Titiwangsa MRT Station (PY17)
Titiwangsa MRT Station (PY17) is a key underground station on the MRT Putrajaya Line, located in the Titiwangsa area of Kuala Lumpur. It serves as one of the city’s major interchange hubs, connecting passengers to the Titiwangsa LRT Station (Ampang/Sri Petaling Line) and the Titiwangsa Monorail Station of the Kuala Lumpur Monorail network1.
The station lies between Sentul Barat MRT Station (PY16) to the northwest and Hospital Kuala Lumpur MRT Station (PY18) to the southeast. It became operational on 16 March 2023 as part of Phase Two of the MRT Putrajaya Line2.
Titiwangsa MRT Station is located approximately 3.2 kilometres northeast of Dataran Merdeka3.
Quick Facts
Station Overview
Titiwangsa MRT Station functions as a major multimodal interchange that integrates three of Kuala Lumpur’s key rail systems — MRT, LRT, and Monorail — under one urban hub. It features an underground island platform for the MRT line, linked to the elevated LRT and Monorail stations via covered walkways and escalators4.
The design prioritises ease of transfer, with clear wayfinding and accessibility features, including lifts, tactile paths, and barrier-free access. The integration of these systems makes Titiwangsa one of the busiest interchange points in the Klang Valley Mass Transit Network5.
Connectivity
From Titiwangsa MRT Station, passengers can conveniently connect to:
- MRT Putrajaya Line — toward Kwasa Damansara or Putrajaya Sentral
- LRT Ampang/Sri Petaling Line — toward Sentul Timur or Putra Heights
- Kuala Lumpur Monorail — toward KL Sentral or Titiwangsa terminus
- Rapid KL bus routes
The station also serves as a key stop for intercity and feeder buses operated by Rapid KL, connecting to nearby areas like Chow Kit, Setapak, and Kampung Baru6.
Surrounding Landmarks
Titiwangsa is a vibrant mixed-use district with medical, cultural, and recreational landmarks located within walking distance of the station. Key landmarks include:
- Titiwangsa Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik Titiwangsa)
- Istana Budaya (National Theatre)
- National Art Gallery (Balai Seni Negara)
- KPJ Tawakkal Specialist Hospital
- Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Accessibility and Facilities
The MRT station features multiple entrances and exit points, with lifts, escalators, and automatic fare gates. Facilities include ticket vending machines, customer service counters, restrooms, and a concourse-level retail space for commuter convenience7.
Fun Fact
The name “Titiwangsa” is derived from the Titiwangsa Range, the main mountain range of Peninsular Malaysia, symbolising the area’s position as a central connection point for Kuala Lumpur’s urban transit systems8.
Titiwangsa MRT Station (PY17) is 
on the Map of Klang Valley Mass Transit Lines & Stations
References
- MRT Corp - MRT Putrajaya Line
- The Star - MRT Putrajaya Line Phase Two Opens
- Google Maps - Distance from Dataran Merdeka to Titiwangsa MRT Station
- MRT Corp Media Gallery
- Rapid KL Official Website
- Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL)
- Ministry of Transport Malaysia
- Wikipedia - Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur
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