Bangkok Metro: Know all about Thailand’s first Mass Rapid Transit project

Bangkok Metro is the first Mass Rapid Transit project of Government of Thailand which is serving the people with the mixed mode of mass rapid transit systems such as Commuter Rail, Metro Rail, Rapid Transit and Moo Rail.

Key information

  • Project Name: Bangkok Mass Rapid Transit Project
  • Owner: Government of Thailand (BMA, MRTA & SRT)
  • Total Planned Network: 540 km (15 lines)
  • Operational Network: 151 km (5 lines)
  • Under Construction Network: 135.7 km (7 Lines)
  • Start Date of Operation: December 5, 1999

Operational Network

Line 3 (Airport Rail Link): Suvarnabhumi Airport – Phaya Thai – Don Mueang (Airport)

  • Total Length: 28.4 km
  • Total Stations: 8
  • Type of System: Commuter Rail
  • Station Names: Suvarnabhumi (Airport), Lat Krabang, Ban Thap Chang, Hua Mak, Ramkhamhaeng, Makkasan (City Air Terminal), Ratchaprarop, Phaya Thai.

Line 4 (Sukhumvit Line): Kasetsart University – Khu Khot – Kheha

  • Total Length: 38.82 km
  • Total Stations: 36
  • Type of System: Rapid Rail
  • Station Names: Kasetsart University, Sena Nikhom, Ratchayothin, Phahon Yothin 24, Ha Yaek Lat Phrao , Mo Chit , Saphan Khwai, Ari, Sanam Pao, Victory Monument, Victory Monument, Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Siam, Chit Lom, Phloen Chit, Nana, Asok, Phrom Phong, Thong lo, Ekkamai, Phra Khanong, On Nut, Beng Chak, Punnawithi, Udom Suk, Bang Na, Bearing, Samrong, Pu Chao, Chang Erawan, Royal Thai Naval Academy, Pak Nam, Srinagarindra, Phraek Sa, Sai Luat and Kheha

Line 5 (Silom Line): National Stadium – Bang Wa

  • Total Length: 14.5 km
  • Total Stations: 14
  • Type of System: Rapid Rail
  • Station Names: National Stadium, Siam, Ratchadamri, Sala Daeng, Chong Nonsi, Suksa Witthaya (U/C), Surasak, Saphan Taksin, Krung Thon Buri, Wongwian Yai, Pho Nimit, Talat Phlu, Wutthakat, Bang Wa.

Line 6 (Blue Line): Tha Phra – Lak Song – Phutthamonthon Sai

  • Total Length: 47 km
  • Total Stations: 38
  • Type of System: Rapid Transit
  • Stations Names: Tha Phra, Charan, Fai Chai, Bang Khun Non, Bang yi Khan, Sirindhorn, Bang Phlat, Bang O, Bang Pho, Tao poon, Bang Sue, Kamphaeng Phet, Chatuchak Park, Phahon Yothin, Lat Phrao, Ratchadaphisek, Sutthisan, Huai Khwang, Thailand Cultural Centre, Phra Ram 9, Phetchaburi, Sukhumvit, Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, Khlong Toei, Lumphini, Si Lom, Sam Yan, Hua Lamphong, Wat Mangkon, Sam Yot, Sanam Chai, Itsaraphap, Tha Phra, Bang Phai, Bang Wa, Itsaraphap 48, Phasi Charoen, Bang Khae and Lak Song

Line 7 (Purple Line): Tao Poon- Klong Bang Phai

  • Total Length: 23 km
  • Total Stations: 16
  • Type of System: Rapid Transit
  • Station Names: Khlong Bang Phai, Talad Bang Yai, Sam Yaek Bang Yai, Bang Phlu, Bang Rak Yai, Bang Rak Noi Tha It, Sai Ma, Phra Nangklao Bridge, Yaek Nonthaburi 1, Bang Krasor, Nonthaburi Civic Center, Ministry of Public Health, Yaek Tiwanon, Wong Sawang, Bang Son, Tao Poon.

Under Construction Network

Line 1 (Dark Red Line): Rangsit – Bang Sue

  • Total System Length: 21.6 km
  • Total Stations: 9
  • Type of System: Commuter Rail

Line 2 (Light Red Line): Taling Chan – Bang Sue

  • Total System Length: 15 km
  • Total Stations: 5
  • Type of System: Commuter Rail

Line 4 (Sukhumvit Line Extention): Kasetsart University – Khu Khot

  • Total System Length: 11 km
  • Total Stations: 10
  • Type of System: Rapid Rail

Line 8 (Orange Line): Thailand Cultural Centre – Suwintawong

  • Total System Length: 22.5 km
  • Total Stations: 17
  • Type of System: Rapid Rail

Line 9 (Pink Line): Nonthaburi Civic Center – Min Buri

  • Total System Length: 34.5 km
  • Total Stations: 30
  • Type of System: Monorail

Line 10 (Yellow Line): Lat Phrao – Samrong

  • Total System Length: 30.4 km
  • Total Stations: 23
  • Type of System: Monorail

Line 14 (Gold Line): Krung Thonburi – Klong San

  • Total System Length: 2.7 km
  • Total Stations: 4
  • Type of System: Automated Guideway Transit

Bangkok Metro Route Map

Bankok Metro Route Map
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