kajang to tampin
Leaving Kuala Lumpur, the next stage of our Great Malaysian Railway Journey continues southwards through Kajang, Seremban, Rembau before arriving at Tambin.
The 1914 Pamphlet of Information for Railway Travellers only makes a brief mention of this stage of the journey from Kajang to Tampin:
The 1914 Pamphlet of Information for Railway Travellers only makes a brief mention of this stage of the journey from Kajang to Tampin:
What some account the best dinner in the Malay Peninsula is served on the train after leaving Kuala Lumpur. It is advisable to defer going to bed until Seremban is reached at half-past ten, as passengers enter and alight there but after Seremban the very comfortable beds invite us.
As the speed over this section is not more than twenty miles an hour it is not difficult to sleep, and, the temperature falling at night, it is cool.
SEREMBAN
Headquarters of the Negri Sembilan Government, a tin mining town, but also centre of a large planting district. This is the junction for Port Dickson, a health resort on the coast, with a sanitarium bungalow (permission from District Officer, Coast, Port Dickson).
kajang
Kajang is a sprawling town on the southern fringes of Greater Kuala Lumpur. Among other things it is famous for satay.You can read more on my Thrifty Traveller blog.
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seremban
Seremban is the capital of Negeri Sembilan state. The town has some grand old colonial buildings, scenic Lake Gardens and an old railway station. See my Seremban City Walking Tour for more details.
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REMBAU
The ETS line was recently extended to Rembau providing fast trains as far as Rawang. The old Rembau station is no more, replaced by this new station. Read more here.
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port dickson
The Seremban-Port Dickson line closed down for freight in 2009 while passenger services ceased in the 1970's. Read more here. Port Dickson is one of Malaysia's most popular beach resorts. Read details on my Malaysia Traveller website.
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