🚉From War Wounds to Working Rails: Segamat’s Iron Bridge Since 1909

#springitinerary Segamat Old Iron Railway Bridge – A Steel Sentinel of History. 📍 Location: Segamat River, Segamat District, Johor, Malaysia 🛤️ Built: 1909 | Status:Still operational for KTM intercity trains 🚂 A Bridge Through Time This 110+ year-old iron truss bridge is a living relic of Malaysia’s colonial-era railway, with stories etched in its rusted beams: WWII Sabotage:Nicknamed Jambatan Putus ("Broken Bridge") after Japanese forces destroyed sections in 1942 to stall Allied advances. Later repaired, but scars remain. -Flood Survivor: In 2006, monsoon waters rose to the bridge’s deck—yet it stood firm. -Active Route: Still used by KTM trains from KL to Singapore, rattling daily over its original framework. 🌉 Engineering & Architecture - Design: Pratt truss structure with steel girders and timber sleepers. - River Crossings: Spans the Segamat River, offering scenic views of muddy monsoon swells. - Mural Link: A nearby 100m mural bridges past and present, showing a 1954 steam train facing a modern ETS train. 📸 Why Visit? ✅ Nostalgic Photos: Rusted iron against jungle greenery = moody backdrops. ✅ Trainspotting:Catch vintage KTM diesels rumbling past (schedule ahead!). ✅ Hidden History: Few know its WWII sabotage tales—ask locals for lore. ⚠️ Visiting Tips - Safety:No pedestrian walkways—admire from riverbanks or Segamat Waterfront. - Best Time: Sunrise/sunset for golden light on the ironwork. - Nearby: Pair with the Segamat Mural Trailnd new KTM station.