Mae Nam railway station

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Mae Nam Station (Thai: สถานีแม่น้ำ, pronounced [sā.tʰǎː.nī mɛ̂ːnáːm]) is a railway station of eastern line located in Chong Nonsi Subdistrict, Yan Nawa District, Bangkok's east bank of Chao Phraya River. The station is a special railway station and is located 9.87 km (6.13 mi) from Hua Lamphong railway station and considered to be the next station of Makkasan railway station to south, the distance is about 4.7 km (2.9 mi) and is close to Khlong Toei Port, Khlong Toei Market and Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Khlong Toei District.

Mae Nam

แม่น้ำ
General information
Location1049 Chuea Phloeng Road, Chong Nonsi Subdistrict, Yan Nawa District
Bangkok
Thailand
Coordinates13°42′50″N 100°33′13″E / 13.713958°N 100.553610°E / 13.713958; 100.553610
Operated byState Railway of Thailand (SRT)
Line(s)Mae Nam Branch
Platforms1
Tracks4
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
Other information
StatusFreight
Station codeมน.
ClassificationClass 1
History
Opened12 October 1970; 54 years ago (1970-10-12)[1]
Services
Preceding station State Railway of Thailand Following station
Makkasan
Terminus
Eastern Line
Mae Nam Freight Line
Tha Rua Mai
Location
Map

This station is a special station of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). The station is not used for passenger services. It is a place for transporting cargoes and parcels includes fuels. There is a Chuea Phloeng Road (ถนนเชื้อเพลิง; lit: fuel road) between the platform and railway including no station sign like other stations. However, it is possible to book tickets in advance for general passengers.[1][2]

Moreover, the area around the station is approximately 227 rai (about 89.72 acres). It is considered as a suitable area for many real estate investment projects.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b SRT Vocational School (2015-12-28). "สถานีรถไฟแม่น้ำ". Facebook (in Thai).
  2. ^ black_express (2007-06-02). "สถานีแม่น้ำ". RotFaiThai.com (in Thai).
  3. ^ "โครงการพัฒนาพื้นที่สถานีแม่น้ำ ทำเลทองริมเจ้าพระยา". Thansettakij (in Thai). 2017-09-23.