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Like other Asian countries, Malaysia has a strong railway network. In fact, it is even connected to nearby island countries, Singapore and Indonesia, through railway. Trains are a great way to see any country. You can see the cities but you can also see the rural areas and their natural beauty. Its fast cheap and comfortable. It could be the highlight of your Southeast Asia travel. Therefore, try a Malaysia train tour, it will be one of your best holiday experiences.
The Malaysian train tours are highly organised. There are quite a few tours that showcase different aspects of Malaysian tourism. Some of the tours are: -
KTM Malaysia
If you are not looking to spend a lot, you can travel the Keretapi Tanah Melayu or better known as KTM. In this journey, you start from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and end up in Bangkok, Thailand. This is an overnight journey and you catch some great views of nighttime Malaysia. Youll be served some tasty snacks on board from the famous pantry car, and immigration formalities are taken care of at the border at Padang Besar. This is a popular train journey.
Belmond Eastern & Oriental Express
Though this train journey does not start or end in Malaysia, it stops at Penang and Kuala Lumpur and provides the travelers with fantastic views of the Malaysian countryside. The train ride is a luxurious one, and is considered to be one of the best train journeys in the world. Aboard the train, you have luxury cabins with shower rooms and comfy beds. Also, you are served delicious food. The tour might be slightly expensive, but it is worth all the money.
Rainforest Railway
Not many know about this amazing train journey. It is one of those hidden treasures yet to be discovered. This journey takes places in the island of Borneo, the worlds third largest island. It starts from Tanjung Aru and goes up till Tenom. Since it is an island, you can imagine the views that await you. Lush green rainforests, a river, agricultural land, and more, you get to see views unlike another train journey. This train journey is one of the great unexplored journeys.
Electronic Train Service
Some people travel on trains to experience its amazing speed. If you are one such speed lover, try the ETS from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh. This train travels up to speeds of 140 kmph and reaches the destination in just 2 hours. The cabins are comfortable and you will enjoy when the train reaches high speeds, as everything out the window looks like a blur. One great thing about this journey is that there are many trains shuttling throughout the day, so you do not have to worry about making reservations.
North Borneo Railway
Travel the classical way in a nostalgic tourist train that recreates the way train travel was back in the day. Starting from Tanjung Aru, you travel through the wonderful Sabah rainforest for some breathtaking views. If you are lucky and it is drizzling, the views are even better. The train reaches Papar and then brings you back. On board the train, you are served a delicious lunch and beverages. This train recreates the joy of riding in a steam engine of yesteryears.
While you will see many ads on TV and internet about Malaysia tourism, you will not see much about the wonderful train journeys. Therefore, this is the right time to get your Malaysia visit visa ready and explore these uncharted territories. Train journey is fun, and before the advancements in aviation, most of the world used this transport to travel fast. It is dependable and comfortable and even today, trains are widely used. The great advantage of train journeys is the views. In no other form of travel do you get stunning views of the environment around. Therefore, do try the train journeys mentioned above, you will fall in love with trains.
