Dabong railway station
Dabong | ||||||||||||||||||
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Two women crossing the railway tracks near Dabong railway station. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Location | Dabong, Kuala Krai District Kelantan Malaysia | |||||||||||||||||
| Owned by | Railway Assets Corporation | |||||||||||||||||
| Operated by | Keretapi Tanah Melayu | |||||||||||||||||
| Line | East Coast Line | |||||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 side platform 1 island platform | |||||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Structure type | At-grade | |||||||||||||||||
| Parking | Available, free | |||||||||||||||||
| Accessible | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
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The Dabong railway station is a Malaysian railway station located at and named after the town of Dabong in the Kuala Krai District of the state of Kelantan. It is operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) and is part of the East Coast Line, commonly referred to as the “Jungle Railway” due to its route through the thick rain forest of Peninsular Malaysia.[1] It is the terminus for KTM Intercity Shuttle Timur services that runs between Tumpat and Dabong.
Train services
The station is served by the following KTM Intercity services:[2]
- Ekspres Rakyat Timuran 26/27 Tumpat–JB Sentral
- Shuttle Timur 52/53/57/58 Tumpat–Gua Musang
- Shuttle Timur 55/56 Tumpat–Dabong
- Shuttle Timur 51/60 Tumpat–Kuala Lipis
History and Events
In January 2022, a KTM train failed to stop at the station, affecting over 100 students from SMK Dabong who missed school due to the incident.[3] The event highlighted the importance of Dabong station as a local transit hub for rural education and mobility.
Tourist Access
Dabong station is a key access point for travelers heading to Gunung Stong State Park,[4] which features attractions such as the Jelawang Waterfall[5] and limestone caves. Tourists often use the Jungle Railway route as a scenic way to reach the interior eco-destinations of Kelantan.[6]
References
- ^ "Malaysia's iconic 'Jungle Railway': One of Southeast Asia's greatest train journeys". BBC News. 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "01 Website Jadual Tren 51 Intercity 1 Mac 2024 (Intercity)" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2025-02-22. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ Abdullah, Sharifah Mahsinah (2022-01-09). "100 SMK Dabong students miss school after train fails to stop at station". New Straits Times. NST Online. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Gunung Stong State Forest Park: A Guidebook". WWF-Malaysia. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ Twobirdsbreakingfree. "The Complete Guide To Visiting Stong Waterfall: The Tallest Cascade in Southeast Asia That Most Travellers Miss". Twobirdsbreakingfree. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "One-Day Rail Adventure in Dabong, Malaysia - Plantrip". Plantrip. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
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