Sungai Besi MRT Station (PY29)


Sungai Besi MRT Station (PY29) is an elevated stop on the MRT Putrajaya Line, serving the historic township of Sungai Besi in southern Kuala Lumpur. It lies between Taman Naga Emas MRT Station (PY28) to the north and Serdang Raya Utara MRT Station (PY31) in Selangor to the south, with the provisional Taman Teknologi MRT Station (PY30) planned between them1.

Quick Facts

Station Name: Sungai Besi MRT Station
Station Code: PY29
Line: MRT Putrajaya Line
Location: Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur
Distance from Dataran Merdeka: Approximately 10 km south
Structure Type: Elevated
Opening Date: 16 March 2023
Adjacent Stations: Taman Naga Emas MRT Station (PY28) and Serdang Raya Utara MRT Station (PY31)
Operated by: Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (part of Rapid KL)

Situated within the southern gateway of Kuala Lumpur, the station caters to residents and businesses in Sungai Besi, an area known for its mix of industrial, military, and residential zones. Its strategic position makes it a key node linking Kuala Lumpur to the southern suburbs and to nearby Selangor townships such as Serdang and Seri Kembangan2.

The Sungai Besi MRT Station provides seamless travel connections toward central Kuala Lumpur and the administrative capital of Putrajaya via the MRT Putrajaya Line. It enhances accessibility to other major stations, including Tun Razak Exchange MRT Station and Putrajaya Sentral MRT Station3.

The station’s modern facilities include ticket vending machines, customer service counters, elevators, and escalators for convenient access. Covered walkways and feeder bus stops ensure efficient last-mile connectivity for passengers arriving from nearby residential areas and workplaces4.

Connectivity

Sungai Besi MRT Station is well-connected by several major highways and public transport services. It is located near the Federal Highway, the Sungai Besi Expressway (BESRAYA), and the Kuala Lumpur–Seremban Expressway, which collectively provide access to Bukit Jalil, Seri Kembangan, and the wider Klang Valley5.

The station is also within close proximity to the Sungai Besi LRT Station (Ampang Line) and the Sungai Besi KTM Komuter Station (Seremban Line), creating an integrated multi-modal transport zone that links the MRT, LRT, and KTM systems for convenient interchanges6.

Nearby Landmarks

Historically, Sungai Besi has been one of Kuala Lumpur’s earliest suburban settlements, with roots dating back to tin-mining activities in the late 19th century. The establishment of the MRT Putrajaya Line station marks a new phase in the area’s evolution, connecting this historic district to the city’s modern public transit grid7.

In the long term, the station is expected to support redevelopment initiatives in the Sungai Besi corridor, including the transformation of nearby brownfield sites into high-density mixed-use developments, thereby strengthening Kuala Lumpur’s southern growth belt8.

Sungai Besi MRT Station (PY29) is on the Map of Klang Valley Mass Transit Lines & Stations

References

  1. MRT Corp Official Website
  2. MRT Putrajaya Line Project Overview
  3. MRT Putrajaya Line Alignment Map
  4. The Star – MRT Putrajaya Line Phase Two Opens
  5. Transit Malaysia – Sungai Besi MRT Station
  6. KTM Komuter – Official Website
  7. Malaysia Government Portal – Sungai Besi History
  8. Railway Technology – Malaysia Putrajaya Line

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