Bangkok’s New Train Station: Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (bang SueGrand Station)
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, also known as Bang Sue Grand Station, is the new central railway station of Bangkok, Thailand. It is the largest railway station in Southeast Asia, with 26 platforms and a total of 52 train tracks. The station officially opened on January 19, 2023 2024, and is currently the hub for […]
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, also known as Bang Sue Grand
Station, is the new central railway station of Bangkok, Thailand. It is the
largest railway station in Southeast Asia, with 26 platforms and a total of 52
train tracks. The station officially opened on January 19, 2023 2024, and is
currently the hub for all long-distance rail services in Thailand. [Image of Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Bangkok]
[Image of Bang Sue Grand Station, Bangkok]
The station is located in
the Bang Sue district of Bangkok, just north of the city center. It is easily
accessible by public transportation, with the Bang Sue MRT station and the Mo
Chit Bus Terminal both located nearby.
The station is a modern facility with a variety of amenities for
passengers, including:
- A
large waiting area with comfortable seating - A food court with
a variety of restaurants and cafes - A shopping mall with a
variety of shops and boutiques - A business center with meeting
rooms and other business facilities - A medical clinic
- A prayer room
- A children’s play area
The station is also designed to be environmentally friendly, with
features such as:
- A rainwater
harvesting system - Solar panels to generate electricity
- A green roof to help reduce heat island effect
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal is a major transportation hub for
Bangkok and Thailand, and is expected to play a key role in the development of
the city and the country as a whole.