Bandaraya LRT station
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Bandaraya LRT station is an elevated rapid transit station
in central Kuala Lumpur
, Malaysia. The station is on the Ampang Line
(originally known as Star, and later the Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines). The station was opened on 16 December 1996, as part of the first phase of the Star system's opening, along with 13 adjoining stations along the Sultan Ismail
to Ampang
route.
and an intersection between Jalan Raja Laut, a major thoroughfare along the Gombak River, and Jalan Isfahan. The station is the southernmost Ampang Line station along the Gombak River. The station is also within close proximity of several shopping complexes, the present Kuala Lumpur City Hall
building, the Bank Negara
headquarters, and Little India Precinct.
The station is some 140 m from the Bank Negara station
, a KTM Komuter
station, to which it is linked by a footbridge. It was the first station on the line to have an interchange with another railway system and, prior to the opening of Kelana Jaya Line
and remaining phases of the Star lines, the only station of this kind, although there was no network integration in terms of fares or ticketing. Bandaraya is also close to bus stops along Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Dang Wangi and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
.
s along a double track
ed line; there is a single concourse housing ticketing facilities between the ground level and the platform level. The design is similar to that of most other stations on the line, with multi-tiered roofs supported by latticed
frames, and white plastered walls and pillars. All levels are linked by stairways and escalators.
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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....
in central 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 is on the 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....
(originally known as Star, and later the Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines). The station was opened on 16 December 1996, as part of the first phase of the Star system's opening, along with 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....
to 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
The station stands between the eastern banks of the Gombak RiverGombak River
The Gombak River is a river which flows through Selangor and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It is a tributary of the Klang River. The point where it meets the Klang River is the origin of Kuala Lumpur's name....
and an intersection between Jalan Raja Laut, a major thoroughfare along the Gombak River, and Jalan Isfahan. The station is the southernmost Ampang Line station along the Gombak River. The station is also within close proximity of several shopping complexes, the present Kuala Lumpur City Hall
Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur City Hall is the local authority charged with the administration of Kuala Lumpur. It is an agency under the Federal Territories Ministry of Malaysia....
building, the Bank Negara
Bank Negara Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia is the Malaysian central bank. Established on January 26, 1959 as the Bank Negara Malaya, its main purpose was to issue currency, act as banker and adviser to the Government of Malaysia and regulate the country's credit situation...
headquarters, and Little India Precinct.
The station is some 140 m from the Bank Negara station
Bank Negara Komuter station
Bank Negara Komuter station is a KTM Komuter train station in central Kuala Lumpur, named after the Central Bank of Malaysia headquarters located nearby. The halt forms part of a common KTM Komuter railway line shared by both the Rawang-Seremban Route and the Sentul-Port Klang Route...
, a KTM Komuter
KTM Komuter
KTM Komuter is a commuter train service in Malaysia operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu . It was introduced in 1995 to provide local rail services in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding Klang Valley suburban areas. It is popular with commuters into the city, who thus avoid being caught in road traffic...
station, to which it is linked by a footbridge. It was the first station on the line to have an interchange with another railway system and, prior to the opening of Kelana Jaya Line
Kelana Jaya Line
The Kelana Jaya Line is a medium-capacity rail transport system and one of the three rail transit lines in the Kuala Lumpur Rail Transit System operated by RapidKL Rail network...
and remaining phases of the Star lines, the only station of this kind, although there was no network integration in terms of fares or ticketing. Bandaraya is also close to bus stops along Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Dang Wangi and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman is the famous road and streets in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This road is named after the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Rahman.-Attractions:...
.
Design
The station is a typical elevated Ampang Line station: the platform level is on the topmost floor, consisting of two sheltered side platformSide platform
A Side platform is a platform positioned to the side of a pair of tracks at a railway station, a tram stop or a transitway. A pair of side platforms are often provided on a dual track line with a single side platform being sufficient for a single track line...
s along a double track
Double track
A double track railway usually involves running one track in each direction, compared to a single track railway where trains in both directions share the same track.- Overview :...
ed line; there is a single concourse housing ticketing facilities between the ground level and the platform level. The design is similar to that of most other stations on the line, with multi-tiered roofs supported by latticed
Latticework
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. All levels are linked by stairways and escalators.
Gallery
Interchange with RapidKL buses
Bandaraya 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....
:
- U1 : Lebuh Ampang - Pinggiran Batu Caves via Jalan Gombak - Lebuh Ampang
- U2 : Lebuh Ampang - Taman Greenwood via Jalan Sentul - Lebuh Ampang
- U3 : Medan Pasar - Bandar Baru Selayang - Medan Pasar
- U4 : Lebuh Ampang - Desa Aman Puri - Lebuh Ampang
- U5 : Lebuh Ampang - Taman Melati LRTTaman Melati LRT station| name= KJ2 Taman Melati LRT Station美拉蒂花园轻快铁站தமன் மெலடி | type=Kelana Jaya Line rapid transit station | image=Taman Melati station , Kuala Lumpur.jpg | image_size=300...
via Jalan Gombak - Lebuh Ampang - U6 : Lebuh Ampang - Taman Jasa Utama via Taman Batu Muda - Lebuh Ampang
- U7 : Medan Pasar - Segambut Dalam / Desa Sri Hartamas - Medan Pasar
- U8 : Medan Pasar - Damansara Damai - Medan Pasar
- U10 : Lebuh Ampang - Pinggiran Batu Caves via Taman Batu Muda - Lebuh Ampang
- U11 : Lebuh Ampang - Taman Sri Sinar - Lebuh Ampang
- U12 : Lebuh Ampang - International Islamic University (UIA) via Jalan Sentul - Lebuh Ampang
- U13 : Lebuh Ampang - Taman Ehsan - Lebuh Ampang
- U14 : Lebuh Ampang - Taman Sri Segambut via Jinjang Selatan - Lebuh Ampang
- U20 : Lebuh Ampang - Taman MelawatiTaman MelawatiTaman Melawati is a self-contained town in Kuala Lumpur on its north-eastern border with Selangor. It is administered by the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council . The town's postcode is 53100, which falls under the jurisdiction of Kuala Lumpur. It was dubbed the Hollywood of Malaysia due to many local...
via Jalan Genting Klang - Lebuh Ampang - U23 : Lebuh Ampang - Taman MelawatiTaman MelawatiTaman Melawati is a self-contained town in Kuala Lumpur on its north-eastern border with Selangor. It is administered by the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council . The town's postcode is 53100, which falls under the jurisdiction of Kuala Lumpur. It was dubbed the Hollywood of Malaysia due to many local...
via Jalan Enggang - Lebuh Ampang - U25 : Lebuh Ampang - Section 10 Wangsa Maju via Jalan Usahawan - Lebuh Ampang
- U209 : Lebuh Ampang - Taman Intan Baiduri - Lebuh Ampang
- U222 : Lebuh Ampang - Jinjang Utara / Taman Beringin - Lebuh Ampang
- U224 : Terminal Jalan Sultan Mohamad - Taman Dato Senu via Bandar Baru Sentul - Terminal Jalan Sultan Mohamad