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KL-SG High-Speed Rail Is So Chio, You’ll Go KL Just for The Ride

2017-10-19 , 4:50 pm

We have all heard about the High-Speed Rail (HSR) that will connect Singapore and Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur to be exact) when Singapore and Malaysia signed an agreement last December.

Exciting times are definitely ahead for Singaporeans, particularly for those who reside in the west.

While the project will only be completed by 2026, it seems promising.

It will supposedly cut the travel time between KL and Singapore to a mere 90 minutes. Which, if you don’t know, is probably the duration of an English rom-com movie.

Imagine boarding the train, and by the time the credits roll, you’re already in KL.

Pretty impressive!

Eight Stations in Total

The line will have eight stations in total—Singapore will have one station which will be in Jurong East and the rest of the stations will be in Malaysia, including Putrajaya, Seremban, Ayer Keroh, Muar, Batu Pahat and Iskandar Puteri.

According to The Straits Times, land acquisition has already started and the renderings of the stations in Malaysia were published to boot.

The architecture looks super futuristic and each station’s design is unique—taking inspiration from the location.

Bandar Malaysia Station

Located in Kuala Lumpur, this will be the last stop for the HSR line. The roof is inspired by the watersmeet of Gombak River and Klang River (fun fact: Klang River is the origin of Kuala Lumpur’s name).

Banji-Putrajaya Station

Doesn’t it look grandiose? The design is a reflection of Islamic architecture that is ubiquitous in Malaysia. The pointed arcs represent the people of Malaysia standing united and the hope of being a progressive nation.

Seremban Station

Nestled in the heart of the Malaysian Valley, the station seamlessly blends nature and future together, with its location and design.

Melaka Station

The roof pays homage to Melaka’s historical roots as a thriving shipping port to a futuristic city. The overall aesthetic of the station is inspired by the busy Straits of Malacca, that connects the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean as the main shipping channel.

To me, the roof is a representation of me shooting off to Melaka to get a bowl of Chendol.

Muar Station

The façade is a reflection of Muar—home to numerous academic and political leaders. The roof represents the “rehal”, a book rest used when reciting the Quran.

It also looks like an open book which works too, because the city aims to be the newest hub of higher learning.

Batu Pahat Station

It looks like the cooler sister of our very own Woodlands station. The station is inspired by a prominent local culture of Johor—Kuda Kepang dance.

The dance can be regularly seen at grand celebrations and occasions in Johor.

Iskandar Puteri station

Taking on the role of the gateway station to Malaysia, it signifies the role of borders as a meeting place between people and culture.

The station’s design is inspired by the gesture of a handshake.

WAH, ALL OF THEM LOOK LIKE THEY ARE FROM A SCI-FI MOVIE.

Now I am waiting to see how the station in Singapore will look like!

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