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===Electrification=== | ===Electrification=== | ||
Only the rapid transit lines are electrified. </br> | Only the Bangkok rapid transit lines are electrified. </br> | ||
The Airport Rail Link to from Suvarnabhumi Airport is 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead</br> | The Airport Rail Link to from Suvarnabhumi Airport is 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead</br> | ||
The BTS Skytrain and Metropolitan Rapid Transit (Bangkok) are 750 V DC third rail | The BTS Skytrain and Metropolitan Rapid Transit (Bangkok) are 750 V DC third rail |
Revision as of 21:29, 18 January 2023
Country Details
See Wikipedia
National Railway System
National Railway Operator
UIC code
None known
Timetable
Journey Planner
The journey planner is here Check Train Schedule. Click on the Union flag.
Downloadable Timetable
None
Printed Timetable
None
Engineering Information
None known
Maps
Printed Maps
None known
Web-based Maps
See Seat 61 map of train routes in southeast Asia
Ticketing
To be updated
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Authority
None known
Network Statement
None known
Gauge
Metre gauge; the rapid transit lines are standard gauge
Electrification
Only the Bangkok rapid transit lines are electrified.
The Airport Rail Link to from Suvarnabhumi Airport is 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead
The BTS Skytrain and Metropolitan Rapid Transit (Bangkok) are 750 V DC third rail
Rule of the road
Almost the entire network is single track.
Distances
No source known
Other Railways
None
Tourist Lines
None
Metros
Bangkok:
BTS Skytrain operates the elevated Green Lines
Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company (BEM) operates the underground Blue and Purple Lines under a concession from the Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA).
Trams
None
Recent and Future Changes
Recent Changes
None
Future Changes
Long distance services will transfer from Hua Lamphong terminus in Bangkok to Bang Sue Grand Station (ceremonial name Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station) on 19 January 2023. With 26 platforms, Bang Sue is the largest station in Southeast Asia.
Obscure and Sparse Passenger Services
Special Notes
Travel to the southernmost provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, and southern Songkhla province, is not advised owing to the risk of terrorist attacks.