Papar railway station (Malaysia)

Papar railway station is a railway station located in Papar, Sabah, Malaysia. It is one of the stations on the Sabah State Railway, which is the only railway system operating on the island of Borneo. The station serves the town of Papar and the surrounding areas, providing passenger and freight transport services.

The station is part of the Tanjung Aru–Tenom railway line, connecting the state capital of Kota Kinabalu to the interior town of Tenom. It plays a vital role in the transportation infrastructure of Sabah, facilitating the movement of people and goods across the region.

Papar railway station provides a stop for local trains running the length of the line. The station itself consists of a station building and platforms. Tickets can be purchased at the station. Passenger services are the primary focus, allowing residents and visitors to travel between towns and cities along the railway line. The station is a relatively simple structure typical of railway stations along the Sabah State Railway line.

The Sabah State Railway and its stations like Papar contribute to the economic and social development of Sabah by providing a cost-effective and accessible mode of transportation for communities in the region.