U Taphao railway station explained

U Taphao
Native Name:อู่ตะเภา
Native Name Lang:thai
Address:Phlu Ta Luang Subdistrict, Sattahip District
Borough:Chon Buri Province
Country:Thailand
Coordinates:12.6616°N 100.9652°W
Manager:Ministry of Transport
Operator:State Railway of Thailand
Line:Chuk Samet Main Line
Platforms:1
Tracks:2
Structure:At-grade
Code:อต.
Classification:Class 1

U Taphao railway station is a railway station located in Phlu Ta Luang Subdistrict, Sattahip District, Chon Buri, Thailand. It is a class 1 railway station located 189.00 km from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) railway station. U-Tapao International Airport is located nearby the station.

Background

The station opened on 10 November 2023 as part of the reopening of the Eastern Line Ban Phlu Ta LuangSattahip Port (Chuk Samet) section.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: เปิด 2 สถานีรถไฟใหม่ภาคตะวันออก สถานีอู่ตะเภา และ จุกเสม็ด. November 18, 2023. thansettakij.
  2. Web site: เปิดแล้วรถไฟสายตะวันออก หัวลำโพงปลายทางจุกเสม็ด ตู้โดยสารชั้น 3 วันละ 1 เที่ยว. November 10, 2023. mgronline.com.