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Chiang Mai light rail transit

Chiang Mai light rail transit

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The Thai city of Chiang Mai is planning a light rail system, with an aimed 2027 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 is projected that the first of three lines could break ground in 2021, and the system could be operational by roughly 2027.[2]

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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 that encompasses the western side of the city.[4]

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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]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Chiang Mai to Have Light Rail Transit by 2027". Chiang Mai Citylife. 27 November 2018.
  2. [2]
    Jotikasthira, Om (29 July 2018). "Cranking up the train plan". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  3. [3]
    "MRTA closes in on 2 rail plans". Bangkok Post. 12 September 2018.
  4. [4]
    "Green light for new Chiang Mai light rail project". The Thaiger. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
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