Bringing Life to Lived Spaces
The Kluang Heritage Railway Linear Park is more than just a park. It is a convergence of the past and the present, where the history of rail intersects with present day modernity. Every element serves a purpose to tell a story - and we invite you to create new ones with the memories that you will forge within this space.
Like most railway towns, Kluang was one that boomed with the opening of its railway station in the early 1900s. Receiving commuters from far and wide, either searching for opportunity or community - the passing of the trains signalled new beginnings for all. Whether they were merely passing through on their way to stations beyond, stopping by for a cuppa or trading their wares, there was no denying the transformation that followed with each carriage than rolled along passing track.
Fast forward to a century later, modern technology has transformed various modes of transport, but the railway remains the beating heart of the town. Train stations have been upgraded beyond the single-storied or sheltered stops of old, and Kluang is now one of the stops alongside the Gemas-Johor Bahru Electrified Double Track Project (EDTP), undertaken by SIPP-YTL and is the final stretch of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) network to be upgraded to an electrified double track that runs from the southern tip of the peninsula all the way to the north in Padang Besar.
Like most railway towns, Kluang was one that boomed with the opening of its railway station in the early 1900s. Receiving commuters from far and wide, either searching for opportunity or community - the passing of the trains signalled new beginnings for all. Whether they were merely passing through on their way to stations beyond, stopping by for a cuppa or trading their wares, there was no denying the transformation that followed with each carriage than rolled along passing track.
Fast forward to a century later, modern technology has transformed various modes of transport, but the railway remains the beating heart of the town. Train stations have been upgraded beyond the single-storied or sheltered stops of old, and Kluang is now one of the stops alongside the Gemas-Johor Bahru Electrified Double Track Project (EDTP), undertaken by SIPP-YTL and is the final stretch of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) network to be upgraded to an electrified double track that runs from the southern tip of the peninsula all the way to the north in Padang Besar.
In Kluang, the EDTP is brought to life via raised tracks on viaduct columns that allow the trains to pass through the town high above the ground - allowing the surrounding townsfolk to have a glimpse of the train chugging along every few hours as it glides along the steel tracks. This elevation then laid the foundation for a new opportunity - what does one do with all that space underneath the tracks? How do we transform a history-rich area into a space that all can enjoy whilst preserving the heritage right beneath our feet?
Thus, the Kluang Heritage Railway Linear Park was born. Situated on a 2.9km stretch of land where the original railway tracks once lay, the park now hosts a dynamic green community space designed to celebrate history while harmonising heritage with modern urban living.
Thus, the Kluang Heritage Railway Linear Park was born. Situated on a 2.9km stretch of land where the original railway tracks once lay, the park now hosts a dynamic green community space designed to celebrate history while harmonising heritage with modern urban living.
