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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
KL to JB ETS launches Aug 2025 — a new era for Singapore-Malaysia travel
After years of anticipation, and a few delays since construction first began back in 2017, you'll finally be able to hop aboard the Electric Train Service (ETS) from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru via the Gemas – JB Sentral route starting Aug 2025. Currently, the diesel-powered train journey between KL and JB takes a sluggish 7 hours. But thanks to this RM9.5 billion electrified double-tracking project, that travel time will be slashed to just 4 hours and 30 minutes. Along the way, expect stops at these stations: Segamat, Kluang, Kulai, and JB Sentral. The trains will cruise along at speeds of up to 140km/h. Malaysia has also received its first ETS 3 train set, and it's designed with passenger comfort in mind. With 312 seats, onboard WiFi, USB charging ports, and generous luggage space, you're set for a cosy journey. This development marks the final phase of the West Coast rail electrification project, first launched in 2011 under the administration of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. The government continues to prioritise this transformative project alongside the Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, which is scheduled to open by Jan 2027, according to Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. About 3K passengers will travel between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur every day once the service is up and running. Meanwhile, as RTS construction picks up steam, citizens should take note: the Jalan Johor Bahru–Endau road will be fully closed from 3 Jun 2025 to 31 Dec 2026. Key roads affected include Jalan Tun Abdul Razak (towards Danga Bay), Jalan Station, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, and Jalan Lingkaran Dalam. Drivers on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak 1 can reroute via the road in front of Masjid Habib Hassan Al-Attas, make a U-turn near Danga City Mall, and then turn left onto Jalan Lingkaran Dalam. Let's hope there will be no more delays this time so we can all enjoy travelling without having to buy a car! New Seletar & Tengah MRT lines could be operational from 2040s The post KL to JB ETS launches Aug 2025 — a new era for Singapore-Malaysia travel appeared first on
The Star
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Loke: New electric trains could be running by August
IPOH: The first two sets of Electric Train Service (ETS3) trains for KTM Bhd's southern sector towards Johor have arrived in Malaysia, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke ( pic ). He said the electric multiple unit (EMU) sets were currently undergoing technical tests, including dynamic and fault-free testing. 'If all the tests proceed smoothly, the trains are expected to begin operations by August. 'Apart from the first two sets, the remaining eight are being assembled in stages at the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) plant in Batu Gajah, Perak. 'All 10 sets are expected to be completed and fully operational by early next year to enhance the country's rail service capacity,' he said in a statement. Earlier yesterday, he visited KTMB's depot in Batu Gajah, which is co-located with the CRRC plant, Bernama reported. Loke said more than 85% of workers at CRRC's Batu Gajah plant are locals, reflecting strong potential for the transfer of knowledge and expertise to local talent. 'This high workforce composition not only contributes to the development of the national rail industry, but also puts Malaysia on a solid track to becoming a regional rail engineering hub in the future. 'The government will remain committed to enhancing the country's public transport system to ensure the convenience and comfort of the people,' he added.
New Straits Times
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Two ETS3 train sets assembled, expected to begin operations in August
IPOH: The first two sets of Electric Train Service (ETS3) trains for the southern line to JB Sentral have arrived in Malaysia and been assembled, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said the electric multiple unit (EMU) sets were currently undergoing technical tests, including dynamic and fault-free testing. "If all the tests proceed smoothly, the trains are expected to begin operations by August. "Apart from the first two sets, the remaining eight are being assembled in stages at the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) plant in Batu Gajah. "All 10 sets are expected to be completed and fully operational by early next year to enhance the country's rail service capacity," he said in a statement yesterday. He said he had earlier visited the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) depot in Batu Gajah. Loke said the CRRC plant in Batu Gajah now employed more than 85 per cent local workers, reflecting strong potential for the transfer of knowledge and expertise to local talent. "This high workforce composition not only contributes to the development of the national rail industry, but also puts Malaysia on a solid track to becoming a regional rail engineering hub in the future. "The government will remain committed to enhancing the country's public transport system to ensure the convenience and comfort of the people," he said. –Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Free Malaysia Today
First two ETS trains for Johor line undergoing tests
Transport minister Loke Siew Fook with one of two ETS3 trains that have been assembled at the plant in Batu Gajah today. (Facebook pic) IPOH : The first two sets of ETS3 trains for the southern line to JB Sentral have been assembled and are undergoing technical tests, says transport minister Loke Siew Fook. 'If all the tests proceed smoothly, the trains are expected to begin operations by August,' he said. 'The remaining eight train sets are being assembled in stages at the plant in Batu Gajah. All 10 sets are expected to be completed and fully operational by early next year to enhance the country's rail service capacity,' he said after visiting the KTM depot in Batu Gajah. The trains are being assembled at the plant of the supplier, China Railway and Rolling Stock Corporation. Loke said more than 85% of the workers were Malaysians, reflecting strong potential for the transfer of knowledge and expertise to local talent.
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Two ETS3 train sets assembled, expected to begin operations in August
IPOH: The first two sets of Electric Train Service (ETS3) trains for the southern line to JB Sentral have arrived in Malaysia and been assembled, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. He said the electric multiple unit (EMU) sets were currently undergoing technical tests, including dynamic and fault-free testing. 'If all the tests proceed smoothly, the trains are expected to begin operations by August. 'Apart from the first two sets, the remaining eight are being assembled in stages at the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) plant in Batu Gajah. 'All 10 sets are expected to be completed and fully operational by early next year to enhance the country's rail service capacity,' he said in a statement here today. Earlier, he visited the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) depot in Batu Gajah. Loke said the CRRC plant in Batu Gajah now employed more than 85 per cent local workers, reflecting strong potential for the transfer of knowledge and expertise to local talent. 'This high workforce composition not only contributes to the development of the national rail industry, but also puts Malaysia on a solid track to becoming a regional rail engineering hub in the future. 'The government will remain committed to enhancing the country's public transport system to ensure the convenience and comfort of the people,' he said.
