The Old KL Railway Station
The Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
Old KL Railway Station Displaying Mughal Architecture
Only a short walk from the mosque is the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, completed in 1911 and now replaced by the newer KL Sentral Station nearby. Commuter trains still stop at the old station, but the last real train rolled through in 2001. The distinctive Mughal architecture (the Mughal style of India) is definitely worth a peek. Several museums, such as the National Museum and the Islamic Arts Museum, are located nearby rounding out the important tourist attractions in this section of the city.
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Heritage Building of Kuala Lumpur – the Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
One of the most prominent landmarks of Kuala Lumpur in yesteryear apart from the Sultan Abdul Samad Building must be the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station whose function has now been replaced by the new and modern KL Sentral since 2001.
The old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station was designed by AB Hubback with significant Mughal architectural style. The same architectural style was also applied to the KTM Headquarters located across the road, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and the Masjid Jamek (it was also designed by AB Hubback). In other words it was the contemporary architectural style at that time.
This majestic railway station complex was completed at a cost of 23,000 dollars and began its operation on 1 August 1910.
Chhatris and domes on top of the Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
Mughal architecture is one of the exotic revival architectural styles that was adopted by architects of Europe and America in the wake of the Romanticist fascination with everything oriental. It is a mix of Islamic, Persian and Indian influence.
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Kuala Lumpur Train Station very for cheap and easy travel
The station comprises of one main terminal building and three platforms that serve four railway tracks. The terminal building is where the main hall, ticket counters and offices are located.
On the north wing, a 3 storey addition was added during the early stages of its operation. This part of the building features colonial era designs with arches of different sizes and surrounding verandahs. As opposed to most exposed brickwork buildings of the same era, the facade of the Kuala Lumpur train station is fully plastered.
The three platforms are covered corrugated roof sheets propped up by heavy steel girders frames. Parts of the roof were originally exposed to allow for the exhaust smoke of the steam locomotives to ventilate.
The platforms are linked together with the main terminal building through two underground passageways. The side of the platforms opposite the main building is surrounded by a wall that is in the same style as the main terminal building.
1n 1986, the station underwent a refurbishment giving the building a more modern look making the station look more like the Dayabumi Complex rather than its riginal “Maharaja styled” theme. An elevated walkway was also added to the station during the renovation allowing it to be connected to the Dayaumi complex located nearby.
Today, since the KTM Train Company shifted their operation center to the KL Sentral railway station, the Kuala Lumpur railway station has dwindled in importance. Nevertheless, the station is still in use serving as one of the stops for the KTM Komuter train that travel around Kuala Lumpur’s districts. It also serves as a bus station for the NICE Executive Coach and Plusliner Economy Express that runs between Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia.
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I hope the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station reviews will give you an impression on the uniqueness, architecture and the character of this historical colonial building. When you are in KL, do visit this building, take some photos and share with the world.
