List of urban rail systems in Thailand lists urban rail transit systems in Thailand. As of 2023, Bangkok is the only Thai city which has operational urban rail systems.
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 9-kilometre (5.6 mi), 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] As of 2023, the plan was for a 8.3km line with 13 stops, linking to the Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao high-speed railway.[6]
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.[7] The 35 km (22 mi) 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.[7]
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.[8]
Rapid transit lines in Khon Kaen City Municipality
Line
Proposed opening
Terminal
Length [km]
Length [mile]
Stations
Status
Red Line
????
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
Nakhon Ratchasimaedit
Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality has a plan to build five elevated bus rapid transit (or Skybus) lines with the name Korat Rapid Transit.[9] 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
Line
Proposed opening
Terminal
Length [km]
Length [mile]
Stations
Status
Orange Line
????
Pradok Intersection
Khu Muang Kao
9.81
6.10
17
Approved
Green Line
????
Save One Market
Baan Nari Swat Protection and Occupational Development Center
11.17
6.94
18
Approved
Purple Line
????
Save One Market
Baan Nari Swat Protection and Occupational Development Center
11.92
7.41
9
Approved
Southernedit
Hat Yai and Songkhlaedit
Hat Yai monorail is a planned 18 kilometer-long elevated monorail consisted of 15 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 24.4 million baht to construct.[10] It is hoped that construction will begin in 2019.
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.[12] The project will be modelled on the Sydney tramway network.[2]
^Rujopakarn, Wiroj (October 2003). "Bangkok transport system development: what went wrong?". Journal of the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies. 5: 3302–15.
^"Bidding date set for 2020 for Phuket's new tram network". Bangkok Post. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
External linksedit
Official sitesedit
Chiang Mai Light Rail Transit
Hat Yai Monorail
Khon Kaen Light Rail Transit
Nakhon Ratchasima Light Rail Transit
Pattaya Monorail
Phitsanulok Tram
Phuket Island Light Rail Transit
April 12, 2024
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List of urban rail systems in Thailand lists urban rail transit systems in Thailand As of 2023 Bangkok is the only Thai city which has operational urban rail systems Contents 1 Bangkok Metropolitan Region 2 Central 2 1 Phitsanulok 3 Eastern 3 1 Pattaya 4 Northern 4 1 Chiang Mai 5 Northeastern 5 1 Khon Kaen 5 2 Nakhon Ratchasima 6 Southern 6 1 Hat Yai and Songkhla 6 2 Phuket Island 7 See also 8 References 9 External links 9 1 Official sitesBangkok Metropolitan Region editMain articles Rail transport in Bangkok and Mass Rapid Transit Master Plan in Bangkok Metropolitan Region nbsp The BTS Skytrain nbsp Map of Bangkok urban transit systemsBangkok Metropolitan Region is served by 9 rapid transit rail lines as of 2023 The BTS Skytrain consists of three lines the Sukhumvit Line Silom Line and Gold Line The Metropolitan Rapid Transit MRT also consists of three lines the Blue Line Purple Line and Yellow Line The Light Red Line and Dark Red Line provide commuter rail 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 The rail system reaches into the neighbouring provinces of Nonthaburi Pathum Thani Samut Prakan In future the Dark Red line extension will connect Samut Sakhon Central editPhitsanulok edit 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 Eastern editPattaya edit 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 9 kilometre 5 6 mi 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 As of 2023 the plan was for a 8 3km line with 13 stops linking to the Don Mueang Suvarnabhumi U Tapao high speed railway 6 Northern editChiang Mai edit 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 7 The 35 km 22 mi 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 7 Northeastern editKhon Kaen edit 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 8 Rapid transit lines in Khon Kaen City MunicipalityLine Proposed opening Terminal Length km Length mile Stations Status Red Line 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 PlannedNakhon Ratchasima edit Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality has a plan to build five elevated bus rapid transit or Skybus lines with the name Korat Rapid Transit 9 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 MunicipalityLine Proposed opening Terminal Length km Length mile Stations Status Orange Line Pradok Intersection Khu Muang Kao 9 81 6 10 17 Approved Green Line Save One Market Baan Nari Swat Protection and Occupational Development Center 11 17 6 94 18 Approved Purple Line Save One Market Baan Nari Swat Protection and Occupational Development Center 11 92 7 41 9 ApprovedSouthern editHat Yai and Songkhla edit Hat Yai monorail is a planned 18 kilometer long elevated monorail consisted of 15 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 24 4 million baht to construct 10 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 11 Phuket Island edit 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 12 The project will be modelled on the Sydney tramway network 2 See also editMass Rapid Transit Master Plan in Bangkok Metropolitan Region List of tram and light rail transit systems List of bus rapid transit systems List of rapid transit systems Phuket Island Light Rail Transit Khon Kaen Light Rail Transit Suvarnabhumi Airport Automated People MoverReferences edit Rujopakarn Wiroj October 2003 Bangkok transport system development what went wrong Journal of the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies 5 3302 15 a b c d snkh elngphudrthrang okhrach phisnuolk phuekt echuxmrthifkhwamerwsungaekcracrekhtemuxng xditnaykemuxngphthyaaecngokhrngkarrthiffayngimmikarxnumtisyya Archived 2015 02 04 at the Wayback Machine Pattaya City unveils plans for nine kilometre monorail Bangkok Post Pattaya monorail debut set for 2026 19 July 2020 New Pattaya train station previewed Bangkok Post Retrieved 2023 02 25 a b Jotikasthira Om 29 July 2018 Cranking up the train plan Bangkok Post Retrieved 29 July 2018 Thailand BECi Corporation Ltd khxnaekn etriymsrangrthiffarangeba khadpi 63 idich khawinpraeths Krobkruakao com Archived from the original on 2016 05 31 Retrieved 2016 05 21 rabbkhnsngmwlchlokhrach mulkha 4 phnlanbath epidochmomonerlhadihy ngb1 5hmunlan sthaniekliywkhlunelxkha Daily News in Thai 4 March 2016 Retrieved 2016 05 21 snkh khunchiph rthifhadihy sngkhla echuxmkhnsngechuxm 2 nkhr aelaaekcracrkhbkhng Bidding date set for 2020 for Phuket s new tram network Bangkok Post 18 July 2018 Retrieved 18 July 2018 External links editOfficial sites edit Chiang Mai Light Rail Transit Hat Yai Monorail Khon Kaen Light Rail Transit Nakhon Ratchasima Light Rail Transit Pattaya Monorail Phitsanulok Tram Phuket Island Light Rail Transit 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