Does Sabah have train?
Sabah State Railway (SSR) is a railway system and operator in the state of Sabah in Malaysia. It is the only rail transport system operating on the island of Borneo. The railway consists of a single 134-kilometre line from Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu in West Coast Division to the town of Tenom, in the Interior Division.
Are there trains in Borneo?
The North Borneo Railway is built and operated to the highest of international standards and is fully compliant with modern safety standards. The North Borneo Railway runs two weekly departures (Wednesday and Saturday) and a trip typically runs for 4 hours.
Is there train in Sarawak?
To date, Sarawak, as Malaysia’s largest state by area, has no rail transport.
Is there a railway in Sabah Borneo?
The railway in Sabah, Borneo has a long history dating back to 1896 when it was constructed to transport tobacco from Borneo’s interior to the coast for shipping. Before coming to Borneo I could not get any good information about the railway line nor train.
How long is the North Borneo Railway trip?
The North Borneo Railway runs two weekly departures (Wednesday and Saturday) and a trip typically runs for 4 hours. An early booking of at least 1 (one) day before departure is required.
What to do in North Borneo?
Take a ride on the North Borneo Railway and relive the nostalgic romance of British North Borneo. Passengers hop on a steam train straight out of the 1900s, chugging along the tracks from Tanjung Aru, through Kinarut before arriving in the Rice Bowl of Sabah, Papar.
How to get to the rice bowl of Sabah?
Passengers hop on a steam train straight out of the 1900s, chugging along the tracks from Tanjung Aru, through Kinarut before arriving in the Rice Bowl of Sabah, Papar. Along the way, soak in the green vistas of sprawling paddy fields, traditional village homes on stilts and buffaloes ambling in the distance.