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Categories of Railway Land Use

Railway land is divided into three categories:
Pocket Land
  • This refers to railway land that is separate from railway operations
  • In the past, it was often used for staff quarters or as quarry sites for railway needs
  • Today, this land is highly suitable for commercial development (with approval from the Town and Country Planning Department and Local Authorities) because of its high market value
Surplus Land
  • This is land connected to railway operation areas, whether it is currently in use or not
  • It has strong potential to generate income through rental, leasing, or development that benefits the railway industry
Operation Land
  • This land is fully involved in railway operations, such as along railway tracks and within station areas
  • However, income can still be generated along the tracks, provided that safety is always prioritised when granting rental or lease rights
Summary of Land
StateOperationSurplusPocket
Johor4541.59280.40.8
Kedah1300.038.2269.71
Kelantan4824.014.2839.29
Melaka548.5316.141.3
Negeri Sembilan3261.534536.4
Pulau Pinang778.864.3480.35
Pahang4577.22064.58
Perak4856.15480.2195.28
Perlis508.9102.12
Selangor2910.67664.1642.1
Kuala Lumpur12.5130.2111.9
Grand Total
 
1,430
Total Lot/Plot
 
31,035.28
Total Land Area (acres)