Yangon Central Railway Station
Yangon Central Railway Station
Yangon Central Railway Station
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Francis Martino
Hirtshals, Denmark1,710 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
An ancient railway station that started to build since the colonial era. It has been used until today. Its maintain the beauty of the old architecture, and it will be continued for services soon, and we don’t know the long trip plan and it is not starting. A local circular train ticket is available.
Written December 16, 2021
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Francis Martino
Hirtshals, Denmark1,710 contributions
Feb 2021 • Solo
It is the largest railway station in Myanmar but don't expect too much amenities here. While this station needs to upgrade and some places are under operation.
As for the famous and routinely recommended circular train trip, it's not as great experience as many say it is.
I came to this station for circular train trip, but now a days one was totally closed because of Military coup and democratic leaders are being detained. You may try this train when you on Trip in Myanmar.
As for the famous and routinely recommended circular train trip, it's not as great experience as many say it is.
I came to this station for circular train trip, but now a days one was totally closed because of Military coup and democratic leaders are being detained. You may try this train when you on Trip in Myanmar.
Written February 20, 2021
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patrick h
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar205 contributions
Jan 2020
a very original way to discover Yangon, an atypical train journey, a little difficult to find again for directions and timetables, but the people are so nice that they will help you to make a pleasant trip
Written November 2, 2020
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Zarin S
Mumbai, India738 contributions
Jan 2020
Took a train ride from Keemyindaing station which ends at Yangon Central Station. It was a fun ride that's it
Written March 15, 2020
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hollysmum_8
West Molesey, UK185 contributions
Feb 2020
Was a very pleasant exercise, viewing local Yangoners going about their business. We stayed on for about an hour and when we got off, were amused to see a group of women selling a large range of vegetables on the platform. What better than to pick up your supper on your way home from work!
Written March 10, 2020
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juergen p
Thailand2,184 contributions
Mar 2020
Myanmar life ! Not easy and for locals hard..... this place shows it all - old architecture, very lousy organized, very dirty but you can enjoy all kinds of great pictures, scenery .. people are peaceful there and visitors are ok.....
Written March 1, 2020
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Richard254
Hebden Bridge, UK267 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
A slow but enjoyable train ride north to Taungoo, to stay at the lovely Myanmar Beauty Hotel. 5am start and a 9 hour journey, but lots of interest on the way, passing through rural villages and seeing much more than from the road. The only drawback was that our upper class carriage had window-panes too opaque to see through when sitting (OK when standing). Cost a mere 4,000 Kyat each (about £2.30, including the compulsory life insurance). Almost fell for the classic ticket scam. Sent from the main ticket counter across the road bridge to the official booking office for advance sales, the other side of the tracks. Not immediately obvious where it was but taken in hand by a very helpful gentleman who was going that way. He showed us into the office and left with a handshake and a wave. But there were problems. When the clerk phoned to confirm the seats he found that the train was sold out (because of the school holidays). Problems with the buses too, but luckily he had a friend with a car who could take us to our destination for only $150. We made our excuses and left. A few minutes later we discovered the real booking office and bought our tickets. On the day of travel our carriage was almost empty.
Written February 25, 2020
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SF Guy
San Francisco, CA830 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
The railway station building its self has a colonial feeling. If you are planning on taking any trains do your research because it seems scheduled change constantly. During my visit you go to gates 6 and 7 to take the trains.
Written February 17, 2020
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Ian
Hong Kong, China39 contributions
Jan 2020
Firstly an impressive colonial design railway building, pre-WW-2 built and a bit run-down yet functional, one can see the ticket selling office in the original old style ! Long timber counters, each with a small window for buying tickets where inside is the workplace those officers prepare tickets for sale. A long walk leading to a footbridge crossing the railway lines, one can take nice pictures of the railway from above. The locomotives are all diesel powered, each looks 1960 / 70 design but work perfectly well; the train compartments are primitive, with long seats like those in city metro, unfortunately these are not air conditioned ! There were hawkers shuttling between compartments selling all kinds of food and drinks to passengers. After a not too long wait, the train started to move, not at great speed, but the next station is always within 5 minutes while in the city; classic and primitive stations were seen on our way to the destination. Commuters often carried with them large bags of articles instead of luggage, likely to be for commercial selling. The weather in January is not hot, no sweating experience although the ceiling fans in train compartment were not turned on.
Written February 17, 2020
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Michael HP
Bac Ninh, Vietnam80 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
A very nice place in Yangon. The central station with circulation train around the city that would be one of the most interesting activities in the capital of Myanmar.
The construction is remained for long time but being in good condition in use.
It is not so hard to buy ticket for tourists like us, because they have all the guidance sign in each lane.
The construction is remained for long time but being in good condition in use.
It is not so hard to buy ticket for tourists like us, because they have all the guidance sign in each lane.
Written February 13, 2020
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huong1632007
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tôi muốn hỏi thăm ga Central Yangon còn sử dụng làm phương tiện đi lại trong thành phố Yangon không hay chỉ là điểm tham quan du lịch. Xin cảm ơn
Is there any baggage storage in the station?
15queen
Ota, Japan7,778 contributions
Because I didn’t leave baggage, I don’t know it. sorry!
What time does the train leaves and how many times a day for the 3 hrs ride
Stephen T
Hong Kong, China57 contributions
Easy to find timetable online. About three hours around. I didn’t get off. As noted this is not a tourist train. The train I was on was a retired Japanese metro train probably 30 years old. I loved the journey and would recommend it.
Joanne T
4 contributions
Hi Guys!
What are some stops along the Yangon Circular Railway that are interesting to alight for? (For sightseeing, local sights)
Thank you!
AllBlacks30
Santiago, Cape Verde162 contributions
Hello
We headed out not in any stop, we decided to enjoy all the circular walk.
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