Kuala Lumpur Travel

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

The Kuala Lumpur Railway Station was built in 1910. The Moorish architecture of the building was the inspiration of its colonial architect A B Hubback. In 1986, the building was renovated to include modern facilities such as air-conditioning, restaurants, food stalls and a tourist information booth. This is the hub of the railway network. From here, trains travel to various destinations all over Peninsular Malaysia, from north to south on the west coast, and as far as Tumpat on the east coast.

Officially known as Kuala Lumpur Station, this Moorish-style railway terminal was designed by the same architect for Masjid Jamek, A.B. Hubbock; in 1886. As Mr.Hubback had previously served the British administration in India before being transferred to Kuala Lumpur, his passion for Morish/Northern Indian designs are clearly reflected here. Not suprising then Kuala Lumpur’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.

The centre of attraction of Sultan Abdul Samad is it’s clock tower in the midle - Kuala Lumpur’s answer to London’s ‘Big Ben’. The clock tower is significant to many major events; from the lowering of the Union Jack at the strock of midnite when Malaysia (then Malaya) gained independance to the numorous new year eve celebrations. A must visit in Kuala Lumpur!

Topped by a shiny copper dome and a 40m high clock tower, it is a major landmark in the city. It serves as the backdrop for important events such as the National Day Parade on August 31 and the ushering in of the New Year. This heritage building used to be occupied by the then Apex Court of Malaysia, the Supreme Court which was subsequently renamed the Federal Court. The Court of Appeal was also housed in this historic building. The Federal Court and the Court of Appeals have since moved to the Palace of Justice located in Putrajaya, the new Federal administrative capital. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building now houses the Commercial Division of the High Court of Malaya.

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