Mae Nam Station ( th, สถานีแม่น้ำ) 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 class 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 Khlong Toei Market ( th, ตลาดคลองเตย, , ) is Bangkok's biggest fresh market. It is located on Rama IV Road near the ''Khlong Toei'' and ''Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre'' MRT stations in the Khlong Toei neighborhood. ...
and
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in
Khlong Toei District
Khlong Toei (also Klong Toey, th, คลองเตย, ) is a district in central Bangkok, long known for its slum. It is bordered by the Chao Phraya River and contains major port facilities. It is also the site of a major market, the Khlong T ...
.
This station is a special station of the
State Railway of Thailand
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) ( th, การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย, abbrev. รฟท., ) is the state-owned rail operator under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport in Thailand.
History
The SRT was ...
(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
Rail transport (also known as train transport) is a means of transport that transfers passengers and goods on wheeled vehicles running on rails, which are incorporated in Track (rail transport), tracks. In contrast to road transport, where the ...
including no station sign like other stations. However, it is possible to book tickets in advance for general passengers.
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.
References
Railway stations in Thailand
Yan Nawa district
Railway stations opened in 1970
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