A journey on Malaysia's 'jungle' railway – in pictures


  • Malaysia’s East Coast Railway, also known as the 'jungle line'. Photos: Oliver Raw
    Malaysia’s East Coast Railway, also known as the 'jungle line'. Photos: Oliver Raw
  • A Buddha statue at a Thai temple near Tumpat
    A Buddha statue at a Thai temple near Tumpat
  • A view of the karst mountains near the state border of Kelantan and Pahang
    A view of the karst mountains near the state border of Kelantan and Pahang
  • The former logging town of Gua Musang
    The former logging town of Gua Musang
  • The interior of the Clifford School, with a portrait of the former Sultan of Pahang
    The interior of the Clifford School, with a portrait of the former Sultan of Pahang
  • A man catches up with the news in Kuala Lipis
    A man catches up with the news in Kuala Lipis
  • The jungle line continues
    The jungle line continues
  • Passengers on the train to Dabong
    Passengers on the train to Dabong
  • Rail staff praying at the newly built Tumpat station
    Rail staff praying at the newly built Tumpat station