Dabong railway station

Dabong
Two women crossing the railway tracks near Dabong railway station.
General information
Location	Dabong, Kelantan Malaysia
Owned by	Keretapi Tanah Melayu
Line(s)	East Coast Line
Platforms	1 side platform 1 island platform
Tracks	3
Construction
Structure type	At-grade
Parking	Available, free
Accessible	Yes
History
Electrified	No
Services
Preceding station Keretapi Tanah Melayu (Intercity) Following station Kuala Krai towards Tumpat Ekspres Rakyat Timuran Gua Musang towards Johor Bahru Sentral Kuala Gris Halt towards Tumpat Shuttle Timur Kemubu towards Kuala Lipis Kemubu towards Gua Musang Terminus

The Dabong railway station is a Malaysian railway station at and named after the town of Dabong, Kuala Krai District, Kelantan, Malaysia. It is a terminus for Shuttle Timur that runs between Tumpat and Dabong. It is operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) and is part of the KTM East Coast Line, commonly referred to as the “Jungle Railway” due to its route through thick Malaysian rain forest. ^{[1] [2]}

Train services

The station is served by the Ekspres Rakyat Timuran (Train Nos. 26/27), which runs between Tumpat in the north and JB Sentral (Johor Bahru) in the south. The route provides overnight long-distance service and is popular among both locals and tourists exploring East Coast Malaysia. ^[3] Dabong is also accessible by local KTM Intercity services based on seasonal or updated scheduling.

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. ^[4] 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, ^[5] which features attractions such as Jelawang Waterfall ^[6] and limestone caves. Tourists often use the Jungle Railway route as a scenic way to reach the interior eco-destinations of Kelantan. ^[7]

References

1. "Wayback Machine" (PDF). www.ktmb.com.my. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2025-02-22. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
2. "Malaysia's iconic 'Jungle Railway': One of Southeast Asia's greatest train journeys". www.bbc.com. 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
3. "Dabong KTM Railway Station | mrt.com.my". mrt.com.my. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
4. 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.
5. "Gunung Stong State Forest Park: A Guidebook". www.wwf.org.my. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
6. Twobirdsbreakingfree. "The Complete Guide To Visiting Stong Waterfall: The Tallest Cascade in Southeast Asia That Most Travellers Miss". twobirdsbreakingfree.com. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
7. "One-Day Rail Adventure in Dabong, Malaysia - Plantrip". plantrip.io. Retrieved 2025-05-01.

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