Malayan Railway Administration Building
Malayan Railway Administration Building
Malayan Railway Administration Building
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- Masjid Jamek • 6 min walk
- Pasar Seni • 7 min walk
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia8,540 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Two beautiful old buildings, the Railway Building and Railway Station, relics of a bygone age and now the office of Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad. Built in 1910 and 1917 to designs of British soldier/architect, Arthur Hubback, in the Moorish architectural style popular during the period. When first sighted, I assumed I was looking at a mosque with the ornate facades, domes and minarets atop the buildings. Its a shame that the buildings have not been converted to museums as available information is descriptive of the mix of architectural features and styles that adorn the inferiors. Unfortunately, the exteriors require some TLC, the deterioration of the structure very noticeable in places.
Written 3 April 2024
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China21,028 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Kuala Lumpur's original railway station had its glorious days, but nowadays it is a crumbling building that is unfit for the Malaysian capital. Yes, it is a notable colonial architectural gem but maintenance is poor. There is a pressing need of repair.
Written 22 January 2024
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liucy752
Taipei, Taiwan1,605 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
The Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the Railway Administration Office are just located opposite across the Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin.
Like twin buildings, the architectures are primarily designed in a mixture of Western and Indo-Saracenic revival style. This beautiful hybrid architectural style was popular in the late 19th century in British India, refer to the Moorish architecture, as well as a combination of the Gothic architecture and Roman architecture.
Both buildings are architectural masterpieces. A must see for art and architecture lovers.
Like twin buildings, the architectures are primarily designed in a mixture of Western and Indo-Saracenic revival style. This beautiful hybrid architectural style was popular in the late 19th century in British India, refer to the Moorish architecture, as well as a combination of the Gothic architecture and Roman architecture.
Both buildings are architectural masterpieces. A must see for art and architecture lovers.
Written 17 May 2016
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Jan 2020
This building is a lovely blend of Indo-Islamic and what to me looks a lot like the Gujarati architecture epitomised by the Mahabat Maqbara of Junagadh with those spiral towers. Not a must-see in KL, but I was on the way to Perdana Bontanical Garden and I happen to pass this building.
Written 31 January 2020
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TDKToronto
Toronto, Canada95 contributions
Oct 2019
We use this station to go to Battu Caves, such a quite and elegant station, friendly people to help you too.
Written 31 October 2019
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Sheryl A
Liverpool, UK429 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
A new notice on the entrances states that you MUST request permission to take photos or videos inside the station area. It appears any external pictures are still ok. Nice building but difficult to frame when it is dwarfed by the KL monoliths...
Written 25 July 2014
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Diane Black
14 contributions
Sept 2019
The transport system was easy and cheap. The staff help you if you are stuck for what to do. We caught a train to the Batu Caves with ease and it was very cheap,
Written 9 November 2019
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WW2701
Wakefield, UK65 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
We were excited to visit here as the 'visitkl' webpage said there was a heritage rail museum housed in the building, along with the still working station. It's not! We spent ages walking in and out and all around the building trying to find. Staff couldn't be bothered to help us and the whole place is dilapidated and grimy.
Seeing it from the outside/distance is the best way definitely. That's all there is to it really.
Seeing it from the outside/distance is the best way definitely. That's all there is to it really.
Written 13 February 2019
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Kamran Tariq
Peshawar, Pakistan267 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
Tourist may visit this station. On Pasar Seni station, cross the bridge and you will be on the station. This building is near to Masjid Negara and old KTM building. Very grand and old building architecture.
Written 9 June 2016
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Traveller_Shane
Australia113 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
The Railway Station has a very unique architecture and looks wonderful from the outside. Inside, there is an active railway with trains taking you across KL including Batu Caves. You can also cross into Central Markets and Petaling Street from the railway station (it's a slight walk though).
You can get some nice shots of the railway station from the street in front of it (which is quite busy). There isn't that much else to it.
It's quite close to the National Mosque and further up is the Islamic Arts Museum which you can walk to.
You can get some nice shots of the railway station from the street in front of it (which is quite busy). There isn't that much else to it.
It's quite close to the National Mosque and further up is the Islamic Arts Museum which you can walk to.
Written 20 June 2014
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What is the best way to get here from Bukit Bintang?
Written 8 April 2018
Agreed with Colin for metro... 10 minutes walk from there but instead of walking road side, go through the Mosque grounds... Much nicer, quieter and safer !
Written 8 April 2018
Hi,
When you got the ticket to enter, were you permitted to explore the upper floors?
Written 21 February 2018
You don't need a ticket. The lower level has a restaurant and I think a small hotel. So all you have to do is wander around. We did not find it that interesting but don't take our word for it and have a look around. It will not take that long!! We did not explore the upper levels because we reached the same conclusion as LorraineP did that there were just offices.
Written 23 February 2018
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