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Hua Lamphong station (Thai: สถานีหัวลำโพง, RTGS: Sathani Hua Lamphong, pronounced [sā.tʰǎː.nīː hǔa̯ lām.pʰōːŋ]) is a rapid transit station on the Blue Line of the Bangkok MRT. It is located underground on Rama IV Road in front of Bangkok railway station, more commonly known locally as "Hua Lamphong", on the former location of Hua Lamphong railway station, the origin of Paknam Railway, the first railway line in Thailand.[1]

Hua Lamphong หัวลำโพง
MRT
Platform 2
General information
Location	Pathum Wan, Bang Rak, Bangkok
Owned by	Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA)
Operated by	Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM)
Line(s)	MRT  MRT Blue Line
Platforms	Island platform
Tracks	2
Connections	Intercity trains and commuter trains at Bangkok railway station
Construction
Structure type	Underground
Other information
Station code	BL28
History
Opened	3 July 2004
Services
Preceding station Metropolitan Rapid Transit Following station Wat Mangkon towards Lak Song Blue Line Sam Yan towards Tha Phra via Bang Sue

The station provide a direct connection with Bangkok railway station via underground pathway.

Hua Lamphong station used to be the origin of the first phase of the MRT Blue Line (Hua Lamphong–Bang Sue) between 2004–2019.

Station details

Two levels including

• 1 Ticket vending machines, exhibition, walkway tunnel to Bangkok railway station.
• 2 Platform

Nearby attractions

• Bangkok railway station
• Yaowarat Road
• Wat Traimit (Temple of Golden Buddha)

See also

• Bangkok MRT

References

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