"The landmark Moorish-style railway station is no longer the jumping-off point for long-distance destinations, but its charms remain."
The Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is another Moorish-style structure designed by architect A.B. Hubback. It was built in 1910, but was extensively renovated in 1986.
The station is equipped with air-conditioned waiting halls, snack kiosks, money-changing booths, souvenir shops, restaurants and a tourist information counter. Across the street is the Malayan Railway Administration Building, another fine example of the British colonial adaptation of Moorish architecture. It is linked to the station by an underground thoroughfare.
Before the KL Sentral Station was completed, passengers could board trains to any destination in Peninsular Malaysia as well as to Thailand and Singapore from this station. Now, only the 'Komuter' city trains stop here, and long-distance express trains have to be boarded at Sentral Station.
Last viewed - March 20, 2010
Getting there
From Klang Bus Stand or Puduraya, the best way to get here is by taxi, which is available around the town. This railway station is situated at Sultan Hishamuddin Road. You can also take the KTM commuter directly into this station.
User recommendation
"A.B. Hubback, the architect of the railway station is the same person who designed the Ipoh Railway Station and the KTMB building in front of the Railway Station." by iamja
"The building is quite dated.. still worth a visit.. definitely if u plan to catch a train to someplace else.. there are some fast food joints, souvenir shop and an average hotel available here.." by rifdy
"" travel with train......either to north or south.. there is a restaurant and some fast food restaurant too"" by sheena
"Stesen ini merupakan salah sebuah hentian keretapi yang paling sibuk satu ketika dahulu. Kini, ianya semakin terpinggir setelah stesen KL Sentral yang lebih canggih siap dibangunkan. " by Boys r me
"This station used to be so crowded during festive season. The bulding is one of the oldest building in KL." by On Foot
