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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
ECRL communication and signalling systems ready at 15 stations by next year
KUANTAN: The construction of the Communication, Information, and Signalling (CIS) systems, often referred to as the brain and nervous system of the railway, at 15 East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) stations is expected to be completed by March next year. Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak said the stations are located in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang. "The ECRL KotaSAS station is the first to successfully complete the CIS system installation. "Work is ongoing at the Kota Baru station in Kelantan, as well as at other locations. Based on our experience at KotaSAS, it takes about 40 days to complete the installation of CIS components at a single station. "The CIS system installation at all 15 stations in the east coast states is expected to be completed by the end of this year or by the first quarter of next year at the latest. "The CIS system at KotaSAS will serve as the benchmark for implementation across the entire ECRL network," he told reporters at the ECRL KotaSAS Station here today. Darwis was speaking after the first article assessment ceremony, held to mark the successful installation of the CIS systems at the KotaSAS station, making it the first station along the ECRL alignment to complete the installation. In his speech, Darwis said the ECRL's engineering system comprises six key disciplines in train operations namely non-traction power supply, traction power supply, overhead catenary system, and the communication, signalling, and information systems. "I can assure you that the installation and commissioning of these systems adhere to international standards and represent some of the most advanced technology in the rail industry. "The CIS systems are crucial components of the ECRL and will play a pivotal role during its operational and maintenance phases. "These systems not only power the trains and stations but also ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations from automatic train protection and traffic control to real-time passenger information," he said. Meanwhile, CCC-ECRL managing director Deng Bo described the CIS systems as the brain and nervous system of the railway. "The KotaSAS station is the first to be equipped with these critical components. "Today's first-article assessment sets the benchmark for system installation at the remaining 20 ECRL stations, stretching from Kota Baru in Kelantan to Port Klang in Selangor," he said. The CIS system at the KotaSAS station is supported by four main technical rooms, each responsible for managing specific functions. These include communication networks, data and surveillance systems, train movement control, cable connectivity, and lightning protection. Also present were CCC-ECRL Section 14 head Li Qun and CCC-ECRL project director Kong Qi. The ECRL project, which spans Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Selangor, is scheduled to be completed by December next year and begin operations in January 2027.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
KotaSAS station becomes first ECRL stop to complete system installation
KUANTAN: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), the nation's mega rail project, is set to enter a new chapter tomorrow (May 30) with the completion of system installation works at the KotaSas central station here. KotaSAS station is the first along the 665km alignment, which comprises 20 stations, to reach this significant milestone. Notably, the station was also the site of the project's groundbreaking ceremony on Aug 9, 2017, which was officiated by then Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. In a media invitation, China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCC-ECRL), the project's engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contractor, described tomorrow's event as the project's first article assessment ceremony for its communication, information and signalling systems. "It marks the successful completion of communication, information and signalling systems at the ECRL KotaSas station for the operation of passenger and cargo trains. "These systems serve as the 'brain and central nervous system' of the ECRL project, playing a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient train operations," the statement said. Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak and CCC-ECRL managing director Deng Bo are expected to attend the event. The communication, signalling and telecommunications systems are among three critical components required to prepare the ECRL stations for testing and commissioning, scheduled for June next year. Construction began in May last year. The first six-car ECRL Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train for passengers and the first Electric Locomotive (E-Loco) unit for freight are expected to arrive in Malaysia by year-end. The ECRL project, which traverses Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Selangor, linking Kota Baru to the Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal, is slated to begin operations in January 2027. Its extension from Gombak to Port Klang is expected to be operational by January 2028. On May 6, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said construction of the ECRL had reached an overall progress of 82.45 per cent.
