by SilverBackpacker | Battambang, Cambodia, Destinations, Train Travel
Battambang Railway Station and Cambodian Railways The clock at the entrance to Battambang Train Station says 8.02. In most countries that would mean rush hour and thousands of passengers cramming themselves onto trains for their daily commute but not here. Battambang...
by SilverBackpacker | Gemas, Malaysia, Train Travel
Jungle Railway | Gemas to Kuala Lipis I was running out of time and my plans to ride the Jungle Train all the way to Tumpat on the Thai border were scuppered. Chinese New Year and fully booked trains were to blame, so after spending an hour or two pondering my best...
by SilverBackpacker | Bangkok, Train Travel
Hualamphong Station, Bangkok Nearly all of the trains in Thailand operate from Bangkok’s Hualamphong Station which is right in the centre of this city. Just a few local trains (mainly trains to Kanchanaburi and Nam Tok) use the much smaller Thonburi or...
by SilverBackpacker | Gemas, Malaysia, Train Travel
Gemas Train Station Chinese New Year is not a good time to get stuck on a train station in Malaysia, especially Gemas Train Station. It seems as though the whole population is moving. Trains are booked up weeks in advance as families plan their festive gatherings.And...
