taling chan (Project) |
1999
n/a (Project) |
14.67 (Current)
n/a (Project) |
14 (Current)
21 (Project) |
open |
BTS Skytrain Gold Line | Krung Thonburi - Khlongsan (Current)
Charoen Nakhon 60 - Issaraphap (Project) |
2020
n/a (Project) |
2.7 (Current)
n/a (Project) |
38 (Current)
6 (Project) |
open |
MRT Metro Blue Line | Tha Phra - Lak Song (Current)
Tha Phra - Phutthamonthon Sai 4 (Project) |
2004
n/a (Project) |
48 (Current)
n/a (Project) |
38 (Current)
42 (Project) |
open |
MRT Metro Purple Line | Khlong Bang Phai - Tao Poon (Current)
Khlong Bang Phai - Khru Nai (Project) |
2016
n/a (Project) |
23 (Current)
46.6 (Project) |
16 (Current)
33 (Project) |
open |
Airport Rail Link Skytrain
(High speed train connecting 3 airports) |
Phayathai - Suvarnabhumi (Current)
Don Mueang - Trad (Project) |
2010
2030 (Project) |
28.6 (Current)
413.2 (Project) |
8 (Current)
19 (Project) |
open |
SRT Suburban Metro Dark Red Line | Bang Sue - Rangsit (Current)
Pak Tho - Ban Phachi (Project) |
2021
n/a (Project) |
22.6 (Current)
185 (Project) |
10 (Current)
62 (Project) |
open |
SRT Suburban Metro Light Red Line | Bang Sue - Taling Chan (Current)
Nakhon Pathom - Chachoengsao (Project) |
2021
n/a (Project) |
15 (Current)
127.5 (Project) |
3 (Current)
22 (Project) |
open |
MRT monorail Yellow Line | Ladprao - Samrong (construct)
Wong Sawang - Phra Pradaeng (project) |
2022 (construct)
n/a (project) |
32 (construct)
47.37 (project) |
23 (construct)
n/a (project) |
construct |
MRT monorail Pink Line | Nonthaburi Government Center - Minburi (Construct)
Nonthaburi Government Center - Muang Thong Thani Lake - Minburi (Project) |
2022 (construct)
n/a (project) |
34.5 (construct)
n/a (project) |
30 (construct)
32 (project) |
construct |
MRT Metro Orange Line | Bang Khun Non - Thailand Cultural Center (Construct)
Thailand Cultural Center - Romklao Intersection (Project) |
2027 (construct)
n/a (project) |
13.9 (construct)
20.28 (project) |
17 (construct)
12 (project) |
construct |
Skytrain ฺBrown Line | Nonthaburi Government Center - Lamsalee (Project) | 2028 (project) | 21 (project) | 20 (project) | project |
Skytrain Gray Line | Watcharaphon - Thonglor - Phra Khanong - Tha Phra (Project) | 2032 (Project) | 40 (Project) | 39 (Project) | project |
Skytrain Light Blue Line | Pracha Songkhro - Chong Nonsi (Project) | 2029 (Project) | 9.5 (Project) | 9 (Project) | Project |
Skytrain silver Line | Bang Na - Suvarnabhumi South Terminal (Project) | 2029 (Project) | 24 (Project) | 14 (Project) | Project |
monorail Chula-Siam Square Line | Chalerm Phao - Royal Athletics Club (Project) | n/a (Project) | 6.7 (Project) | 11 (Project) | Project |
monorail Ramkhamhaeng - Thonglor Line | Rajamangala National Stadium - Thonglor (Project) | n/a (Project) | 11.1 (Project) | 9 (Project) | Project |
monorail Bangkok City Hall 2 – Yothi Road Line | Bangkok City Hall 2 - Phra Ram 6 (Project) | n/a (Project) | n/a (Project) | 7 (Project) | Project |
monorail Bang pu - Suvarnabhumi Line | Bang pu - Suvarnabhumi (Project) | n/a (Project) | 23.39 (Project) | 5 (Project) | Project |
Main article: Phitsanulok Tram |
In Phitsanulok, there is a plan to build a tramway system which has several lines. The project will be modelled on the Sydney tramway network.[2]
Main article: Pattaya Monorail |
Pattaya City had a plan to build a monorail line consisting of ten stations. As of 2018, there has been no progress.[3] In 2020 a new plan called for a 9km, 11 station monorail. A 50 million baht feasibility project would be commissioned first. [4] The monorail could open by 2026 with additional lines added in the 2030s.[5]
Main article: Chiang Mai light rail transit |
Chiang Mai Municipality has one existing monorail system, Chiang Mai Zoo Monorail, used for excursions within the zoo. Plans for an electric rail system have been discussed for years. In 2018, the plans seem to have gained traction. The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) announced that the bidding process for a tram network in Chiang Mai could begin in 2020.[6] The 35 km tramway, both above and below ground, is estimated to cost 86 billion baht. It is projected that the first of three lines could break ground in 2021, and the system could be operational by roughly 2027.[6]
Main article: Khon Kaen Light Rail Transit |
In Khon Kaen, there is a plan to build a Light Rail with several lines. In 2016, a 26 kilometer-long light rail line was proposed. The light rail line, which is to be funded by local government and businesses instead of the central government, hopes to begin construction in 2019.[7]
Rapid transit lines in Khon Kaen City Municipality | |||||||
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Line | Proposed opening | Terminal | Length [km] | Length [mile] | Stations | Status | |
Red Line | 2022 | Samran | Tha Phra | 22.6 | 14.0 | 16 | Approved |
Yellow Line | ???? | Ban Thum | Bueng Niam | 41 | 25 | 23 | Planned |
Blue Line | ???? | VIP Home | Mitr Sampan | 22 | 14 | 19 | Planned |
Green Line | ???? | Nam Ton | Sila | 32 | 20 | 25 | Planned |
Pink Line | ???? | Circle route | 6 | 3.7 | 10 | Planned |
Main article: Nakhon Ratchasima Light Rail Transit |
Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality has a plan to build five elevated bus rapid transit (or Skybus) lines with the name Korat Rapid Transit.[8] As of 2018, there has been no progress. Later, there is a plan to build a tramway system of several lines.[2] The project will be modelled on the Sydney tramway network.[2]
Rapid transit lines in Nakhon Ratchasima City Municipality | |||||||
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Line | Proposed opening | Terminal | Length [km] | Length [mile] | Stations | Status | |
Orange Line | 2022 | Pradok Intersection | Khu Muang Kao | 9.81 | 6.10 | 17 | Approved |
Green Line | 2022 | Save One Market | Baan Nari Swat Protection and Occupational Development Center | 11.17 | 6.94 | 18 | Approved |
Purple Line | 2025 | Save One Market | Baan Nari Swat Protection and Occupational Development Center | 11.92 | 7.41 | 9 | Approved |
Main article: Hat Yai Monorail |
Hat Yai monorail is a planned 12.54 kilometer-long elevated monorail consisted of 12 stations. As of 2016, the line is being studied by a university and the government. The design of the stations has been completed. The project will cost approximately 15,799 million baht to construct.[9] It is hoped that construction will begin in 2019.
State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has a plan to build commuter rail linking Hat Yai and Songkhla by reusing a defunct railway line that closed in 1978.[10]
Main article: Phuket Island light rail transit |
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) announced in 2018 that bidding to construct a 60 kilometre-long, 23 station tram network in Phuket will commence in 2020. The 39 billion baht tram is part of the government's Private-Public-Partnership (PPP) plan which ensures it will be fast-tracked. The planned route stretches from Takua Thung District in Phang Nga Province to Chalong in Phuket. Phase one will connect Phuket International Airport with Chalong, about 40 kilometres. It will take three years to complete.[11] The project will be modelled on the Sydney tramway network.[2]