Bangkok Metro Purple Line
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The MRT Purple Line is a rapid transit
line under construction of Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area
, Thailand
, including Nonthaburi Province
.
The Purple Line is aimed to serve travel demand between the northwestern suburb
of Bangkok
in Nonthaburi Province
and the southern area of Thonburi
in Rat Burana district. It also runs through downtown
along Samsen Road, passing Rattanakosin old quarter and many historical places in Dusit and Phra Nakhon district like national library
, Thewet market, Bang Lamphu, Democracy Monument, Golden Mount
, Phahurat
, Memorial Bridge
and Wongwian Yai
roundabout, and also intended to serve new Thai parliament
construction site at Kiak Kai intersection.
This Line is divided into 2 sections, Tao Pun - Khlong Bang Phai (23-km), under construction, and Tao Pun - Rat Burana (19.8-km). Section from Tao Pun - Khlong Bang Phai is scheduled to be completed in 2014, and another within 2019.
When fully completed for the first section, the 5th rapid transit line of Bangkok
will be the first Bangkok rapid transit system encroaching upon an adjacent province of Nonthaburi as well. The section links Tao Pun in Bang Sue, Bangkok, to Khlong Bang Phai in Bang Bua Thong
, Nonthaburi Province. The additional Blue Line extension between existing Bang Sue terminus and Tao Pun is also constructed simultaneously. Despite the fact that MRTA has named Bang Sue - Bang Yai section as construction phase, Purple Line will be operated as Tao Pun - Khlong Bang Phai, comprising 16 stations
along elevated route, excluding current Bang Sue. The first stage of construction has been commenced in early 2010.
The line is indicated by the colour purple on the map.
district of Nonthaburi Province
. The line goes further north via Tiwanon Road, passes the Ministry of Public Health
entry, then turns at Khae Rai intersection outwards to the west Nonthaburi via Rattanathibet Road, passes Nonthaburi Government Centre, crosses the Chao Phraya River
on viaduct parallel to Phra Nangklao Bridge. Then it continues to a large residential area in Bang Yai
district and turns to the north along Kanchanaphisek highway, passes Bang Yai market and terminates at Khlong Bang Phai in Bang Bua Thong
district (though stop short of reaching Bang Bua Thong town). The total length is 23 km.
- Khlong Bang Phai terminus, and another phase as construction of a train depot and 4 park and ride
buildings at Khlong Bang Phai, Bang Yai Intersection, Tha It, and Nonthaburi 1 Intersection stations.
First phase construction also includes Tao Pun interchange station which extends current underground MRT Blue Line with another elevated halt to 19 stations.
. Then it is graded down into the underground structure along Samsen Road, passing new Thai parliament
site, and transfers to purposed Red inner-city shortcut commuter
at Sang Hee intersection. It passes national library
in Dusit district, before reaches Phra Nakhon district at Thewet market. The line turns east at Bang Lamphu and goes along city moat to the south, transfers to the planned MRT Orange Line at Ratchadamnoen Road near Democracy Monument. It also passes Golden Mount
before transfers to the southern extension of Blue Line at Wang Burapha near Yaowarat chinatown
and Phahurat
textile market.
The line crosses the Chao Phraya River
near Memorial Bridge
towards Wongwian Yai
roundabout in Thonburi
west bank, transfers to Dark Red Line commuter
and Wongwian Yai BTS Station
. It goes further south to Chom Thong, then elevated south for 5.5 km and terminate in Rat Burana district, short distance to a nearby Phra Pradaeng
suburban town in Samut Prakan Province
. The total length will be about 19.8 km, comprising 11 underground and 5 elevated stations.
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...
line under construction of 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...
, including Nonthaburi Province
Nonthaburi Province
Nonthaburi is one of the central provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom....
.
The Purple Line is aimed to serve travel demand between the northwestern 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...
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 Nonthaburi Province
Nonthaburi Province
Nonthaburi is one of the central provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom....
and the southern area of Thonburi
Thonburi
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...
in Rat Burana 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 Samsen Road, passing Rattanakosin old quarter and many historical places in Dusit and Phra Nakhon district like national library
National Library of Thailand
The National Library of Thailand is the legal deposit and copyright library for Thailand. It was created in 1905, after the merger of the three pre-existing royal libraries...
, Thewet market, Bang Lamphu, Democracy Monument, Golden Mount
Wat Saket
Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan is a Buddhist temple in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, Bangkok, Thailand.The temple dates back to Ayutthaya era, when it was called Wat Sakae. King Rama I renovated the temple and renamed it to Wat Saket....
, Phahurat
Phahurat
Phahurat or Pahurat , often known as Thailand's Little India, is an ethnic neighborhood surrounding Phahurat Road in Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. The area that would become Phahurat was an enclave of Vietnamese immigrants who came to Siam during the reign of King Taksin...
, Memorial Bridge
Memorial Bridge, Bangkok
The Memorial Bridge is a bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, in Thailand, connecting the districts Phra Nakhon and Thonburi.The bridge was opened on 6 April 1932, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Chakri Dynasty...
and Wongwian Yai
Wongwian Yai
Wongwian Yai, also spelled "Wong Wian Yai" or "Wongwien Yai" , is a large roundabout in Thon Buri, western bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, where the Statue of King Taksin is situated...
roundabout, and also intended to serve new Thai parliament
National Assembly of Thailand
The National Assembly of Thailand or the Parliament of Thailand is the legislative branch of the government of Thailand. The National Assembly of Thailand is a bicameral body, consisting of two chambers: the upper house, , and the lower house,...
construction site at Kiak Kai intersection.
This Line is divided into 2 sections, Tao Pun - Khlong Bang Phai (23-km), under construction, and Tao Pun - Rat Burana (19.8-km). Section from Tao Pun - Khlong Bang Phai is scheduled to be completed in 2014, and another within 2019.
When fully completed for the first section, the 5th rapid transit line 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...
will be the first Bangkok rapid transit system encroaching upon an adjacent province of Nonthaburi as well. The section links Tao Pun in Bang Sue, Bangkok, to Khlong Bang Phai in Bang Bua Thong
Amphoe Bang Bua Thong
Bang Bua Thong is a district of Nonthaburi Province, central Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Lat Lum Kaeo , Pak Kret, Mueang Nonthaburi, Sai Noi and Bang Yai.-Administration:...
, Nonthaburi Province. The additional Blue Line extension between existing Bang Sue terminus and Tao Pun is also constructed simultaneously. Despite the fact that MRTA has named Bang Sue - Bang Yai section as construction phase, Purple Line will be operated as Tao Pun - Khlong Bang Phai, comprising 16 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....
along elevated route, excluding current Bang Sue. The first stage of construction has been commenced in early 2010.
The line is indicated by the colour purple on the map.
Alignment
Tao Pun - Khlong Bang Phai section starts from Tao Pun elevated station at Tao Pun junction, transfers to MRT Blue Line extension. It runs north upon viaduct along Krung Thep-Nonthaburi Road, providing transfer to the Red commuter railway at Bang Son, and approaches Mueang NonthaburiAmphoe Mueang Nonthaburi
Mueang Nonthaburi is the capital district of Nonthaburi province in Thailand. The city of Nonthaburi has 267,001 inhabitants, while the whole district has 348,553.-History:The district was originally named Talat Khwan...
district of Nonthaburi Province
Nonthaburi Province
Nonthaburi is one of the central provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom....
. The line goes further north via Tiwanon Road, passes the Ministry of Public Health
Ministry of Public Health (Thailand)
The Ministry of Public Health , is a Thai government body responsible for the oversight of Public Health in Thailand.-External links:* - Official Website in Thai* - Official Website in English...
entry, then turns at Khae Rai intersection outwards to the west Nonthaburi via Rattanathibet Road, passes Nonthaburi Government Centre, 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:...
on viaduct parallel to Phra Nangklao Bridge. Then it continues to a large residential area in Bang Yai
Amphoe Bang Yai
Bang Yai is a district in the western part of Nonthaburi Province, central Thailand.-History:The district was created in 1917 as a minor district by splitting it from the district Bang Kruai and Bang Bua Thong. In 1921 it was elevated to full district status...
district and turns to the north along Kanchanaphisek highway, passes Bang Yai market and terminates at Khlong Bang Phai in Bang Bua Thong
Amphoe Bang Bua Thong
Bang Bua Thong is a district of Nonthaburi Province, central Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Lat Lum Kaeo , Pak Kret, Mueang Nonthaburi, Sai Noi and Bang Yai.-Administration:...
district (though stop short of reaching Bang Bua Thong town). The total length is 23 km.
Phases of construction
Construction shall take place in 3 phases. The first covers Bang Sue - Tao Pun - Phra Nangklao Bridge, then Phra Nangklao Bridge (including new bridge) - Bang YaiAmphoe Bang Yai
Bang Yai is a district in the western part of Nonthaburi Province, central Thailand.-History:The district was created in 1917 as a minor district by splitting it from the district Bang Kruai and Bang Bua Thong. In 1921 it was elevated to full district status...
- Khlong Bang Phai terminus, and another phase as construction of a train depot and 4 park and ride
Park and ride
Park and ride facilities are car parks with connections to public transport that allow commuters and other people wishing to travel into city centres to leave their vehicles and transfer to a bus, rail system , or carpool for the rest of their trip...
buildings at Khlong Bang Phai, Bang Yai Intersection, Tha It, and Nonthaburi 1 Intersection stations.
First phase construction also includes Tao Pun interchange station which extends current underground MRT Blue Line with another elevated halt to 19 stations.
| Phase | Notes | Kilometre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bang Sue-Tao Pun to Phra Nangklao Bridge | 12 |
| 2 | Phra Nangklao Bridge to Khlong Bang Phai terminus (river crossing viaduct included) | 11 |
| 3 | Depot at Khlong Bang Phai, 4 Park-and-Ride facilities | - |
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 Sue-Bang Yai | ||||
| Tao Pun | เตาปูน |  Terminal station |
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| Bang Son | บางซ่อน |  SRT Light Red Line: Bang Son railway station (under construction) |
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| Wong Sawang | วงศ์สว่าง | Last Station in 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... area |
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| Tiwanon Intersection | แยกติวานนท์ | First Station in Nonthaburi Province Nonthaburi Province Nonthaburi is one of the central provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom.... |
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| Ministry of Public Health | กระทรวงสาธารณสุข | |||
| Nonthaburi Government Centre | ศูนย์ราชการนนทบุรี | MRT Pink Line (proposed) |
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| Si Phon Sawan | ศรีพรสวรรค์ | |||
| Nonthaburi 1 Intersection | แยกนนทบุรี 1 | park and ride | ||
| Phra Nangkhlao Bridge | สะพานพระนั่งเกล้า | |||
| Sai Ma | ไทรม้า | |||
| Tha It | ท่าอิฐ | park and ride | ||
| Bang Rak Yai | บางรักใหญ่ | |||
| Bang Phlu | บางพลู | |||
| Bang Yai Intersection | สามแยกบางใหญ่ | park and ride | ||
| Bang Yai Market | ตลาดบางใหญ่ | |||
| Bang Phai Canal | คลองบางไผ่ | park and ride Park and ride Park and ride facilities are car parks with connections to public transport that allow commuters and other people wishing to travel into city centres to leave their vehicles and transfer to a bus, rail system , or carpool for the rest of their trip... , train depotTerminal station |
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Future extension
Another proposed extension of Tao Pun - Rat Burana will run southward through Bangkok old quarter from Tao Pun junction on viaductViaduct
A viaduct is a bridge composed of several small spans. The term viaduct is derived from the Latin via for road and ducere to lead something. However, the Ancient Romans did not use that term per se; it is a modern derivation from an analogy with aqueduct. Like the Roman aqueducts, many early...
. Then it is graded down into the underground structure along Samsen Road, passing new Thai parliament
National Assembly of Thailand
The National Assembly of Thailand or the Parliament of Thailand is the legislative branch of the government of Thailand. The National Assembly of Thailand is a bicameral body, consisting of two chambers: the upper house, , and the lower house,...
site, and transfers to purposed Red inner-city shortcut commuter
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....
at Sang Hee intersection. It passes national library
National Library of Thailand
The National Library of Thailand is the legal deposit and copyright library for Thailand. It was created in 1905, after the merger of the three pre-existing royal libraries...
in Dusit district, before reaches Phra Nakhon district at Thewet market. The line turns east at Bang Lamphu and goes along city moat to the south, transfers to the planned MRT Orange Line at Ratchadamnoen Road near Democracy Monument. It also passes Golden Mount
Wat Saket
Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan is a Buddhist temple in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, Bangkok, Thailand.The temple dates back to Ayutthaya era, when it was called Wat Sakae. King Rama I renovated the temple and renamed it to Wat Saket....
before transfers to the southern extension of Blue Line at Wang Burapha near Yaowarat chinatown
Chinatown
A Chinatown is an ethnic enclave of overseas Chinese people, although it is often generalized to include various Southeast Asian people. Chinatowns exist throughout the world, including East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Americas, Australasia, and Europe. Binondo's Chinatown located in Manila,...
and Phahurat
Phahurat
Phahurat or Pahurat , often known as Thailand's Little India, is an ethnic neighborhood surrounding Phahurat Road in Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. The area that would become Phahurat was an enclave of Vietnamese immigrants who came to Siam during the reign of King Taksin...
textile market.
The line 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 Memorial Bridge
Memorial Bridge, Bangkok
The Memorial Bridge is a bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, in Thailand, connecting the districts Phra Nakhon and Thonburi.The bridge was opened on 6 April 1932, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Chakri Dynasty...
towards Wongwian Yai
Wongwian Yai
Wongwian Yai, also spelled "Wong Wian Yai" or "Wongwien Yai" , is a large roundabout in Thon Buri, western bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, where the Statue of King Taksin is situated...
roundabout in Thonburi
Thonburi
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...
west bank, transfers to Dark Red Line commuter
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....
and Wongwian Yai BTS Station
Wongwian Yai BTS Station
Wongwian Yai station is a BTS skytrain station, on the in Khlong San District, Bangkok, Thailand. The station is located on Krung Thon Buri Road to the west of Taksin intersection, about 20 minute walking from Wongwian Yai where the statue of King Taksin is situated.There are plenty of residences...
. It goes further south to Chom Thong, then elevated south for 5.5 km and terminate in Rat Burana district, short distance to a nearby Phra Pradaeng
Amphoe Phra Pradaeng
-Geography:Neighboring districts are Thung Khru, Rat Burana, Yan Nawa, Khlong Toei, Phra Khanong and Bang Na , and the districts Mueang Samut Prakan and Phra Samut Chedi of Samut Prakan....
suburban town in Samut Prakan Province
Samut Prakan Province
Samut Prakan is one of the central provinces of Thailand. It is part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Neighboring provinces are Bangkok, to the north and west, and Chachoengsao to the east....
. The total length will be about 19.8 km, comprising 11 underground and 5 elevated stations.
See also
- Airport rail linkAirport rail linkAn airport rail link is a service providing passenger rail transport from an airport to a nearby city; by mainline- or commuter trains, rapid transit, people mover or light rail...
- List of rapid transit systems
- Bangkok MetroBangkok MetroThe MRT , sometimes referred to as the Bangkok Metro, is Bangkok's underground metro system in Thailand. It was constructed under a concession concept...
- 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....
- Bangkok BRTBangkok BRTBRT Bus Rapid Transit is a new transit system in Bangkok, Thailand.A plan has been approved to build 5 bus routes to a design similar to the TransJakarta...
External links
- "Bangkok urban rail progress", Railway Gazette, January 22, 2009.