Chan Sow Lin LRT station
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Chan Sow Lin LRT station is an at-grade rapid transit station
and interchange station
situated in Pudu
, Kuala Lumpur
, Malaysia. The station serves a single line that forms part of a common Ampang Line
(formerly known as STAR, and the Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines) route shared by both the Ampang-Sentul Timur line and Sri Petaling-Sentul Timur line and is the southernmost station in the line of this form. The station was opened on December 16, 1996, as part of the first phase of the STAR system's opening, alongside 13 adjoining stations along the Sultan Ismail
-Ampang
route.
, serving the locality alongside Pudu station
and Hang Tuah station
. The station was thus intended to serve patrons from the southern end of Pudu, the western end of Taman Maluri
and the northwestern tip of Taman Miharja
. The latter two localities also have their own namesake stations towards the south and east: Miharja station
and Maluri station
. The interchange itself is named after an extended portion of Jalan Chan Sow Lin, a roadway that adjoins the main entrance of the station. The road was named after Chan Sow Lin (陳秀連), 1845-1927, a wealthy businessman in the iron works industry. This man was also known then as The father of Chinese iron works in Malaya.
The interchange reuses the now defunct Federated Malay States Railway and Malayan Railway
(KTM) route between Kuala Lumpur, Ampang
and Salak South
. Because of this, the station is located close to several former government compounds (Public Works and Engineering Works branches) that had once connect to the KTM line, up until the line was closed during the 1990s to make way for the STAR line.
frames, and white plastered walls and pillars. The platforms and tracks are at-grade, while the single ticket area is elevated at the same level as the footbridges crossing the tracks.
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Platform
design and designation in the Chan Sow Lin interchange is considerably unique. The Chan Sow Lin interchange contains two island platform
s along three tracks, but only one platform is open to commuters, where the two tracks it is linked to is assigned to trains heading for either Sentul Timur station
to the north, or Ampang station
or Sri Petaling station
on the other ends.
Labelled as Platforms 1 and 2, both platforms are further divided with "A" and "B" suffixes (thus reading "1A", "1B", "2A" and "2B"), with the "B" partitions sharing the single middle track, while the "A" partitions connect to two outlying tracks. Platform 2 is currently opened, while Platform 1 is closed.
The two platforms are linked via two footbridge at both ends of the station. Owing its use of only one platform, however, both bridges in the interchange are closed for public use.
Interchanges between Ampang-bound and Sri Petaling-bound trains are also possible in all other stations between the Sentul Timur-Chan Sow Lin route as the route is utillised by both Ampang-bound and Sri Petaling-bound trains. However, because the Chan Sow Lin interchange is currently the only station in the route providing an island platform and shared by Ampang-bound and Sri Petaling-bound trains, the station is more specilised to handle smoother interchanges between trains from both lines.
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Metro station
A metro station or subway station is a railway station for a rapid transit system, often known by names such as "metro", "underground" and "subway". It is often underground or elevated. At crossings of metro lines, they are multi-level....
and interchange station
Interchange station
An interchange station or a transfer station is a train station for more than one railway route in a public transport system, and allows passengers to change from one route to another. Transfer may occur within the same mode, or between rail modes, or to buses...
situated in Pudu
Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
Pudu is a town located along the Pudu Road in Kuala Lumpur. It houses Puduraya and Pudu Prison. Pudu Market is one of the largest wet markets in Kuala Lumpur...
, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, Malaysia. The station serves a single line that forms part of a common Ampang Line
Ampang Line
The Ampang Line is one of the two lines in Kuala Lumpur Rail Transit System network operated by RapidKL Rail network. The other rail network is the Kelana Jaya Line....
(formerly known as STAR, and the Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines) route shared by both the Ampang-Sentul Timur line and Sri Petaling-Sentul Timur line and is the southernmost station in the line of this form. The station was opened on December 16, 1996, as part of the first phase of the STAR system's opening, alongside 13 adjoining stations along the Sultan Ismail
Sultan Ismail LRT station
Sultan Ismail LRT station is a light rail transit station in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, operated by RapidKL served by the Ampang Line. This station was opened in 1996, along with 17 other LRT stations. There is an artist impression of the LRT Sultan Ismail station erected at SK Lelaki Jalan Batu....
-Ampang
Ampang LRT station
Not to be confused with Ampang Park LRT station, a station on the Kelana Jaya Line.Ampang LRT station is a Light Rail Transit station operated by rapidKL served by the Ampang line in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is the eastern terminus for passenger services on the line...
route.
Location
Chan Sow Lin interchange is located on the southern edge of the incorporated town of PuduPudu, Kuala Lumpur
Pudu is a town located along the Pudu Road in Kuala Lumpur. It houses Puduraya and Pudu Prison. Pudu Market is one of the largest wet markets in Kuala Lumpur...
, serving the locality alongside Pudu station
Pudu LRT station
Pudu LRT station is an elevated rapid transit station situated in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The station serves a single line that forms part of a common Ampang Line route shared by both the Ampang-Sentul Timur line and Sri Petaling-Sentul Timur line...
and Hang Tuah station
Hang Tuah station
Hang Tuah station is a designated interchange station in the Pudu district of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, consisting of two stations that are part of two different railway-based transit systems: The Ampang Line and the Kuala Lumpur Monorail.Located on the northwestern tip of Pudu, the station is in...
. The station was thus intended to serve patrons from the southern end of Pudu, the western end of Taman Maluri
Maluri
Maluri is one of the main housing estates in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, near the state border to Selangor. It can be accessed through the Maluri LRT station on the Ampang Line. It is the closest housing estate to Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle and is accessed via Jalan Cochrane, Jalan Perkasa,...
and the northwestern tip of Taman Miharja
Miharja
Miharja is a town located in Kuala Lumpur. It can be accessed through the Miharja station on the Ampang Line....
. The latter two localities also have their own namesake stations towards the south and east: Miharja station
Miharja LRT station
Miharja LRT station is a Malaysian at-grade rapid transit station situated near and named after Taman Miharja...
and Maluri station
Maluri LRT station
Maluri LRT station is a Malaysian elevated rapid transit station on the eastern fringe of Kuala Lumpur, situated near and named after Taman Maluri...
. The interchange itself is named after an extended portion of Jalan Chan Sow Lin, a roadway that adjoins the main entrance of the station. The road was named after Chan Sow Lin (陳秀連), 1845-1927, a wealthy businessman in the iron works industry. This man was also known then as The father of Chinese iron works in Malaya.
The interchange reuses the now defunct Federated Malay States Railway and Malayan Railway
Keretapi Tanah Melayu
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad or Malayan Railways Limited is the main rail operator in Peninsular Malaysia. The railway system dates back to the British colonial era, when it was first built to transport tin...
(KTM) route between Kuala Lumpur, Ampang
Ampang, Selangor
Ampang Jaya, more commonly known as just Ampang, is a suburb of Kuala Lumpur located in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It is the fifth largest town or city in Malaysia after Subang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Klang and Johor Bahru. It borders a district within Kuala Lumpur also known as Ampang. It covers...
and Salak South
Salak South
Salak South is an incorporated township of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the southern tip of the city. Initially centered around two rows of shophouses, the township has seen significant development, with sprawling housing, and the addition of a new satellite town, the New Salak South Village .Salak...
. Because of this, the station is located close to several former government compounds (Public Works and Engineering Works branches) that had once connect to the KTM line, up until the line was closed during the 1990s to make way for the STAR line.
Design
The principal styling of the interchange is similar to most other stations along the Ampang Line, featuring multi-tiered roofs supported by latticedLatticework
Latticework is a framework consisting of a criss-crossed pattern of strips of building material, typically wood or metal. The design is created by crossing the strips to form a network...
frames, and white plastered walls and pillars. The platforms and tracks are at-grade, while the single ticket area is elevated at the same level as the footbridges crossing the tracks.
Platforms
Railway platform
A railway platform is a section of pathway, alongside rail tracks at a train station, metro station or tram stop, at which passengers may board or alight from trains or trams. Almost all stations for rail transport have some form of platforms, with larger stations having multiple platforms...
design and designation in the Chan Sow Lin interchange is considerably unique. The Chan Sow Lin interchange contains two island platform
Island platform
An island platform is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway interchange...
s along three tracks, but only one platform is open to commuters, where the two tracks it is linked to is assigned to trains heading for either Sentul Timur station
Sentul Timur LRT station
Sentul Timur LRT station or Sentul Timur is the terminal and above ground station for the two sub-lines of the Ampang Line. The station is located in Sentul, a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, which is surrounded by medium density low cost housing developments....
to the north, or Ampang station
Ampang LRT station
Not to be confused with Ampang Park LRT station, a station on the Kelana Jaya Line.Ampang LRT station is a Light Rail Transit station operated by rapidKL served by the Ampang line in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is the eastern terminus for passenger services on the line...
or Sri Petaling station
Sri Petaling LRT station
Sri Petaling LRT station is a LRT station in Sri Petaling, a suburb about 20 km south of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. The original name was Komanwel LRT station, where "Komanwel" is the Malay spelling for "Commonwealth"....
on the other ends.
Labelled as Platforms 1 and 2, both platforms are further divided with "A" and "B" suffixes (thus reading "1A", "1B", "2A" and "2B"), with the "B" partitions sharing the single middle track, while the "A" partitions connect to two outlying tracks. Platform 2 is currently opened, while Platform 1 is closed.
The two platforms are linked via two footbridge at both ends of the station. Owing its use of only one platform, however, both bridges in the interchange are closed for public use.
Interchange
The Chan Sow Lin interchange is specifically intended for passengers from stations connected exclusively with the Ampang-bound line to interchange for stations exclusively linked to the Sri Petaling-bound line, or vice versa. Interchanges in such manner typically involves disembarking a train at one side of the platform, waiting, and embarking on another train that arrives at the opposing side of the platform.Interchanges between Ampang-bound and Sri Petaling-bound trains are also possible in all other stations between the Sentul Timur-Chan Sow Lin route as the route is utillised by both Ampang-bound and Sri Petaling-bound trains. However, because the Chan Sow Lin interchange is currently the only station in the route providing an island platform and shared by Ampang-bound and Sri Petaling-bound trains, the station is more specilised to handle smoother interchanges between trains from both lines.
Connection to rapidKL buses
Chan Sow Lin LRT station is accessible via the following rapidKL busesRapidKL buses
RapidKL bus is the largest bus operator in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. As of 2008, it operates 167 routes with 650 buses covering 980 residential areas with a ridership of about 400,000 per day....
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- U41 : Terminal Jalan Sultan Mohamad - Bandar Sungai Long via Serdang KTM KomuterSerdang Komuter stationThe Serdang railway station is a KTM Komuter train station located in Serdang. The station serves KTM Komuter's Rawang-Seremban Line and also previously KTM Intercity.-Connection to rapidKL buses:...
- Terminal Jalan Sultan Mohamad - U48 : Bukit Bintang KL MonorailBukit Bintang Monorail stationBukit Bintang Monorail station is a Malaysian elevated monorail train station that serves as a part of the Kuala Lumpur Monorail , located in Kuala Lumpur and opened alongside the rest of the train service on August 31, 2003.-Location:...
- Desa Petaling - Bukit Bintang KL MonorailBukit Bintang Monorail stationBukit Bintang Monorail station is a Malaysian elevated monorail train station that serves as a part of the Kuala Lumpur Monorail , located in Kuala Lumpur and opened alongside the rest of the train service on August 31, 2003.-Location:...