Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

KL Railway Station Location

The Kuala Lumpur Railway Station was Kuala Lumpur’s third railway station – the first was located along Jalan Cheng Lok while the second was set at the present site. The second station was demolished to make way for the present-day site.

It used to house the offices of the Federated Malay States Railways, but now its primary function is that of the administrative head office of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu. Built using convict labour, there is a hotel (the Heritage Station Hotel) on the first floor and inside is a restaurant plus several souvenir stalls.

What Else in KL Railway Station

The building is a favourite sightseeing attraction in the city due to its gorgeous façade – the open-plan Renaissance-like building’s spacious verandas with arched colonnades make for beautiful photo opportunities.

Fun fact: when the Kuala Lumpur Railway station was first erected, construction was delayed as its rooftop design did not meet British railway specifications. It had to be able to support snow a metre deep – pretty funny when you factor in KL’s year-round hot and humid weather.

Address: Bangunan Stesen Keretapi, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50000 Kuala Lumpur