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Railway Stations: The (Old) Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
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  • Updated By mansionion on October 20, 2005
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  • The (old) KL Railway Station - Kuala Lumpur
    The (old) KL Railway Station
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    Officially known as Kuala Lumpur Station, this Moorish-style railway terminal was designed by the same architect for Masjid Jamek KL, A.B. Hubbock; in 1886.

    As Mr.Hubback had previously served the British administration in India before being transferred to KL, his passion for Morish/Northern Indian designs are clearly reflected here. Not suprising then KL's Railway Station and Masjid Jamek have close resemblance. Its domes and minarets' unique features make it one of the most phothograph railway station in the world. The station housed a linear set of halls with the platforms were out behind.

    It was extended in 1967 to accomodate the need for additional office space. The new extension also housed the Heritage Station Hotel at the station's northern wing. In the 1980s extensive renovation was carried out to modernise the station but not at the expense of its original design which is still being preserved and not unnecessarily destroyed.

    With the opening of KL's integrated trains station and transport hub - KL Sentral - in 2001, all of the inter-city trains now use KL Sentral as their embarkation point, leaving only KTM Komuter trains and PLUS Liner coaches that still operate from this old railway station. However, plan is underway to turn the railway station into a tourist attraction heritage building.

    Some interesting facts:
    *There is a story that the design was originally intended as a pavilion for a trade fair in Moscow but later it was built in KL - with snow gutter and a roof to withstand about 2 metres of snow!

    *The place is said to be spooky as there are few cases of peoples jumping onto the railway track when train approching to commit suicide.

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  • Address: Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur
  • Phone: +603-22671200
  • Directions: Located at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, clsoe to the Masjid Negara.
  • Other Contact: callcentre@ktmb.com.my

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    Railway Stations: The Moorish Railway Station
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  • Updated By yen_2 on July 28, 2003
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  • Moorish building.. - Kuala Lumpur
    Moorish building..
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    From a far, you'll directly noticed the moorish building. As I only got there for photo taking so, it's undesrtood that I never get inside. But as told that this Moorish-style terminal was designed by architect A.B. Hubbock, who also designed the Masjid Jam. Built in 1910, it underwent extensive renovations in 1986. It is equipped with air-conditioned waiting halls, snack kiosks, money changing booths, souvenir shops, restaurants and a tourist information counter. Another pretty nice building!

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  • Address: Jalan Hishamuddin, KL, Malaysia
  • Phone: +603 22746063, 26936664
  • Other Contact: 40411295

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    Railway Stations: Administration Building
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  • Updated By yen_2 on July 28, 2003
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  • Old moorish style building - Kuala Lumpur
    Old moorish style building
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    From the Railway Station across from there, you will also notice the gliming old and nice building which 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. The tour guide just said so...I could have taken wonderful pictures of the architectures but nah..not allowed to get inside...

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  • Address: Jalan Hishamuddin, KL, Malaysia
  • Phone: 2-274-6063
  • Other Contact: 2-693-6664

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    Railway Stations: The old station
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  • By xaver on November 15, 2006
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    The Kuala Lumpur station, located at Jalan Hishamuddin, provide further examples of Moorish inspired architecture.The architect Hubback continued to feature arches, domes and minarets, creating what has come to be described as a Byzantine Arabian nights fantasyland. It was built in 1910. Across the street is the Malayan Railway Administration buildinf, another example of the British colonial adaptation of Moorish architecture. It is linked to the station by an underground thoroughfare. The railway station was transferred to the spanking new KL Sentral in Brickfields in 2001.

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  • Address: Jalan Hishamuddin

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    Railway Stations: KL Railway Station
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  • By Ines28 on September 26, 2004
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  • Railway Station - Kuala Lumpur
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    Built by the British architect A.B. Hubbock in 1910, this magnificent station is a contrast of domes, minares, and archways that house everything from a tourist office to a hostel.
    The ground floor of the station housed a linear set of halls with a deep continuous covered loggia in front to provide shade and shelter. The platforms were out behind. In 1967, a new 4 storey extension was built north of the station to accommodate the need for additional office space.

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  • Address: On Jl. Sultan Hishamuddin

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    Railway Stations: The Central Railway Station
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  • By cheekymarieh on January 1, 2003
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  • The coach into the city gave me the option of descending at the main railway station. It is a magnificent building which was built in 1911 and has a very strong Moorish influence with little minarets and spires adorning its façade.

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  • Address: Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin

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    Railway Stations: The Raliway Station
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  • Updated By Audrey118 on August 25, 2002
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  • It was built in 1911 and was design by A.B.Hubbock again!!! Hubbock worked for the Public Works Department in India prior to his appointment with the Federated Malay States Public Works Department and hence the influence over many of Malaysian architecture during his tenure.

    The Moorish architecture suggests North Indian Islamic influence. The train shed has been influence by the large glass and iron train shed of Victoria Station in England which was constructed during the Victorian era.

    It is no longer used as a train station - now the main train station is Sentral which is near Brickfields/ start point of Bangsar.

    There is still the old Heritage Station Hotel which now have 113 room was formerly known as Boys' Hotel. The original room was very basic and mainly utilised by the train workers. The hotel also has a coffeehouse, a ballroom, a game room and several other restaurant. If you are at the entrance you can see the high ceiling and with old lightings etc

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  • Address: Jalan Sultan Hishamudin

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    Railway Stations: < Kuala Lumpur Railway...
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  • By o00o on August 25, 2002
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    Located at Jalan Hishamuddin, this Moorish-style terminal was designed by architect A.B. Hubbock, who also designed the Masjid Jam. Built in 1910, it underwent extensive renovations in 1986. It 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.

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    Railway Stations: Heritage Station Hotel
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  • By ukirsari on May 14, 2004
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  • Heritage Station Hotel (c) ukirsari - Kuala Lumpur
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    Not to be missed in old train station area is Heritage Station Hotel. Colonial-style suite is about RM200.

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  • Address: Old Train Station, Jalan Cheng Lock, KL
  • Directions: In front of Malayan Railway Administration Building

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    Railway Stations: Malayan Railway Administration Building
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  • By ukirsari on May 15, 2004
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  • Malayan Railway administration (c) ukirsari - Kuala Lumpur
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    The architecture is wonderful. I like to see those minarets and brown to grey bricks. Old and beautiful!

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  • Address: Jalan Cheng Lock, KL
  • Directions: In front of old railway station

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