Chiang Mai light rail transit

Chiang Mai light rail transit
Overview
LocaleChiang Mai, Thailand
Transit typeLight rail
Number of lines3
Operation
Operation will start2032[1]
Technical
System length35 km (21.7 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The Thai city of Chiang Mai is planning a light rail system, with an aimed 2032 opening. The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) announced that the bidding process for a tram network in Chiang Mai could begin in 2020.[2] The 35 km tramway, both above and below ground, is estimated to cost 86 billion baht. It was previously projected that the first of three lines could break ground in 2021, and the system could be operational by roughly 2027.[2]

As of 2026, groundbreaking is expected to begin in 2028, with the system operational by December 2032.

Lines

Three lines are planned, with a total length of approximately 35 km (21.7 mi),[3] of which around 24 km (14.9 mi) will be underground.

Red Line

The first line to be built, the Red Line, will be 12.54 kilometres (7.79 mi), with 5.17 kilometres (3.21 mi) at grade and 7.37 kilometres (4.58 mi) underground, running from north to south and encompassing the western side of the city.[4]

Code Station Name Transfers Location
English Thai Subdistrict District
xNakornping Hospitalโรงพยาบาลนครพิงค์Don KaeoMae Rim
x700th Anniversary Stadiumสนามกีฬาสมโภช 700 ปีDon KaeoMae Rim
xInternational Exhibition and Convention Centreศูนย์ประชุมและแสดงสินค้านานาชาติChang PhueakMueang Chiang Mai
xChiang Mai Rajabhat Universityมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏเชียงใหม่Chang PhueakMueang Chiang Mai
xChang Phueak Bus Terminalสถานีขนส่งช้างเผือกSi PhumMueang Chiang Mai
xChiangmai Ram Hospitalโรงพยาบาลเชียงใหม่ รามSi PhumMueang Chiang Mai
xMaharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospitalโรงพยาบาลมหาราชนครเชียงใหม่Si PhumMueang Chiang Mai
xWattanothai Payap SchoolโรงเรียนวัฒโนทัยพายัพHaiyaMueang Chiang Mai
xFar Eastern Universityมหาวิทยาลัยฟาร์อีสเทอร์นHaiyaMueang Chiang Mai
xChiang Mai International Airportท่าอากาศยานเชียงใหม่SuthepMueang Chiang Mai
xDepartment of Land Transport Chiang Maiสำนักงานขนส่งจังหวัดเชียงใหม่Mae HiaMueang Chiang Mai
xBig C Supercenter Hang Dongห้างสรรพสินค้าบิ๊กซีหางดงMae HiaMueang Chiang Mai

Blue Line

The 11.92 km (7.4 mi) Blue Line will run from Chiang Mai Zoo in the west of the municipality to Don Chan district in the south. 3.15 kilometres (1.96 mi) will be at-grade and 8.77 kilometres (5.45 mi) will be underground.[4]

Green Line

The 10.47 km (6.5 mi) Green Line will run from the city's northeast area and head southward to Chiang Mai airport. 2.55 kilometres (1.58 mi) will be at-grade and 7.92 kilometres (4.92 mi) will be underground.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Chiang Mai Mass Transit System Project". Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand. 20 January 2026.
  2. 1 2 Jotikasthira, Om (29 July 2018). "Cranking up the train plan". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  3. ↑ "MRTA closes in on 2 rail plans". Bangkok Post. 12 September 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 "Green light for new Chiang Mai light rail project". The Thaiger. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
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