Ipoh Railway Station

Ipoh Railway Station is a historic colonial railway station in Ipoh Old Town, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia. Completed in 1917 and designed by Arthur Benison Hubback in Moorish and Indo-Saracenic style, it is known as the Taj Mahal of Ipoh. The station remains an active KTM hub on the West Coast Line and ETS service, noted for its domes, arches, and heritage significance.

Visitors can expect a grand white colonial building with domes, arched colonnades, and intricate Moorish detailing facing Ipoh Padang. The exterior, entrance hall, and platforms are accessible for sightseeing and photography. Inside are ticket counters, waiting areas, and small shops. The forecourt features landscaped gardens, the Ipoh Tree memorial, and a cenotaph war memorial. The station is active, so visitors can observe train operations and colonial-era architecture.

The second Ipoh station, built to replace the first station, construction began in 1914 and the building was completed in 1917 by the Federated Malay States Railways. Designed by British architect Arthur Benison Hubback, it served the tin-mining boom town of Ipoh. The building housed the Majestic Station Hotel and railway administrative offices and remains one of the finest examples of British colonial railway architecture in Malaysia.

An iconic landmark and symbol of Ipoh, the station reflects the city's tin-mining prosperity and colonial heritage. Its distinctive architecture makes it a focal point for heritage tourism in Ipoh Old Town and a popular photography location, representing the historical importance of rail transport in Perak.