THE sky is still dark in Tumpat, with light coming only from street lamps, but at the last railway station in the east coast, people are waiting for the 4.10am shuttle train.
Some of them travel to as far as Kuala Lipis in Pahang, and only a few disembark at any of the 10 stations between the two main stations.
Among the regular commuters are some 100 students of SMK Dabong who live in Kg Slow Pak Long, Kuala Geris, Slow Temiang, as well as the surrounding areas in Kuala Krai, Kelantan. Some of their teachers take the train, too.
About 6.30am, teenagers in school uniforms enter the three coaches pulled by a diesel locomotive. The chilly temperature in the train is warmed up by laughter and chatter as the children discuss their homework. Some students stand next to the doors, taking in the passing scenery as the train travels along Sg Galas and green areas.
Less than an hour later, they disembark at the Dabong station, located 200m from their school.
At 3pm, the students take the same train back to Tumpat, their home. – October 28, 2018.
Students discussing their homework on their way to school aboard the Tumpat-Kuala Lipis shuttle train. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, October 28, 2018.Students and a teacher heading to SMK Dabong in Dabong, Kelantan, after disembarking at a station located 200m away. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, October 28, 2018.A student reciting the Quran aboard the Tumpat-Kuala Lipis shuttle train on her way to school. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, October 28, 2018.Commuters, who start their journey about 4am, getting some shut-eye on the train. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, October 28, 2018.Some 100 students use the Tumpat-Kuala Lipis shuttle train to go to school in Dabong, Kelantan. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, October 28, 2018.Vehicles waiting for the Tumpat-Kuala Lipis shuttle train to pass. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, October 28, 2018.A student enjoying the passing scenery aboard the Tumpat-Kuala Lipis shuttle train. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, October 28, 2018.Students walking towards the train, which they use to travel to school. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, October 28, 2018.People waiting to catch the Tumpat-Kuala Lipis shuttle train to work. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, October 28, 2018.A view of the Tumpat station, which is the last railway station in the east coast. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, October 28, 2018.Students waiting for the train near a rundown gazebo, which serves as a station, in Kuala Krai, Kelantan. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, October 28, 2018.A train making a stop at the Pasir Mas station in Kelantan. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, October 28, 2018.Students of SMK Dabong lining up to board the Tumpat-Kuala Lipis shuttle train. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, October 28, 2018.
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