The Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur is the only nation’s transportation hub integrating all major rail transportation networks including the Express Rail Link (ERL) services to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and to the new administration centre, Putrajaya.
Dubbed as the Virtual City Airport station in the city, the Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur is the biggest interchange for the Light Rail Transport (LRT) system and KTM Komuter trains as well as the current KTM Intercity trains running from Singapore-Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok and in later phase to link to the TransAsia rail network to Kunming in China.
In addition, the Express Rail Link services in the KL Sentral is the only direct link in the country to KLIA operating from the KL City Air Terminal (KL CAT) which is located in the sophisticated Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur.
With the completion of the KLIA Ekspres, one of Express Rail Link services in April 2002, travelers can enjoy the convenience of high-speed rail services, between KLIA and Kuala Lumpur city centre and enjoy the international airport facilities within the station that serves as an extended airport terminal. Another service, KLIA Transit has been in operation in June 2002, which serves townships of Bandar Tasik Selatan, Putrajaya/Cyberjaya and Salak Tinggi.
As such this station is believed to be the first of its kind in the world today where passengers and travelers will be able to check in and check out to KLIA. The station has been recognized as a new international landmark as it has been coded “XKL” by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur is an integral component of Kuala Lumpur Sentral, a prime 72-acre freehold commercial and residential environment built around the world-class transportation hub.
Who Designed the Station
The Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur master plan is designed by Dr Kisho Kurokawa, in association with Malaysian consultants.
Who Manages the Station
Semasa Sentral Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary company of Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) under the Building Services Division.
Location
Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur stands at the core of the 72-acre KL Sentral Development along Jalan Damansara/Travers, previously KTMB’s marshalling yard. This development site is strategically situated approximately 1.5 km from the south-west edge of the Central Business District of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.
Technical Specifications
Land Area
Station - 9.3 acres
Depot - 10.5 acres
Gross Floor Area (Based On Development Order Approval)
Station - 996,308 square feet
Maintenance Depot - 327,000 square feet
Station Foot Print - 700 feet x 515 feet
Building Height - Main building with 5 levels
Rail Operators
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) - KTM Intercity, KTM Komuter
Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras (RAPIDKL) - PUTRA LRT
Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) - KLIA Ekspres, KLIA Transit
Nos. of Platforms
KTM Intercity - 2
KTM Komuter - 4
KLIA Ekspres - 2
KLIA Transit - 2
PUTRA LRT - 2
Nos. of Tracks
Passenger - 12
Maintenance - 14
Freight - 2
Railway Facilities
Loco Maintenance Building
Carriage Maintenance Building
Carriage Preparation Building
Carriage Washing Facility
Parcels Facility
Controls Rooms, Services Buildings, Stores, etc
Facilities and Features
City Air Terminal (Check-in and Check-out airport facilities)
Information Display Board
Closed Circuit TV
Information Counters
Lifts and Escalators
Special tiles and railings for the handicap
VIP and First Class Lounge
Restaurants & Foodcourt
Banks / Forex / ATM
Retails
Offices
Washrooms
Shower Room
Prayer Rooms
Baby Changing Room
Ticket purchasing facilities (counters and automatic vending machines)
Rail Services Enquiries Offices/Counters
Public telephones
Adequate parking area – 820 lots
For more information on Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur, please call Pn Norhayati Kudri at 03-27738888 or e-mail norhayati@semasasentral.com.my
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