Insight into ‘Bang Sue Central Station’, the new railway station of Thailand.
Bang Sue Central Station, Grand Station or the new “Main Station” of Thailand that has been developed and upgraded to “Thai Railway Center” covering all services “Rail system” can connect to all forms of travel by connecting the rail system with other mass transit systems which is known as “Seamless travel, water, land, air” as well as “long distance trains” whether it is the northern line Northeast, south, east and west “high-speed rail” “suburban trains” as well as “airport-linking trains” both connected to the system “Metropolis” and the “Main Road” network, which in addition to its unique beauty with a contemporary curve shape It also focuses on convenience, safety and time saving. so that people can connect their journey to every destination On a spacious usable area of more than 298,200 square meters, which can accommodate up to 624,000 passengers / day, equivalent to leading international railway stations, consisting of
Basement floor, total area 72,000 square meters, which is reserved for parking for approximately 1,700 cars. Parking space. for the general public 1,681 cars and 19 disabled parking spaces
Mezzanine floor, total area of 12,000 square meters, used as a shop area to sell products, both OTOP products and many interesting products. as well as being the control room area of Bang Sue Central Station
The first floor has a total area of 86,000 square meters, which is a ticketing area, shops, food courts, waiting areas and connecting points with the Blue Line or MRT.
The second floor, with a total area of 86,000 square meters, is a platform for supporting the Red Line suburban rail system with 4 platforms and long-distance trains with 8 platforms.
The third floor, total area 67,000 square meters, is a platform to support high-speed trains of 10 platforms and the Airport Rail Link that travels to Suvarnabhumi Airport, amounting to 2 platforms.
In addition, highlights and interesting things about Bang Sue Central Station that you should know are:
1. It is a new transportation hub, equivalent to the world’s leading railway stations. and is the axis of the journey to the metropolis
2. It is a station “Civilized Architecture” according to Universal Design. The clock structure has a dial with clock hands. which the dial has only the numeral number 9, which has been lifted to be installed in front of the dome of Bang Sue Central Station After this, the responsible unit will manage to set up a continuous system. in order to be able to use it normally From the picture, this watch is manufactured by Electric Time Company, Inc. in the United States. This clock measures 6 meters in diameter and is mounted on a glass wall at Bang Sue Central Station. Height from the ground level to the center of the watch is 21 meters. For the watch face with only the number 9, it was the intention of the designer. To commemorate the grace of King Rama IX and intend to be an important landmark of the station
3. Smart Station pilot project with 5G technology is the development of a prototype of a smart station. using the first full 5G technology in Thailand and in Southeast Asia All citizens can access 5G services from here, as Bang Sue Central Station will be a hub for travel by land, rail, and water and air connections. For example, 5G services within Bang Sue Central Station such as robot technology. artificial intelligence and other technologies To help travelers, both Thai and foreigners have a security system Providing information and entertainment on the go including organizing various marches It is estimated that there are more than 200,000 users/day.
4. Understand the Red Line train model (The SRT Red Line Mass Transit System Project) is a rail mass transit system project in Bangkok and its vicinity by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) serving passengers. Residents in suburban areas into Bangkok with a fast and efficient rail system to feed passengers into the mass rapid transit system, including Metro of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) or the BTS SkyTrain of Bangkok (Bangkok), with the main station being Bang Sue Central Station.
5. Learn about the development of the area surrounding the mass transit station according to the TOD principle, which is the concept of developing the area around the mass transit station. (Transit-Oriented Development or TOD) is the development of the area surrounding the station or mass transit system. with the use of land and activities in a mixed form Both located within walking distance from the mass transit station and the commercial center. By allocating the use of space to include housing, shops, offices, open spaces. and public areas including basic services and encourage people in the area to travel by various types of vehicles including public transport, bicycle and foot. Reduce dependence on the use of personal cars, which the TOD concept has been interested in in modern urban development policies. Create opportunities to develop the area around the mass transit station to be fully utilized. The development of highly efficient mass transit will encourage more people to use mass transit systems. especially the development of mass transit systems The increase in the number of users of the public transport system In addition to increasing the cost-effectiveness of the investment in the development of high-value rail mass transit systems as well as the cost of infrastructure development in high-density areas also makes real estate value Residents and offices nearby are higher. The public or private sectors that invest in the development of the system can bring the added value to support as part of the investment. This requires planning to cover all aspects, including city planning, land use requirements, public utilities, and other measures.
