Dabong railway station

The Dabong railway station is a Malaysian railway station located at and named after the town of Dabong in the Kuala Krai District of the state of Kelantan. It is operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu and is part of the, commonly referred to as the “Jungle Railway” due to its route through the thick rain forest of Peninsular Malaysia. It is the terminus for KTM Intercity Shuttle Timur services that runs between Tumpat and Dabong.

Train services

The station is served by the following KTM Intercity services:

Ekspres Rakyat Timuran 26/27 –
Shuttle Timur 52/53/57/58 –
Shuttle Timur 55/56 -
Shuttle Timur 51/60 -

History and Events

In January 2022, a KTM train failed to stop at the station, affecting over 100 students from SMK Dabong who missed school due to the incident. The event highlighted the importance of Dabong station as a local transit hub for rural education and mobility.

Tourist Access

Dabong station is a key access point for travelers heading to Gunung Stong State Park, which features attractions such as the Jelawang Waterfall and limestone caves. Tourists often use the Jungle Railway route as a scenic way to reach the interior eco-destinations of Kelantan.