Bangkok Metro Orange Line
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The MRT Orange Line is one of planned rapid transit
lines of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area
, Thailand
.
This Line is divided into 3 sections, Taling Chan - Thailand Cultural Center (17.5-km), Thailand Cultural Centre - Bang Kapi (9-km) and Bang Kapi - Min Buri (11-km). The section from Taling Chan to Bang Kapi is scheduled to be completed in 2019.
When fully completed, the line will be about 37.5-km long, mostly underground, with 29 stations
(7 elevated stations and other 22 underground stations, including the current Thailand Cultural Centre station of the Blue Line).
The line is indicated by the colour Orange on the map.
, at Bang Bamru in Bang Phlat district, and the east of Bangkok
in Bang Kapi district. It also runs through downtown
along Ramkhamhaeng and Ratchawithi Road
, passing many public places like Hua Mak Stadium
, Dusit Zoo
and Victory Monument
, and provides access to universities including Ramkhamhaeng University
, Suan Sunandha and Suan Dusit Rajabhat University.
In 2009, the proposed MRT Brown Line extension from Bang Kapi, elevated outbounds along Ram Khamhaeng Road, to the eastern suburb
in Saphan Sung and Min Buri district, has been merged with the Orange Line in Bangkok's mass rapid transit master plan. There are also notable changes on the western section of the Orange Line. The section from Din Daeng
to Bang Bamru has been rerouted via Pratunam and Lan Luang Road, then goes along the cancelled BTS Silom Line extension under Ratchadamnoen Klang Road and terminates at Taling Chan, interchange with SRT Light Red Line.
In July 2011, the section from Bang Khun Non to Taling Chan has been scrapped, as it overlaps with the SRT Light Red Line
. The connection from Siriraj to Bang Khun Non stays in place so travelers will be able to interchange with the MRT Blue Line north extension.
. It continues southwest along Ramkhamhaeng Road, passing Hua Mak Stadium
and Ramkhamhaeng University
. Then it turns to the west and crosses Pradit Manutham Road to the current MRT depot. Then it goes to the Thailand Cultural Centre station, the alignment crosses over and transfers to the current Bangkok Metro Blue Line. It continues via Din Daeng housing estates and Bangkok City Hall 2 to Vibhavadi Rangsit Road
, Sam Liam Din Daeng Junction. Then turn left into Ratchaprarop Road towards Pratu Nam and turn right into Phetchaburi Road then interchange with BTS Sukhumvit Line at Ratchathewi Station
. It continues along Lan Luang Road and Ratchadamnoen Road. Then crosses the Chao Phraya River
near Phra Pinklao Bridge, passes Siriraj Hospital
and goes along Bangkok Noi Rail line and terminates at Taling Chan
, interchanges with SRT Light Red Line. The total length is 37.5-km.
Rapid transit
A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on...
lines of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area
Bangkok Metropolitan Area
The Bangkok Metropolitan Region , also known as Greater Bangkok, is the urban conglomeration of Bangkok, Thailand, which includes the city and the 5 adjacent provinces of Nakhon Pathom, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon....
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
.
This Line is divided into 3 sections, Taling Chan - Thailand Cultural Center (17.5-km), Thailand Cultural Centre - Bang Kapi (9-km) and Bang Kapi - Min Buri (11-km). The section from Taling Chan to Bang Kapi is scheduled to be completed in 2019.
When fully completed, the line will be about 37.5-km long, mostly underground, with 29 stations
Metro station
A metro station or subway station is a railway station for a rapid transit system, often known by names such as "metro", "underground" and "subway". It is often underground or elevated. At crossings of metro lines, they are multi-level....
(7 elevated stations and other 22 underground stations, including the current Thailand Cultural Centre station of the Blue Line).
The line is indicated by the colour Orange on the map.
History
The original plan of Orange Line aimed to serve travel demand between the northwestern area of ThonburiThonburi
Thon Buri is an area of modern Bangkok. It was capital of Thailand from 1767 to 1782, during the reign of King Taksin, after the previous capital Ayutthaya was sacked by the Burmese. It is located on the opposite bank of Chao Phraya River to Bangkok...
, at Bang Bamru in Bang Phlat district, and the east of Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
in Bang Kapi district. It also runs through downtown
Downtown
Downtown is a term primarily used in North America by English speakers to refer to a city's core or central business district ....
along Ramkhamhaeng and Ratchawithi Road
Ratchawithi Road
Ratchawithi Road, also spelled Rajvithi is a major road in Bangkok, Thailand. It begins in Ratchathewi district at Sam Liam Din Daeng Junction, where it intersects with Din Daeng Road and Ratchaprarop Road, and runs northwest, past Victory Monument Circle, through Dusit district, and ultimately...
, passing many public places like Hua Mak Stadium
Rajamangala Stadium
Rajamangala National Stadium , also known as Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, is the national stadium of Thailand and the home stadium for the Thailand national football team. Located in Khwaeng Hua Mak, Khet Bang kapi, Bangkok, it officially opened in 1998....
, Dusit Zoo
Dusit Zoo
Dusit Zoo at Khao Din Park is a city zoo in Bangkok, Thailand.Located at Khao Din Park in Bangkok's Dusit District next to the Parliament House and Dusit Palace, it is the oldest zoo of Thailand, built by King Chulalongkorn as his private garden adjacent to the royal palace. After the King's...
and Victory Monument
Victory Monument (Bangkok)
Victory Monument is a large military monument in Bangkok, Thailand. The monument is located in Ratchathewi district, northeast of central Bangkok, at the center of a traffic circle at the intersection of Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai Road, and Ratchawithi Road.The monument is one of Bangkok's...
, and provides access to universities including Ramkhamhaeng University
Ramkhamhaeng University
Ramkhamhaeng University is one of two open universities in Thailand. The university was named in honor of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of Sukhothai, who traditionally is credited for creating the Thai alphabet....
, Suan Sunandha and Suan Dusit Rajabhat University.
In 2009, the proposed MRT Brown Line extension from Bang Kapi, elevated outbounds along Ram Khamhaeng Road, to the eastern suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
in Saphan Sung and Min Buri district, has been merged with the Orange Line in Bangkok's mass rapid transit master plan. There are also notable changes on the western section of the Orange Line. The section from Din Daeng
Din Daeng
Din Daeng is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. Its neighbor, clockwise from north, are Chatuchak, Huai Khwang, Ratchathewi and Phaya Thai.-History:...
to Bang Bamru has been rerouted via Pratunam and Lan Luang Road, then goes along the cancelled BTS Silom Line extension under Ratchadamnoen Klang Road and terminates at Taling Chan, interchange with SRT Light Red Line.
In July 2011, the section from Bang Khun Non to Taling Chan has been scrapped, as it overlaps with the SRT Light Red Line
SRT Red Lines
-Overview:The SRT Red Lines are a planned elevated metro system in Bangkok, Thailand.The lines will be operated by the State Railway of Thailand or SRT....
. The connection from Siriraj to Bang Khun Non stays in place so travelers will be able to interchange with the MRT Blue Line north extension.
Alignment
The Orange Line will start from Khet Min Buri as elevated structure on Ramkhamhaeng Road (former Suka Phiban III Road) from eastern suburb in Min Buri district and goes underground near Lam Sali intersection in Bang Kapi district, also transfers to Light Yellow Line projectBangkok Metro Yellow Line
The MRT Yellow line is a planned mass rapid transit line to be built in Bangkok, Thailand....
. It continues southwest along Ramkhamhaeng Road, passing Hua Mak Stadium
Rajamangala Stadium
Rajamangala National Stadium , also known as Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, is the national stadium of Thailand and the home stadium for the Thailand national football team. Located in Khwaeng Hua Mak, Khet Bang kapi, Bangkok, it officially opened in 1998....
and Ramkhamhaeng University
Ramkhamhaeng University
Ramkhamhaeng University is one of two open universities in Thailand. The university was named in honor of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of Sukhothai, who traditionally is credited for creating the Thai alphabet....
. Then it turns to the west and crosses Pradit Manutham Road to the current MRT depot. Then it goes to the Thailand Cultural Centre station, the alignment crosses over and transfers to the current Bangkok Metro Blue Line. It continues via Din Daeng housing estates and Bangkok City Hall 2 to Vibhavadi Rangsit Road
Vibhavadi Rangsit Road
Vibhavadi Rangsit Road or Thailand Route 31, often informally called Vibhavadi Road , is a highway in Thailand. It is part of Thailand Route 301....
, Sam Liam Din Daeng Junction. Then turn left into Ratchaprarop Road towards Pratu Nam and turn right into Phetchaburi Road then interchange with BTS Sukhumvit Line at Ratchathewi Station
Ratchathewi Station
Ratchathewi station is a BTS skytrain station, on the in Ratchathewi District, Bangkok, Thailand. The station is located on Phaya Thai Road to the south of Ratchathewi intersection, about 10 minutes walk to Pantip Plaza on the way to Pratunam market...
. It continues along Lan Luang Road and Ratchadamnoen Road. Then crosses the Chao Phraya River
Chao Phraya River
The Chao Phraya is a major river in Thailand, with its low alluvial plain forming the centre of the country. It runs through Bangkok, the capital city, and then empties into the Gulf of Thailand.-Etymology:...
near Phra Pinklao Bridge, passes Siriraj Hospital
Siriraj Hospital
Siriraj Hospital is the oldest hospital in Thailand, located in Bangkok on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, opposite Thammasat University's Tha Phrachan campus...
and goes along Bangkok Noi Rail line and terminates at Taling Chan
Taling Chan
Taling Chan is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. Its neighbor, clockwise from north, are Amphoe Bang Kruai of Nonthaburi Province, Bang Phlat, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Yai, Phasi Charoen, Bang Khae, and Thawi Watthana districts of Bangkok....
, interchanges with SRT Light Red Line. The total length is 37.5-km.
Stations
In the table below, an italicized name indicates that the station is under construction and not yet in operation.| Code | Station Name | Thai | Notes | coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bang Kapi - Min Buri | ||||
| Min Buri | มีนบุรี |  MRT Pink Line (proposed) |
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| Keha Ramkhamhaeng | เคหะรามคำแหง | |||
| Min Phatthana | มีนพัฒนา | |||
| Rat Phatthana | ราษฎร์พัฒนา | |||
| Nom Klao | น้อมเกล้า | |||
| Sammakon | สัมมากร | |||
| Khlong Ban Ma | คลองบ้านม้า | |||
| Si Burapha | ศรีบูรพา | |||
| Thailand Cultural Center - Bang Kapi | ||||
| Lam Sali | ลำสาลี | MRT Yellow Line (proposed) |
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| Hua Mak | หัวหมาก | |||
| Hua Mak Stadium | สนามกีฬาหัวหมาก | |||
| Ramkhamhaeng | รามคำแหง | |||
| Nawasi | นวศรี | MRT Grey Line MRT Grey Line The MRT Grey Line is one of the planned metro routes in Bangkok, Thailand. Its path runs along the north - south axis. This line is to support the growth of residential areas around Pradit Manutham Rd. and the Sathupradit area in Yan Nawa District... (proposed) |
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| Khlong Lat Phrao | คลองลาดพร้าว | |||
| MRTA Depot | ศูนย์ซ่อมบำรุง รฟม. | train depot | ||
| Thailand Cultural Centre | ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมแห่งประเทศไทย |  park and ride |
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| Taling Chan - Thailand Cultural Center | ||||
| Pracha Songkhro | ประชาสงเคราะห์ | MRT Light Blue Line MRT Light Blue Line The MRT Light Blue Line is a planned mass rapid transit line to be built in Bangkok, Thailand. Its path runs along the north - south axis. This line is to support the Din Daeng housing community areas, Bangkok City Hall 2, Makkasan city air terminal , and business area along Sathon Road... (proposed) |
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| Din Daeng | ดินแดง | |||
| Victory Monument | อนุเสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ | SRT Light Red Line inner-city shortcut extension (proposed) |
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| Ratchaprarop | ราชปรารภ | Suvarnabhumi Airport Link (April 2010) |
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| Pratunam | ประตูน้ำ | |||
| Ratchathewi | ราชเทวี | BTS Sukhumvit Line: Ratchathewi Station Ratchathewi Station Ratchathewi station is a BTS skytrain station, on the in Ratchathewi District, Bangkok, Thailand. The station is located on Phaya Thai Road to the south of Ratchathewi intersection, about 10 minutes walk to Pantip Plaza on the way to Pratunam market... |
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| Banthat Thong | บรรทัดทอง | |||
| Yommarat | ยมราช | SRT Dark Red Line (proposed) |
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| Lan Luang | หลานหลวง | |||
| Democracy Monument | อนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย | |
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| Sanam Luang | สนามหลวง | |||
| Siriraj | ศิริราช | |||
| Bang Khun Non | บางขุนนนท์ | |
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See also
- MRT Brown Line
- MRT Blue Line
- BTS Skytrain
- SRT Red LinesSRT Red Lines-Overview:The SRT Red Lines are a planned elevated metro system in Bangkok, Thailand.The lines will be operated by the State Railway of Thailand or SRT....
External links
- "Orange Line: Bang Kapi-Bang Bamru Section", MRTA Project.