What a beautiful railway station, it is such a shame it has fallen into such disrepair. A bit of T L C and it could be brought back to its former glory.
Just across the road from Sule Shangrila hotel when we look down the railway overbridge we can see the raliway yard and platforms of Yangon Central Station. It was built in 1877 by the British, destroyed by them to stop Japanese troops from advancing further in 1943 during the World War and then rebuilt in 1947-54 by an architect called Hla Thwin. Rarely will one come across a railway station with such a rich history!
This is a terminus station, with an adjoining port and so is of strategic importance to the economy of the country. Its typical Burmese architecture makes it a heritage structure.
We caught the train about 2.20pm on the day we arrived. The station was easy to find and the trip very interesting. We passed many house, fields full of well culivated vegetables, the end of Yangon airport and Genigo Bazaar where many people sell there fruit. Highly recommended. A relaxing way to see Yangon all for $1 each- it is slightly less but the ticket man keeps the change !
A great way to travel in a slow train being the equivalent of a metro - although running very slow.
Plenty of photo opportunities and to meet all kinds of Myamar people.
Of a building built and used during colonial times and still busy today .Tourista and locals buying tickets .
