Chan Sow Lin MRT Station (PY24)
Chan Sow Lin MRT Station (PY24; 3.12762, 101.71569) is an underground station on the MRT Putrajaya Line located in the Chan Sow Lin industrial area of Kuala Lumpur. It serves as an important interchange with the Chan Sow Lin LRT Station, which is part of the LRT Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines. Positioned between Tun Razak Exchange MRT Station (PY23) to the northwest and Kuchai MRT Station (PY27) to the south, it provides seamless connectivity between the MRT and LRT networks12. From Tun Razak Exchange to Kuchai, the train passes through two planned but not yet developed stations namely the Bandar Malaysia Utara and Bandar Malayhsia Selatan stations.
Quick Facts
Station Overview
Chan Sow Lin MRT Station is a key underground stop in the southern part of central Kuala Lumpur, serving the industrial and residential areas around Jalan Chan Sow Lin and Jalan Sungai Besi. The MRT station is built adjacent to the older LRT station of the same name, creating a vital interchange point between the MRT Putrajaya Line and both the LRT Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines23.
The MRT station features modern architectural design, with clear signage for interchanging passengers and dedicated pedestrian pathways connecting it to the LRT platforms. The interchange allows for convenient transfers to reach destinations such as Ampang, Sentul Timur, and Putra Heights via the LRT network34.
Interchange & Connectivity
- LRT Connection: Direct link to Chan Sow Lin LRT Station, serving the LRT Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines.
- MRT Putrajaya Line: Connects northward to Tun Razak Exchange MRT Station and southward to Taman Naga Emas MRT Station.
- Bus Connectivity: Served by Rapid KL routes linking nearby residential and industrial districts.
- Road Access: Accessible from Jalan Chan Sow Lin and Jalan Sungai Besi, both major arteries connecting to the city centre and Salak South areas.
Significance
As one of the few stations offering an interchange between the MRT and LRT systems, Chan Sow Lin MRT Station plays a strategic role in improving urban mobility in Kuala Lumpur. It provides an alternative route for commuters travelling from southern Kuala Lumpur or Seri Kembangan to reach the Golden Triangle and beyond without relying on road transport34.
Design & Facilities
The station features modern facilities including lifts, escalators, fare gates, and customer service counters. It is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring tactile paving for the visually impaired and barrier-free access to all levels. Passengers interchanging between the MRT and LRT can use a paid linkway without exiting the fare zone23.
Fun Fact
The Chan Sow Lin area is named after Chan Sow Lin, a prominent Chinese businessman in the late 19th century who pioneered the local tin smelting industry and was one of the early industrialists in Kuala Lumpur5.
Chan Sow Lin MRT Station (PY24) is 
on the Map of Klang Valley Mass Transit Lines & Stations
References
- MRT Corp – Chan Sow Lin Station
- KLIA2.info – Chan Sow Lin MRT Station
- Wikipedia – Chan Sow Lin MRT Station
- MRT.com.my – Chan Sow Lin Station Overview
- Wikipedia – Chan Sow Lin (Industrial Pioneer)
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