Name: Malaysia Railway Memories
Genre: History

From the transporting of minerals to todayís public transport, witness the evolution of the Malaysian railway since the 19th century.

Malaysia Railway Memories

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History • 2016 • U

Kuala Lumpur once had two railway stations but only one remains today due to development. The century-old railway station still operates as a mode of transport and to boost economic development.

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Malayaís first ever railway station ñ the Taiping railway station, has moved twice and the vacated buildings have been turned into a cafÈ and a museum to preserve the 100-year-old history of Taiping.

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The Ipoh railway station ñ with its distinctive architecture, is known as the Taj Mahal of Ipoh. This unique station not only attracts tourists, it also plays a vital role in public transportation.

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The royal city of Selangor ñ Klang, owes its growth to the development of railways. Since 1886, the Klang railway station has been the driving force for improving the local economy and its people.

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Parit Buntar is located at the intersection of Kedah, Penang & Perak. Its early residents were dependent on agriculture, and began using the railway line in 1899 to transport rice, logs & rubber.

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The royal city of Perak, Kuala Kangsar, was once blessed with rubber. As such, the railway played an important role in transporting rubber and contributed to the local economic development.

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The rubber industry was the main economic driver of the century-old town, Bukit Mertajam. When the British built the railway in 1899, it became a vital inland transit station for North Malaysia.

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In Tanjung Malim, the railway contributed greatly to freight and passenger transportation. An entrance once located on the main street lent itself to much convenience and the creation of memories.

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The Kuang railway station was once the premier coal transferring point in Selangor. However the vibrancy faded following the decline of the coal industry, until electric train began operating in 1995.

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The inland railway from Teluk Intan to Tapah Road opened in 1893 and stimulated the local economy, but memories of the thriving scene along the railway remain fresh in the minds of the local people.

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Located on the border of Malaysia and Thailand, Padang Besar was a shopping heaven in the ‘60s. The main street was accessible from the station and businesses benefitted from freight transportation.

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The Butterworth railway station opened in 1967 after the Prai swing bridge began operation. It brought convenience to the local community and contributed greatly to the local industries.

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In 1915, the railway connected Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setar, bringing more opportunities to both small towns. More than just convenience, it also left an indelible mark on the local people.