Segamat railway station

Segamat
| Inter-city rail station
The Segamat railway station before demolition. Currently, a new permanent station is in use.
General information
Location	Segamat, Johor Malaysia
Coordinates	2°30′25″N102°48′51″E / 2.50698°N 102.81412°E / 2.50698; 102.81412
Owned by	Railway Assets Corporation
Operated by	Keretapi Tanah Melayu
Line(s)	West Coast Line
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Connections	Local transportation
Construction
Structure type	Elevated
Parking	Available, free.
Accessible	Yes
Other information
Status	Reopened as new station on 14 May 2024
History
Opened	1909 (Reopened on 14 May 2024)
Opening	14 May 2024 (2024-5-14) (new station)
Closed	28 April 2021 (2021-4-28) (old station)
Rebuilt	1 June 2023 (2023-6-1)
Electrified	Yes
Services
Preceding station Keretapi Tanah Melayu (ETS) Following station Gemas towards Padang Besar Padang Besar–Segamat (Gold) Terminus Gemas towards Butterworth Butterworth–Segamat (Gold) Preceding station Keretapi Tanah Melayu (Intercity) Following station Gemas towards Tumpat Ekspres Rakyat Timuran Kluang towards Johor Bahru Sentral Gemas Terminus Ekspres Selatan Labis towards Johor Bahru Sentral

The Segamat railway station is a Malaysian train station located at and named after the town of Segamat, Segamat District, Johor. This station provides KTM ETS and KTM Intercity train services. Adjacent to the railway station is the main bus and taxi terminal of Segamat.

History

The Segamat Railway Station traces its origins to 1909 when the West Coast railway line was extended from Gemas to Segamat. The original wooden station was constructed at a cost of 10,000 yuan. In 1924, the station underwent expansion and was rebuilt into a larger structure. On 23 December 2002, a fire destroyed part of the station office complex. During reconstruction, salvageable structures were preserved while damaged sections were rebuilt using brick materials. Located in the town center, the station served not only as a transport hub but also became a popular night gathering spot for locals, famous for its nasi lemak (coconut milk rice) that became part of collective memory for generations. ^[1]

In October 2020, the old station was demolished for reconstruction under Malaysia's Double Tracking and Electrification Project. Train services were temporarily relocated on 28 April 2021 to Kampung Sedeng, 3.7 km away near Bukit Siput Village (Red Signboard) junction. The temporary container station features a 150-meter platform, 40 parking spaces, and basic amenities. ^{[2] [3]}

The new elevated station, designed to mitigate flood risks, completed main construction in 2023. After signaling system tests by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM), it officially commenced operations on 15 May 2024 at 7:00 AM. ^[4] This development eliminated three railway crossings in Segamat city center while retaining crossings at Gemas Bahru and Tenang stations. ^[5]

Services

Since 15 March 2025, Segamat railway station has been served by the KTM ETS service, with one return trip each to Butterworth and Padang Besar. The extension of these services from Gemas makes Segamat the new southern terminus of the KTM ETS service, and is part of the Gemas-Johor Bahru Electrification and Double-Tracking Project, which will see the upgrading of 11 railway stations in Johor. ^{[6] [7]}

The station is also served KTM Intercity services, namely the Ekspres Rakyat Timuran which runs between Johor Bahru Sentral and Tumpat once a day in each direction, and the Ekspres Selatan which operates between Johor Bahru and Gemas three times daily in each direction.

Station facilities

Constructed by YTL Corporation, the new station ranks as Johor's third-largest rail hub after Johor Bahru and Kluang. It features Malaysia's first 4.5-meter-deep waterproof underground culvert system. The ground floor entrance employs split flows: left side leads to paid zones with prayer rooms and accessible toilets; right side contains ticket counters, automated machines, and commercial spaces. Elevated platforms on the first floor, accessible via elevators/escalators, utilize two side platforms with solar panel roofs. Security features include CCTV surveillance, while external facilities comprise 97 car and 49 motorcycle parking spots. Accessibility provisions include dedicated restrooms, priority parking, and tactile guidance systems. A modular prefabricated staff quarters with nine units was built west of the station to expedite construction. ^[8]

Around the station

• Pejabat Penerangan Daerah Segamat
• Kilometre Zero (KM0) Monument of Segamat
• Segamat Roundabout
• Segamat Bus and Taxi Terminal and Bazaar
• Segamat Central Mall

References

1. "Making Way for Double Tracks: Segamat Station to Relocate Tomorrow - Local News". Sin Chew Daily. 26 April 2021. Archived from the original on 25 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
2. Zain, Nabilah (3 May 2021). "Operasi Stesen Keretapi Segamat Ditamatkan" [Segamat Railway Station Operation Ended]. Sintok News (in Malay). Retrieved 20 October 2021.
3. "Segamat Temporary Railway Station Begins Operations for Double-Track Project". China Press. 28 April 2021. Archived from the original on 25 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
4. Tan, Danny (15 May 2024). "New KTM Segamat station starts operations today". Paultan.org. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
5. "Elevated Tracks Activated in Segamat City Center: Three Railway Crossings Retired". Sin Chew Daily. 28 April 2021. Archived from the original on 25 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
6. "KTMB launches ETS service to Segamat". The Star. 15 March 2025.
7. "ETS Services Extended to Segamat for Comfortable Travel Options". Sin Chew Daily. 12 March 2025.
8. "Segamat Station with Unique Underground Culvert to Operate in November". Sin Chew Daily. 23 July 2023. Archived from the original on 25 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.

External links

• Segamat KTM Railway Station