Did you know, with the exception of Muar – Kluang is centrally located and connected to all the other regions in Johor? This placed the once sleepy town in the…
Before cinema halls and streaming apps, there were movie nights beneath the open sky – sponsored by the railways, projected onto a tall white screen, and free for all to…
Here are five key roles that ensure the trains, stations and even ticket sales are executed smoothly. Station Master – The Station Master looks after the safety and operation of…
In 1995, Malaysia entered a new era of public transport with the launch of KTM Komuter, the country’s first electric commuter train service. Just two years later, the Express Rail…
Some trains had to wait on one thing – a lever pull. It wasn’t just about switching tracks; it was about trust. A signalman’s hand, a moment of precision, and…
Following independence in 1957, towns like Kluang flourished as administrative and industrial hubs, made possible by strong rail links connecting Johor to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. By the 1960s, a…
This stretch of track once connected Kluang to the world. Long after the trains moved on, the space remained – quiet, unused, but not forgotten. What was once a corridor…
Some voices linger long after the train has gone. For many in Kluang, it’s Aunty Tan Sua’s — soft, insistent, familiar. Her call once drifted through the station platform and…
From the slow chug of steam locomotives to the quiet hum of electric trains, Malaysia’s railways have come a long way. In earlier days, coaches were open-windowed, fans spun lazily…
As Malaya entered the 20th century, the British extended the railway southward, linking Gemas to Tanjong Pagar in Singapore. Opened in 1909, this spurred the growth of rubber plantations, towns,…
