Bangkok Metro
Locale	Bangkok, Thailand
Transit type	rapid transit
Began operation	2004
System length	21 km (13 mi)
No. of lines	1
No. of stations	18

The Bangkok Metro, officially called the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), is Bangkok's underground metro system. It was constructed under a concession concept. Mostly, all civil infrastructures were provided by government sector, Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and handed over to their concessionaire under 25-year concession agreement. Bangkok Metro Company Limited (BMCL) is only one private sector that won a biding of MRTA's concession contract for blue line. As MRTA's concessionaire, BMCL provides M&E equipments, including electrical train, signalling system, SCADA, communication, PSD, etc, for the subway project and fully operates & maintains the system. The MRT line is officially known in Thai as rotfaifah mahanakhon (รถไฟฟ้ามหานคร) or "metropolitan electric train", but it is more commonly called rotfai taidin (รถไฟใต้ดิน), literally, "underground train". The metro has a fleet of 19 trains and the 19th train has already released to service since October, 2007 after a major accident. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1152x864, 194 KB) ファイルの概要 Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Bangkok Bangkok Metro ... Location within Thailand Coordinates: , Country Settled Ayutthaya Period Founded as capital 21 April 1782 Government  - Type Special administrative area  - Governor Apirak Kosayothin Area  - City 1,568. ... “Mass Transit” redirects here. ... Location within Thailand Coordinates: , Country Settled Ayutthaya Period Founded as capital 21 April 1782 Government  - Type Special administrative area  - Governor Apirak Kosayothin Area  - City 1,568. ... “Mass Transit” redirects here. ...

Besides the MRT, Bangkok also has an elevated rail system called BTS or less officially the Skytrain. Skytrain approaching Sala Daeng Station Skytrain leaving Asok Station Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) or Skytrain (Thai: รถไฟฟ้า, rot fai fa, meaning sky train) is the elevated metro system in Bangkok, Thailand, operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTSC) under a concession granted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration... Skytrain approaching Sala Daeng Station Skytrain leaving Asok Station Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) or Skytrain (Thai: รถไฟฟ้า, rot fai fa, meaning sky train) is the elevated metro system in Bangkok, Thailand, operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTSC) under a concession granted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration...

History

The entrance to Huai Khwang station

Interior of a Train

Bangkok Metro Route Map

Entrance to Silom Station (Interchange with BTS)

The construction of the first Bangkok Metro line, officially known as Chaloem Ratchamongkhon (Thai สายเฉลิมรัชมงคล) – "Celebration of Royal Auspice" – or informally as the "Blue Line", began on 19 November 1996. The project suffered multiple delays not only because of the 1997 economic crisis, but also due to challenging civil engineering works of constructing massive underground structures deep in the water-logged soil upon which the city is built. Download high resolution version (1017x701, 104 KB)This is a file from the Wikimedia Commons, a repository of free content hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation. ... Download high resolution version (1017x701, 104 KB)This is a file from the Wikimedia Commons, a repository of free content hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation. ... Download high resolution version (3055x1593, 2071 KB)The Bangkok Metro Route Map by Bangkok Metro Public Company Limited This work is copyrighted. ... Download high resolution version (3055x1593, 2071 KB)The Bangkok Metro Route Map by Bangkok Metro Public Company Limited This work is copyrighted. ... is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...

The Blue Line was opened for a limited public trial over several weeks starting April 13, 2004. On July 3, 2004 the line was officially opened at 19:19 local time by HM King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit, who were accompanied by other members of the royal family. Within 30 minutes of its opening, sightseers filled the system to its maximum capacity, but after the initial rush ridership has settled down to around 180,000 riders daily — considerably lower than projections of over 400,000, despite fares being slashed in half from 12-38 baht to 10-15 baht per trip. As of 2006, fares range between 14-36 baht per trip. is the 103rd day of the year (104th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bhumibol Adulyadej (Thai: ; IPA: ; Royal Institute: Phumiphon Adunyadet;  ) (born Saturday,December 5, 1927 in the Year of the Rabbit), is the current King of Thailand. ... King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit on their coronation day This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Operation

The 21-kilometer, 18-station Blue line presently runs from Bang Sue to Hua Lamphong via Phra Ram 9 and has a carrying capacity of 40,000 people in each direction per hour. Similar to the Skytrain, the Metro uses trains supplied by Siemens which travel up to 80 km/h. Passengers can conveniently connect to the Skytrain at Si Lom, Sukhumvit and Chatuchak Park stations. The metro has a large depot in Huai Khwang district, which is located between Phra Ram 9 and Thailand Cultural Centre stations. Considering that Bangkok is a low-lying plain which is prone to flooding, all of the Metro's station entrances are raised about one metre above the ground level and are equipped with built-in floodgates in order to avoid water inundating the system. Lifts and ramps are found at all stations, providing easy access for passengers in wheelchairs. Stations have multiple passage ways (generally four) which allow passengers to connect to any corner of the adjacent surface intersection. Maps depicting the local area and exit points are posted on the walls on the way out. Due to safety considerations, platform screen doors are installed. Uniformed security personnel and security cameras are present at each and every platform. Bang Sue (Thai บางซื่อ) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. ... Hua Lamphong Inside Hua Lamphong Hua Lamphong (Thai: หัวลำโพง) is the main railway station in Bangkok. ... Phra Ram 9 is a station of the Bangkok Metro, Thailand. ... Skytrain approaching Sala Daeng Station Skytrain leaving Asok Station Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) or Skytrain (Thai: รถไฟฟ้า, rot fai fa, meaning sky train) is the elevated metro system in Bangkok, Thailand, operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTSC) under a concession granted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration... Siemens redirects here. ... Skytrain approaching Sala Daeng Station Skytrain leaving Asok Station Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) or Skytrain (Thai: รถไฟฟ้า, rot fai fa, meaning sky train) is the elevated metro system in Bangkok, Thailand, operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTSC) under a concession granted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration... BTS Skytrain approaching Sala Daeng Station with skyscrapers on Si Lom Road as background Si Lom (or Silom, Thai สีลม) is a road in Bang Rak district, Bangkok, Thailand. ... Sukhumvit can either refer to: Sukhumvit Road, one of the main arteries in Bangkok, Thailand; Sukhumvit Line of the BTS in Bangkok. ... Chatuchak Park Chatuchak Park (Thai สวนจตุจักร) is the name of a public park in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, Thailand. ... Huai Khwang (Thai ห้วยขวาง) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand, located east of the center of the town. ... Phra Ram 9 is a station of the Bangkok Metro, Thailand. ... Thailand Cultural Centre is a underground station on the Bangkok Metro. ... Platform Screen Doors full-height, Paris - Line 14 - St. ...

The ticketing system uses the RFID contactless technology with round black tokens issued for single trips and contactless stored value cards for frequent travellers. In the near future, a joint ticketing system will be set up so that passengers can use a single ticket on the Metro as well as on the Skytrain. Multi-storey park & ride facilities are provided at Lat Phrao and Thailand Cultural Centre. Motorists who park their cars at these premises will be issued with additional contactless smartcards and they need to have them electronically stamped at their destination station. Skytrain approaching Sala Daeng Station Skytrain leaving Asok Station Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) or Skytrain (Thai: รถไฟฟ้า, rot fai fa, meaning sky train) is the elevated metro system in Bangkok, Thailand, operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTSC) under a concession granted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration... Lat Phrao (Thai ลาดพร้าว) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. ... Thailand Cultural Centre is a underground station on the Bangkok Metro. ...

Major Accident Record

On January 17, 2005, just after 09:15, an empty train returning to the depot collided with a peak-hour train filled with passengers at the Thailand Cultural Centre station. 140 people were hurt, most of whom sustained only minor injuries, and the entire Metro network was shut down for two weeks. is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Thailand Cultural Centre is a underground station on the Bangkok Metro. ...

After initial investigations, it was found that the empty train had run into problems before the accident, grinding to a halt on a curve leading to the depot. The driver applied its brake and was waiting to be towed to the maintenance centre close to Thailand Cultural Centre station. Thailand Cultural Centre (Thai ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมแห่งประเทศไทย, or Thailand Cultural Center) is a performing-arts venue in Bangkok, Thailand. ...

A rescue train was attempting to connect to the stalled train when the driver was told to release the brake while coupling had not yet been successful. It was then that the empty train began to roll backwards at a speed of ten metres per second, before smashing into the other train, which was carrying passengers. Therefore, it was believed that the incident was caused by negligence but the doubt on the training to their operation staff still under public question mark. [1] This accident also resulted in two damaged trains but the heavy damaged areas were limited in only two leading cars and colliding speed was suspected at near 60 km/hrs due to an appearance of damaged area. However, one train, which was configured from the repair of the minor-damaged cars, was already fitted for operation at the end of 2006 and the remaining one was still under heavy repair until mid of 2007 and it was relased to service in October, 2007. The cost resulting from the accident might be a much higher figure than BMCL quoted, and it was expected at least 400 million bahts, which was totally insured by a local insurance company and the accident was recorded as the most severe damage ever in any metro system in Thailand.

The Metro resumed full operation on February 1, 2005, and passenger numbers soon rose back to pre-crash levels, partly due to a temporary promotional fare scheme which allowed passengers to travel any distance on the MRT for only ten baht (~0.25 USD). is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

List of stations

Blue Line

Code	Station Name	Transfer	coordinates
Silom Line
	Mahai Sawan (Planned) ?
	Bang Sakae (Planned) ?
	Tha Phra (Planned)	MRT Blue Line
	Phanitchayakan Thon Buri (Charan Sanit Wong 13) (Planned)
	Fai Chai (Planned)	BTS Sukhumvit Line
	Bangk Khun Non (Planned)
	Phra Pinkloa (Planned)
	Sirindhorn (Planned)	MRT Orange Line
	Bang Phlat (Planned)
	Bang O (Planned)
	Tao Pun (Planned)	MRT Purple Line
18	Bang Sue	SRT Red Line SRT Pink Line For Bang Sue Junction Railway Station and Phahon Yothin Railway Station	13°48′11.51″N, 100°32′21.81″E
17	Kamphaeng Phet	for Chatuchak Weekend Market and MOF Farmers' Market
16	Chatuchak Park	BTS Sukumvit Line Mo Chit station and outdoor Park and Ride lots.
15	Phahon Yothin	for Central Plaza Lat Phrao and St. John's University
14	Lat Phrao	with Park & Ride facility and THAI's City Air Terminal with connections to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
13	Ratchadaphisek
12	Sutthisan		13°47′22.93″N, 100°34′27.08″E
11	Huai Khwang	For many massage and entertainment facilities	13°46′42.60″N, 100°34′24.79″E
10	Thailand Cultural Centre	future MRT Orange Line with Park & Ride facility, about a 20-minute walk to the performing-arts venue; for Jusco, Carrefour and Robinson department stores, as well as the Esplanade Cineplex	13°45′57.83″N, 100°34′12.51″E
9	Phra Ram 9	for Fortune Town shopping center and IT mall
8	Phetchaburi	SRT Light Pink Line SRT Pink Line
7	Sukhumvit	for connection with the Skytrain's Asok station; nearby Siam Society
6	Queen Sirikit National Convention Center	for the Stock Exchange of Thailand
5	Khlong Toei
4	Lumphini	for Suan Lum Night Bazaar and Lumphini Park (Suan Lumphini).
3	Si Lom	BTS Sukhumvit Line, for Lumphini Park
2	Sam Yan	for Chulalongkorn University
1	Hua Lamphong	for Hua Lamphong Railway Station, with trains in all directions. future SRT Red Line
	Watmangkon (Planned)
	Wang Burapha (Planned)	MRT Purple Line
	Pak Khlong Talat (Planned)
	Bangkok Yai (Planned)
	Tha Phra (Planned)	MRT Blue Line
	Bang Phai (Planned)
	Bang Wa (Planned)	BTS Silom Line
	Phasi Charoen (Planned)
	Bang Khae (Planned)
	Lak Song (Planned)

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Expansion plans

As indicated by the Thai Government, the Metro network will be continually expanded over the next 5 years (2004-2009) in order to serve more commuters that reside in the suburbs. It is planned that, eventually, the combined route distance of the Metro alone will total 91 km with 3 Metro lines covering all of the major areas of Bangkok. The Blue line, once completely extended, will form a lariat-shaped loop that circles the city.

The initial expansion plan can be summarised as follows:

• Blue Line extension:

1. Bang Sue – Bang Phlat – Tha Phra (13km)
2. Hua Lamphong – Tha Phra – Bang Khae (14km)

• Orange Line: Bang Kapi – Sam Sen – Bang Bamru (24km)
• Purple Line: Bang Yai – Sam Sen – Rat Burana (40km)

Other expansion plans for the metro include: Bang Sue (Thai บางซื่อ) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. ... Bang Phlat (Thai บางพลัด) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. ... Hua Lamphong Inside Hua Lamphong Hua Lamphong (Thai: หัวลำโพง) is the main railway station in Bangkok. ... Bang Khae (Thai: ) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. ... Bang Kapi (Thai บางกะปิ) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. ... Rat Burana (Thai ราษฎร์บูรณะ) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. ...

• Yellow Line: Lat Phrao – Sri Nagarindra – Samut Prakan

Note that these plans do not include the extension proposed for the Skytrain, SRT Lines and airport link which is under control of State Railway Thailand. BMCL itself do expect to be the operator for extension project and others line but the final decision is still depended on MRTA (government sector). Lat Phrao (Thai ลาดพร้าว) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. ... Amphoe Mueang Samut Prakan is the capital district of Samut Prakan province in Thailand. ... Skytrain approaching Sala Daeng Station Skytrain leaving Asok Station Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) or Skytrain (Thai: รถไฟฟ้า, rot fai fa, meaning sky train) is the elevated metro system in Bangkok, Thailand, operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTSC) under a concession granted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration... The Master Plan of Bangkok Transport System On the 16th of october 2007 the Thai cabinet approved the construction of the 26-km Red line [[(Bangsue - Rangsit section) in Bangkok, Thailand with a price tag of 59. ...

See also

• List of rapid transit systems
• Bangkok Skytrain
• BRT (Bangkok)
• SRT Lines
• Suvarnabhumi Airport Link

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External links

Official sites

• Bangkok Metro Company Limited
• Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand

Unofficial sites

• Bangkok subway history at 2bangkok.com
• Bangkok Mass Transit

Downloads

• Download the System Map of Bangkok Rail Transit Network in PDF format
• Download the Master Plan of Bangkok Transport Network in PDF format (includes proposed extensions)
• Download Unofficial Technical Data