Noticed that it stopped at Tasik Selatan too ! How they're going to manage it since they only have 2 platforms there ? Ticket inspectors standing by ? But the 6-cars trains will cover the whole length of the station.

I'm not surprised if one of these days those angry mobs tired of waiting there will just gate-crash the ETS transit just to get to KL-Sentral or more realistically some of the commuters will accidentally board it, thinking that finally KTMB has bought more trains for Komuter. (Not everyone read forum/news on transportation btw)

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But the pricing scheme is at least smart enough, skewed for long distance travels and discourages short ones.

KL Sentral - BTS = $9.00 ETS
KL Sentral - BTS = $4.20 ERL (at 2 TPH) and I suspect faster
KL Sentral - BTS = $1.00 Komuter (at whatever TPH KTM feels like giving you)

I smell something weird here, it's written "Ipoh-KL in less than 2 hours", but the schedule itself showing that the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 2 mins.
:lol: By KL they mean Kuala Lumpur station right? :lol:

Maybe this is because RM8 is for ETS Basic Fee?

To recap, these are the facilities that they have on board the ETS.

- TV

- Cafeteria

- Disabled friendly toilets and priority seating for them.

- CCTV on all coaches

- Power socket (one for each seat row of 2 passengers)

In future, the service can be extended to Butterworth when Ipoh-Padang Besar EDTP completes.

More ETS trips during Raya
Thursday August 12, 2010
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/8/12/nation/6844101&sec=nation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Electric Train Services (ETS) inter-city trips will be increased during the Raya season if there is demand.

KTM Bhd president Dr Aminuddin Adnan said trips between Ipoh and Seremban would continue but the service could be extended subject to customer demand.

”We can have between eight to 10 trains running daily,” he told reporters during a familiarisation trip from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

He said that five trains would depart from Ipoh and Seremban daily. The ETS begins operating today.

There will be 10 trips between Ipoh and Seremban at RM30 for a one-way journey.

Dr Aminuddin said the promotion rate of RM30 one-way could be permanent depending on market demand.

“RM30 is a very competitive price based on the services and travelling speed of the train,” he said.

“We will review the price after the six-month promotional period,” he added.

Dr Aminuddin also said ETS would launch its online ticketing services next month to attract more customers.

“Customers will get discounts if they book through the Internet,” he added.

Perak executive council member Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon said the new train service would be a boon for the tourism industry.

ETS An Alternative Mode Of Transport During Aidilfitri - Kong
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysians celebrating Aidilfitri in Ipoh have been urged to use the Electric Train Service (ETS) as an alternative mode of transport.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha was confident that ETS which could reach speed of up to 160 km/h would attract the public as it would take only two hours to reach Ipoh.

"I hope the people will use ETS during Aidilfitri, Deepavali, Christmas and Chinese New Year," he said when launching ETS at Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station here Thursday.

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) had fixed the promotion ticket at RM30 one-way for the Kuala Lumpur-Ipoh trip until February.

Kong said the ticket would be priced at RM45.40 one-way after the promotion period ends.

Discounts would be given to senior citizens, children, the disabled and government retirees.

ETS comes in two types namely Transit and Express service.

Transit will stop at Kuala Lumpur, Rawang, Tanjung Malim, Behrang, Slim River, Sungkai, Tapah Road, Kampar and Batu Gajah before reaching Ipoh.

Express service will stop at Kuala Lumpur, Tanjung Malim, Kampar, Batu Gajah and Ipoh.

Two trains will depart Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station and two will depart Ipoh Station while the other is the Ipoh-Seremban service.

Meanwhile, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) president Dr Aminuddin Adnan said it expects 3,500 people to use ETS daily during the Aidilfitri period.

He said ETS would start with two daily services and would be increased to eight daily depending on demand.

ETS is the first train equipped with closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and can save two hours travelling time compared to express buses and inter-city trains.

Each of the six South Korean-made train coaches costing RM48 million can accommodate 350 passengers one-way.

-- BERNAMA

ETS concession fare until next year
By LESTER KONG Friday August 13, 2010

KUALA LUMPUR: The Electric Train Services (ETS) RM30 concession fare has been extended to Feb 28, to ensure cheap rides throughout the festive season from Hari Raya to Chinese New Year next year.

“ETS is a much awaited service by the rakyat and they have responded well since Monday,” Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha said when launching ETS’ commercial operations yesterday.

With the ETS, passengers can get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh in just two hours.

The full journey, from Seremban to Ipoh, takes three hours.

Kong said the ministry had also set a maximum limit of 20sen per km to be implemented after the end of the concession period.

“The rates will be raised after the concession period. But maybe not to 20sen per km, maybe only 18sen,” he said.

A one-way trip at 18sen per km from here would cost RM45.40 to Ipoh and RM21.10 to Seremban, Kong estimated.

However, these fares would not take into account a RM4 fee for reservation and air-conditioning.

“There are some additional char*ges but we are studying it. We have not confirmed anything yet,” he said.

Meanwhile, Kong said the proposal to put a co-driver or a chaperone on school buses to prevent children from being victimised had to be studied.

“We can suggest a lot of things but we have to consider the cost and practicality,” he said.

He was commenting on a suggestion by Women, Family and Com*munity Development Minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil last week to have chaperones as a safety measure.

Kong said that a better way was to teach children about the risks to their safety, including sexual harassment.

Electric train service on a roll
By JAGDEV SINGH SIDHU Friday August 13, 2010
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/8/13/business/6849374&sec=business

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A new electric train is pictured at the KTM station in Kuala Lumpur.
- Star pic by AZHAR MAHFOF

KTM plans to put company back on profitability track

KUALA LUMPUR: KTM Bhd expects its newly-launched electric trains servicing Ipoh and KL, and later the entire train service along the electrified double tracks, to be profitable. The company is planning a restructure to be more efficient and return to profitability by 2013.

The electric train sets (ETS) that now ply the route are on the books of another government company and not on KTM’s balance sheet. KTM president Dr Aminuddin Adnan said the company was looking at making an operating profit from the Ipoh-KL route once its new fare was accepted.

The ETS service between Ipoh and KL started yesterday and, for the first six months, the fare offered to passengers is at a promotional price of RM30 one way.

“At the moment the KL-Ipoh route is fully booked,’’ he told StarBiz on Wednesday, adding that the KL to Seremban line experienced peak traffic for the commuter service during the rush hours.

KTM has started with 10 return trips daily for its Ipoh-KL service and plans are on the table for the number of return trips to rise to 16.

KTM has proposed that the fare along the journey be raised to 20 sen a km which would then bump up fares to RM50, which it feels is essential for its service to be profitable.

Its proposed fare needs ministerial approval, which has so far not been forthcoming as the Government said it wanted to cap the cost of a ticket to RM30 to encourage usage of trains.

KTM posted a loss of RM118.9mil for its 2008 financial year.

Aminuddin said KTM had ordered 40 new locomotives to cater for the upgraded rail service on completion of the electrified double tracking project. KTM expects to see a bump in revenue and usage of the expanded tracks once the service starts in 2014.

The MMC Corp-Gamuda consortium had won the job for the double tracking and electrification of the 329km Ipoh-Padang Besar stretch for RM12.5bil. Work is 43% complete as at July 2010. The Ipoh-Padang Besar project is expected to be completed at the end of 2013.

Upgrades on other parts of the rail network in Peninsular Malaysia are also being done. Ircon International Ltd has bagged the RM3.45bil Seremban-Gemas electrified double-tracking project which is scheduled for completion in 2012.

The final link for electrification and upgrade is the Gemas-Johor Baru stretch. The cost of that project is reported at RM8bil and has been slotted for completion under the 10th Malaysia Plan. The award of the contract would be given out soon, according to reports.

Once the double tracking routes are opened, KTM will run similar electric train sets between those destinations. Aminuddin said the cost of operations would also be lower with the use of electric train sets and hopes KTM would boost its operating profit once trains along those routes are up and running.

Aminuddin said KTM was seeing an annual growth in traffic of 10% per annum and was expecting that growth rate to increase once electric trains start plying the electrified double tracking route.

He said demand for freight services, which now account for the bulk of KTM’s revenue, along the double tracking project would increase. He said there was huge demand for freight services into Malaysia from southern Thailand.

First day of ETS operation

ETS ticket office at KL Sentral
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Platform 2
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The journey

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Arrive at Ipoh station
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ETS ticket office at Ipoh station
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Good to hear that it's fully booked. Perhaps the rm1 profit target will be met soon enough.

^^

There is great deal of interest, especially in Ipoh. Look at this counter at Ipoh station.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/Nissan_FUGA/KTM/DSC04495.jpg

Edit : Add video

This is my video on board the ETS from KL to Ipoh.

GmJ_oaxb2eU

At 140 km/h.

KTM banks on double tracking
By JAGDEV SINGH SIDHU Saturday August 14, 2010
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/8/14/business/6855667&sec=business

THE next phase of the public transportation upgrade in Malaysia has kicked off with KTM Bhd launching its electric train service between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh. But the biggest challenge for the railway operator is to prove that the electrified double tracking project will not be a white elephant.

KTM, which will undertake a restructuring to return to profitability, is counting on the double tracking project to deliver earnings, and to do so, it is making sure the tracks are well utilised. “This is a good investment by the Government,’’ says KTM president Dr Aminuddin Adnan.

He dispels concerns that the hugely costly project will be a waste, as he says demand for rail services in the country currently exceeds supply. To match the demand, KTM will be ordering 40 more locomotives, both electric and diesel, to meet the increased capacity brought on by the double tracking project from the start of 2014.

The company will be looking at utilising solely electric trains along the electrified tracks, given the lower cost of operations. The diesel locomotives being ordered will be used for the non-electrified portions of the peninsula’s rail network.

The northern section of the double tracking project will be completed by end-2013 and the line to Johor Baru by 2016.

The MMC Corp Bhd-Gamuda Bhd consortium is working on the double tracking and electrification of the 329km Ipoh-Padang Besar stretch for RM12.5bil.

In terms of significant structures along that stretch, the consortium, as of July, has completed 43% of the tunnelling works (the 3.3km Berapit tunnel and 300m Larut tunnel) in Perak, 36% of structural works for new Swing Bridge in Prai, Penang, and 73% of the Bukit Merah viaduct in Perak.

Ircon International Ltd has bagged the RM3.45bil Seremban-Gemas electrified double-tracking project, which is scheduled for completion in 2012.

The final link for electrification and upgrade is the Gemas-Johor Baru stretch. The cost of that package is reported to be RM8bil and it is slated for completion under the 10th Malaysia Plan. The contract will be awarded soon, reports say.

The double tracking project is expected to ferry more passengers along the railway lines of the country, and is off to a good start with the rail service between KL and Ipoh fully booked during the intital stage.

However, industry experts say most of the demand will be concentrated in selected areas closer to the urban centres. “The Ipoh to KL route and the outlying suburban areas should see healthy passenger travel,’’ said a source.

KTM is hoping that with the faster travel offered by the electric train sets (ETS), people will switch from cars, buses and aeroplanes to rail.

One other benefit KTM has in that regard is that train stations in the major stops along the route are located in the centre of town, which makes travelling and access much easier for train passengers.

KTM, which Aminuddin says is seeing an annual traffic growth of 10%, is expecting that rate to increase once it allows other operators to ply its routes. “We are looking to do that so KTM can get more than the 10% growth,’’ he explains.

Currently The Eastern & Oriental Express (E&O) operates an independent train service between Singapore and Bangkok, carrying passengers in luxury on a scenic ride through Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. KTM gets a fee for allowing the train to use its tracks.

Another reason why he feels people will make the switch is because of the increasing cost of fuel. With fuel prices expected to increase in the future domestically, Aminuddin hopes people will instead rely on trains for their current transportation needs.

While getting more people on trains would be important, it is essential for KTM to get more freight onto the rail tracks as freight services account for the bulk of the company’s revenue. Revenue from intercity travel and the commuter service, if added together, is however higher.

But industry officials say there is an ready market for freight to be carted along the tracks once the double tracking project is completed. “There is good freight forecast from Port Klang and the inland port at Nilai,’’ says a source.

Its been pointed out that the adoption of “metre gauge” tracks allows for freight trains to continue operating on the new double tracks alongside the passenger-use ETS.

KTMB is said to currently run 37 freight services daily, of which about 70% are concentrated in the northern sector. “There is a ready freight market that will utilise the double track in the northern region as Penang Port is the only available port to Thailand that’s located on the west of the peninsula,’’ says a source.

Upgrades at Penang Port, along with its supporting infrastructure, is being undertaken to add capacity for handling an expected boost in freight once the double tracking project for the northern stretch is completed.

Aminuddin adds that the electrified double tracking project can also draw more cargo into Malaysia from southern Thailand.

The improvements the double tracking project will bring offers KTM an opportunity to return to profitability. That task, however, will be tough to accomplish. But Aminuddin, who says a restructuring exercise is in the pipeline to make the company more efficient and profitable after 2013, believes the lower cost of operating electric trains will help.

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No english?..No understand..

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No english?..No understand..
^^ No Giliran = Queue No.

Kaunter = Counter (Number)

Kampar-KL, RM26... compared the bus fare (RM15.10), if concession is over, RM40 is possible... ETS is far more expensive than bus already, I doubt KTMB ability to challenge the express bus in long-haul commuting market. From what I see from the photo, it's second class seat is smaller than express bus VIP seat, from Kampar, still RM 15.10. I don't know the price from Ipoh to KL, but I guess ETS fare is 150% and above of the bus fares. Passengers may rather take Antarabandar than ETS because Antarabandar is RM20 from Kampar to KL in 2nd Class, RM10 in 3rd Class.

Maybe the fare can run lower if passenger demand become stable (I mean every train are fully booked).

If KTMB buy electric locomotives (as suggested in The Star news report), then we can see improvements on antarabandar as well. Imagine coach hauled by electric locomotive...

Kampar-KL, RM26... compared the bus fare (RM15.10), if concession is over, RM40 is possible... ETS is far more expensive than bus already, I doubt KTMB ability to challenge the express bus in long-haul commuting market. From what I see from the photo, it's second class seat is smaller than express bus VIP seat, from Kampar, still RM 15.10. I don't know the price from Ipoh to KL, but I guess ETS fare is 150% and above of the bus fares. Passengers may rather take Antarabandar than ETS because Antarabandar is RM20 from Kampar to KL in 2nd Class, RM10 in 3rd Class.

Maybe the fare can run lower if passenger demand become stable (I mean every train are fully booked).

I think they r trying to profit as much as possible from their ETS line. After Ipoh-Padang Besar line completed, hopefully the will drop their fare to be competitive with bus fare. Coz i dont think rm50-60 for kl-penang trip in ETS is reasonable.

For this ETS service.. Is it possible to book the ticket in advance same like intercity service or you can only buy the tix on the day that u will board the train??

This is true sad. News reports said the 1st ETS trip from KL on launching date just managed to get 10 passengers, while another passenger told the reporter saying that he felt being cheated because the train took 2hr 20 minutes to reach from KL to Ipoh, not 2 hr as promised. Everyone feels that the price is expensive. I would rather hope KTMB replaces all shuttle trains with ETS trains and maintains the fare same as the shuttle train fare.

source of the news report:http://www.guangming.com.my/node/79735

If bus fares are cheaper than the train fares, the trains must spend lesser time in terms of travel time. A simple business approach!

I just bought a ticket back to pg from kl. Firefly...it cost me RM 90 for return ticket.
one way? RM45
can the double track even match this price when it's ready?
kl-ipoh already cost RM 30 at promotional price and RM 45.40 standard price.
Who's going to take the train?

And the time to travel...like rs25 posted, it's not even 2 hours as claimed to be
disappointed...

I just bought a ticket back to pg from kl. Firefly...it cost me RM 90 for return ticket.
one way? RM45
can the double track even match this price when it's ready?
kl-ipoh already cost RM 30 at promotional price and RM 45.40 standard price.
Who's going to take the train?

And the time to travel...like rs25 posted, it's not even 2 hours as claimed to be
disappointed...

Double tracking is just the infrastructure and it is not just ETS alone.

With the completion of double tracking, not just ETS will be introduced, intercity services (the current diesel service) will be improved due to the double track layout compared to current single track.

At the moment, RM 17 is the cheapest you can from KTM (Intercity, not ETS) for KL-Butterworth. Of course, if ETS eventually reaches Butterworth, it would be more expensive.

Likewise, the cheapest ticket to Ipoh using diesel train is RM 12 on KTM Intercity (Antarabandar). ETS costs RM 30 for the same trip (promotion).

Double tracking is just the infrastructure and it is not just ETS alone.

With the completion of double tracking, not just ETS will be introduced, intercity services (the current diesel service) will be improved due to the double track layout compared to current single track.

At the moment, RM 17 is the cheapest you can from KTM (Intercity, not ETS) for KL-Butterworth. Of course, if ETS eventually reaches Butterworth, it would be more expensive.

Likewise, the cheapest ticket to Ipoh using diesel train is RM 12 on KTM Intercity (Antarabandar). ETS costs RM 30 for the same trip (promotion).

But the travelling time would be like double as the top speed is like 90 kmph?
One has to consider the time taken, and the cost as well....

Lets just hope the ridership increases and then the fare can be revised when there's enough riders

Thumbs-up for new Seremban-Ipoh train service
Story and photos by CHARLES FERNANDEZ Saturday August 21, 2010

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PASSENGERS were pleased when they boarded the train from Seremban to Ipoh in the newly launched Electric Train Service (ETS).

Beginning from the Seremban station, there were only fewer than 10 passengers, but when the train — looking like an upgraded version of the present KTM Komuter trains — approached the Nilai and Bandar Tasik Selatan stations, there were many waiting on the platform to board the ETS.

This ETS was much awaited by the people. The response, especially from KL Sentral onwards, was encouraging as it took passengers to Ipoh in just two hours.

The inaugural train service from Seremban at 5.55pm on Aug 12, took just 45 minutes to KL Sentral and the full journey to Ipoh was less than three hours.

Previously, it took passengers who travelled on the shuttle service, about three hours from just Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh.

Passengers who were on the inaugural Seremban-Ipoh route when interviewed said the service was excellent. They hope the ticket price would be capped at RM38 to encourage more people to use the service.

Currently, there’s only one service — at 5.55pm but travellers can look forward to a 10.55am service which is scheduled to be launched soon.

More importantly, the passengers were relieved that the ETS has finally taken off. It was supposed to have started in December last year. Then it was postponed to April, July and finally the first week of August.

Passengers were on a promotional rate of RM30 for the KL-Ipoh route and RM38 for the Seremban-Ipoh route.

The promised wifi connectivity was not available and the food bar in the middle coach was not operational yet.

Once these are in place, passengers who decide on this mode of transport fear that it would not be at the promotional price any more. They fear that there could be an increase in the fare when the promotion ends in February next year.

The ETS RM30 concession fare from KL-Ipoh has been extended to Feb 28 to ensure cheap rides throughout the festive season from this Hari Raya right up to Chinese New Year next year.

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Normdas buying a ticket at the counter in Seremban for the trip to Ipoh.

Normdas Khairul, 29, a lecturer in Alor Gajah, was the first to buy an ETS ticket at the Seremban counter. He said the service was a blessing as he was a frequent traveller to Batu Gajah.

“Prevously, it would take me more than six hours, now it is all done in less than four hours, It is cheaper, faster and a convenient mode of travel. I hope they will keep the ticket price low to encourage more users,’’ said Normdas.

As for Hizam Harun, 52, and his wife Khalidah Hasiah, 49, from Butterworth, the ETS has reduced their travelling time.

“We used to drive twice a month to visit my son who is studying in a college in Malacca. Now I just have to drive until Ipoh and hop onto the ETS. It is so convenient. At least I can relax for three hours before getting to Malacca,’’ said Hizam.

The couple took the ETS from Ipoh in the morning and were back in Ipoh on the same day.

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2010/8/21/central/train3.jpg

Conducive environment: Some of the Muslim
passengers breaking fast on board the train.

University Islam Antarabangsa student Muhd Hazziq, 19, was on the ETS for the fun of it.

“I love to try anything that is new. My college is in Nilai and I stay in Kuala Lumpur. I went to Seremban just to try the ETS and did not mind paying the RM16 fare. Usually my fare is RM4.70 from Nilai to Kuala Lumpur on the komuter,’’ said Muhd Hazziq.

He said he would keep the ETS ticket as part of his collection.

Like Muhd Hazziq, Normaliana Roslan, 20, from Uniten in Bandar Muadzam Shah in Pahang and who was travelling to Ipoh, said the ETS was more comfortable than the bus.

Australian Tom Ord, 59, and Briton Tom Harvey, 49, said although they found the service convenient, they were, however, disappointed because there was no wi-fi service.

“Due to the nature of my job, I use the laptop most of the time. I travel often and hope the next time around, there is wi-fi connection,’’ said Harvey.

Ord was, however, disappointed because there was a lack of signages and information at KL Sentral to inform passengers the time the train was arriving.

“The area was also dark and I had to move through several barricades to get to the platform. The lack of information on the new services was rather disheartening,’’ added Ord.

Another passenger S. Kanapathy, 36, loves the comfort and the fact that he can keep his schedules.

“The fare at RM30 is reasonable. Hopefully, they would cap it at that. I am home every weekend. Usually I take the shuttle service and now the ETS saves me time. I hope the ETS keeps to its schedule,’’ said Kanapathy.

As for Yvonne Blake, 50, she was just checking out the ETS.

“I drive to Ipoh during weekends to vist my parents. If the train can reduce my travelling time, then I would just forget about driving,’’ said Blake.

Other passengers said they opted for the train because of the availability of toilets compared with express buses on long journeys where they had to stop at rest areas along the highways.

The ETS is equipped with two unisex and two disabled toilets, a buffet carriage, two closed-circuit television cameras per coach and two liquid crystal displays per coach, for advertising and information purposes.

There are five sets of six-car trains and it stops at Nilai, Bandar Tasik Selatan, KL Sentral, Tg Malim, Tapah, Kampar and Batu Gajah stations.

For more information, visit, http://www.ets-train.com.my/

New KTM trains set to improve recent poor service
Friday August 27, 2010
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/8/27/nation/6931131&sec=nation

PETALING JAYA: KTM Berhad has apologised to all KTM Komuter passengers for its recent poor performance.

In an official statement yesterday, its senior corporate communications acting manager Mohd Fazil Ismail said this was due to the inadequate number of operating train sets.

“We need at least 31 sets of trains to operate the 15-minute and 30-minute intervals but sometimes, less than that are available for daily operations,” he said.

Mohd Fazil said all available and functioning train sets were being utilised now.

“But when some do not meet daily operational requirements, KTM will have to make do with the available trains and cancel other services,” he added.

“All 18 ten-year-old sets have been refurbished and are currently operating. We will continue refurbishing the other 15 sets by the second quarter of next year,” said Fazil.

He said the Government had also approved the acquisition of 38 sets of six-car trains, expected to be delivered between November next year and April 2012 in stages.

“Our intervals will then be improved from 30 minutes to 7.5 minutes,” he said.

Food packs for KTM commuters for Ramadan
2010/08/30
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/30mmk/Article/

http://www.nst.com.my/articles/30mmk/single

Dr Aminuddin Adnan distributes food packs to commuters
at KL Sentral station. — Picture by Mohd Yusni Ari

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) Bhd is giving away food packs to commuters at selected stations during Ramadan.

The distribution of food packs, which started on Augu 11, will continue until tomorrow.

Five hundred packs are given away per day at each station which includes KL Sentral, Bank Negara, and Bandar Tasik Selatan.

"We hope the programme will help the commuters, especially the Muslims, who have to break fast on the train," said KTM Bhd president Dr Aminuddin Adnan. The programme has been held annually since 2005.

The food packs, which contain a bottle of water, dates and a piece of cake, are distributed from 6pm to 7.30pm daily.

Aminuddin said the public response to KTM's electric train service (ETS), which started on Aug 12, had been overwhelming, with the sale of tickets reaching RM43,000 on the fifth day. -- By Masriwanie Muhamading

BREAKING NEWS:
Electric trains for KTMB routes in west coast of peninsula Malaysia in 5 years
2010/08/31
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/KTMBtohaveelectrictrainsforroutesinwestcoastofpeninsulaMalaysia/Article/

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) will introduce electric trains for its intercity service for routes in the west coast of the peninsula in five years.

Its general manager (Intercity service), Mohd Zain Mat Taha, said the service would be introduced for the Seremban-Gemas and Ipoh-Padang Besar routes.

"The electric trains will replace the locomotive coaches," he told reporters at a Merdeka eve celebration organised by the KTMB Intercity service.

However, he said the locomotive coaches would still be used for its east coast route as the railway tracks there had yet to have electric cables.

The programme for the Merdeka eve celebration involved the participation of more than 47 students and teachers from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Sri Damansara, members of the media and KTMB staff. - Bernama

^^Next 5 years, Gemas-JB still not electrified...
Please expedite this project!!

Are they going to buy Electric Loco from China? Again?

Apa pasal ngn Gemas-JB ..projek Seremban-Gemas masih di jalani..tunggu siap projek tu dulu
Projek EDT ke west coast of peninsula sepatutnya boleh di lancar selalu!
Apa kata starting from KL - Mentakab - Kuantan..

According to ECER project
http://www.ecerdc.com/ecerdc/trans-d5.htm

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Passengers receive Raya goodies from KTM
Thursday September 9, 2010

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Festive treat: Dr Aminuddin (third from right) and Mohd Zain (second from
right) handing out Hari Raya goodies to KTM passengers boarding the
Senandung Wau 28 train to Tumpat.

PASSENGERS of the KTM Senandung Wau 28 heading to Tumpat in Kelantan from the KL Sentral station yesterday were in for a treat when they received Hari Raya goodies — courtesy of KTM Berhad before embarking on their journey.

KTM Berhad president Dr Aminuddin Adnan said 5,000 goodie bags were handed out to passengers of the KTM commuter and KTM Intercity yesterday in appreciation of their support and loyalty.

“Despite increasing the number of seats by 18,000 for the festive season this year, 80% of the 140,000 tickets have already been sold,” he said, adding that tickets to the East Coast until Sept 18 were completely sold out.

“We urge passengers to be careful with their belongings and to arrive at least half an hour before the train is scheduled to leave to avoid being disappointed,” he added.

KTM Intercity passenger Sudirman, 27, who was returning to Gua Musang to celebrate Hari Raya with his family, said he was pleasantly surprised to receive the goodies from KTMB while Nadarajah Kumaran, 54, who was heading south to Segamat said he travelled by KTM frequently as it was a much safer way to travel, as opposed to driving or taking a bus.

“Some of the other activities organised by KTMB during the fasting month include giving away of dates to passengers, the buka puasa ceremony in Singapore and National Day celebrations in Ipoh,” said KTM Intercity general manager Mohd Zain Mat Taha, adding that such events were carried out every year in conjunction with the festive season.

The family of KTM worker Marzuki Abdul Latif who died last month due to stomach ulcer was not forgotten during the festivities.

His wife, Khatijah Mohammad, 41, thanked KTMB for their contribution and was in tears as she received the donation and hamper.

KTMB launched the Express Train Service recently which travels the KL-Ipoh and Seremban-Ipoh routes with a promotional price of RM30 until Feb 28 next year.

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Ipoh-KLS RM45, Butterworth-KLS RM90 for second class?!
Butterworth-Johor Bahru RM180 for second class?!!

It is reasonable if govt going to set minimum wage for KL-Selangor in RM 3000, and ETS is as fast as Shinkansen. LOLz...

What has KLIA transit got to do with KTM? *confused*

SEJARAH TERCIPTA
http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2010&dt=0920&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_02.htm

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Sultan Azlan Shah melambai tangan ketika berlepas dari Stesen Kereta Api
Kuala Lumpur untuk pulang ke Ipoh, semalam. Turut kelihatan Tuanku Bainun.
– utusan/MOHD. NOOR AMIN

SULTAN Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah mencipta sejarah selaku sultan pertama menggunakan Perkhidmatan Tren Elektrik (ETS) dari Kuala Lumpur ke Ipoh, semalam.

Keberangkatan baginda yang turut diiringi Raja Permaisuri Tuanku Bainun dan Mufti Perak, Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria nyata menarik perhatian rakyat jelata di Stesen Kereta Api Kuala Lumpur dan Stesen Kereta Api Ipoh yang turut mengambil kesempatan merakamkan wajah dan bersalaman dengan baginda berdua.

Sultan Azlan Shah mencemar duli dengan hanya duduk di gerabak biasa menyifatkan perjalanan selama dua jam itu sebagai perjalanan yang bagus.

Ipoh-KLS RM45, Butterworth-KLS RM90 for second class?!
Butterworth-Johor Bahru RM180 for second class?!!

It is reasonable if govt going to set minimum wage for KL-Selangor in RM 3000, and ETS is as fast as Shinkansen. LOLz...

have to wait till 2020 when all the wages are reasonable for the first world country.
perhaps have to wait till 2020 anymore for shinkansen to be in malaysia.
hahaha.

Perak Suggests Introduction Of Ipoh-Lumut Train Service

LUMUT, Sept 20 (Bernama) - The Transport Ministry will be requested to carry out a study on the feasibility of having a train service between Ipoh and Lumut to spur development, especially in the Manjung district, Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.

"The idea (train service) was mooted by me following the rapid development in Manjung and Lumut where there is a need for another fast and efficient transport service," he added.

He said the proposed train service would be able to bring more tourists to the Lumut-Pangkor tourism zone, as well as provide an alternative transportation of goods from and to the Lumut Port.

The proposal had been handed over to Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha, he told reporters after closing a motivation camp for students at SJKT Mukim Pundut here.

Zambry said Manjung was the most rapidly developing district in Perak and that the presence of the train service would further enhance its development, as well as boost its tourism sector.

He said Lumut and Pangkor Island were popular destinations for tourists, adding that the availability of the train service would attract more tourists to the place.

-- BERNAMA

It should be Batu Gajah-Seri Iskandar-Lumut since Batu Gajah KTMB International Complex will be a land port in the future.

I Think its a good idea!!The Kinta valley can use something like the klang valley commuter train services,instead of a LRT or MRT system that will never be !

KL studies high-speed Singapore rail link
Published: 2010/09/21Share









Malaysia’s government is studying the viability of a high-speed rail system to connect greater Kuala Lumpur to Singapore with a traveling time of two hours, according to an exhibition in the capital.

The study will be led by the Land Public Transport Commission and the Economic Planning Unit, which will present the results to Malaysia’s cabinet in early January, the display shows.

The Cabinet will consider a study on a mass rail project for Kuala Lumpur by the end of this year, according to the exhibition.

The scheme could cost a total RM45 billion, comprising RM36 billion of infrastructure and RM9 billion of operating assets including trains, the display shows. -- Bloomberg

Why Gov waste money on double tracking??? ETS is like no help on reducing the traveling time... and its kind of expensive for such medium speeds train...

At least they can increase frequency and allow passengers the flexibility of choosing which time they want to travel at. :) And the Komuter system can be expanded too. Also, think of it this way. With double tracking, KTM becomes more competitive. This allows them to increase market share compared to if they had only a single track. With increased competitiveness, there is job security too.

Frankly though, don't think its such a fantastic idea to have Komuter spread so far. What would be nice is to have things like Komuter KL, Komuter Ipoh, Komuter Johor that would feature interchanges between the various states. For example, Komuter KL and Komuter Ipoh can both terminate at Tanjung Malim. Here passengers can transfer trains if they want. Or if they want to skip the having to change, just take the ETS straight to wherever they want to go.

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Frankly though, don't think its such a fantastic idea to have Komuter spread so far. What would be nice is to have things like Komuter KL, Komuter Ipoh, Komuter Johor that would feature interchanges between the various states. For example, Komuter KL and Komuter Ipoh can both terminate at Tanjung Malim. Here passengers can transfer trains if they want. Or if they want to skip the having to change, just take the ETS straight to wherever they want to go.[/QUOTE]

MRT thats what i have in mind it a independent commuter system linking lumut -batu gajah to ipoh:)Of course linking it with the the main northsouth tracks.

Most definitely possible. But Komuter KL already has quite a bad service and they're seemingly expanding further and further out now. First with the extension to Tanjung Malim and Batu Caves, then in a few years to Senawang. Seems to be pushing further south. So to avoid overly long trips, it would be better to segregate Komuter into districts as I explained above. :)

Why Gov waste money on double tracking??? ETS is like no help on reducing the traveling time... and its kind of expensive for such medium speeds train...

try take the train during any festive season and compare it to highway travel, you'll see which one is the fastest. ETS for me is a good project but the problem is the ticket is too expensive. What i like to see is the ticket price is similar to express buses. From KL to IPOH for RM30 is too much. Maybe they will reduce the price once ipoh - padang besar line completed.

Govt to give rail land for free
2010/09/30 By S. Ista Kyra
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/29ktmb/Article/

IPOH: After months of negotiations over the price for the release of a piece of railway reserve land in Kuala Sepetang, Taiping, to the Perak government, the Federal Government has finally decided to hand it over for free.

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, in announcing this, said the Transport Ministry had waived the RM37 million price for the 94.5ha Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) reserve land between Taiping and Kuala Sepetang (then known as Port Weld).

"After months of negotiations and discussions, the Federal Government has in a generous gesture agreed to the release of the land without a single sen," he told reporters after closing the three-month long Warriors Day pledge here yesterday.

The status of the land -- where more than 600 families have been residing before World War 2 -- had been in limbo after the Perak government decided the price set by the Federal government early this year was just too exorbitant.

The state government maintained that the land was not going to be used for commercial purposes and asked the Railway Asset Corporation to review the price in the interest of the people.

Zambry said the state was now looking to solve the housing problem of the hundreds of squatter families in the area.

He added that the state was awaiting a detailed report from the Larut, Matang and Selama district office.

He also presented RM50,000, on behalf of the state government, as a contribution to the Warrior's Day collection fund. The fund, initiated in July, now totalled RM150,000 in donations from corporate bodies, political parties and the public.

The money would be channelled to help veterans, wounded soldiers and their families.

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Is it in Singapore?

@ Singapore
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Inter-city train to help solve commuter delays and breakdowns
Friday October 1, 2010
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/10/1/nation/7135664&sec=nation

KUALA LUMPUR: A KTM intercity train that plies the Kuala Lumpur-Ipoh route will be used from Monday to overcome the problems of delays and breakdowns of the KTM commuter service.

The train would be used on weekdays, three times a day during peak period on the train route from Seremban to Sungai Buloh, said KTM Bhd president Dr Aminuddin Adnan.

Dr Aminuddin said the train which has six coaches could accommodate 700 passengers, double the number on a regular KTM commuter train.

“We will provide the service until the old commuter trains are repaired or refurbished,” he said adding that they accommodated 60,000 to 70,000 passengers during peak hours daily. He was responding to public complaints on train delays which were highlighted by The Star Metro Central on Monday.

The coach will leave Seremban at 6.15 am and reach KL Sentral at 7.30 am and Sungai Buloh at 7.50am. In the evening, it will leave Sentul at 6.30pm and reach KL Sentral at 6.45pm and Seremban at 8pm.

Although the train is from the KTM premium fleet, passengers will pay the normal rate, Dr Aminuddin said at the KTM Bhd headquarters Hari Raya celebration yesterday.

Recently, the Government had allocated funds for refurbishing some of the trains, he said adding that they were surprised by the sudden surge in passenger volume following the hike in petrol price.

In the long-term, the Government has approved the purchase of 38 six-car sets which would start operations in January 2012, he said.

On another issue, Dr Aminuddin said KTM Bhd was also looking at drafting a law to penalise men who deliberately enter edwomen coaches.

they will be using ETS train
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MRT thats what i have in mind it a independent commuter system linking lumut -batu gajah to ipoh:)Of course linking it with the the main northsouth tracks.it's a good idea but they should follow the RapidPenang model - make the corridor work with a reliable bus service first - then they can start talking about investment in a railway.

It seems that government leaders, the public and railfans like to talk about big, capital intensive projects as if they can be accomplished easily, overnight, with miniscule costs. In reality these are very complex projects involving many different government agencies - not to mention all the complicated engineering involved.

Given that the Ministry of Transport just gave up the remains of the land of the Kuala Sepetang, Taiping to squatters for free, it just shows you how complicated it can be to build a railway.

That's why the "start with the bus" model works - it gets people using the service and builds a solid, reliable foundation for the future expansion.

Cheers, m

Ipoh-Lumut line is not just about to cater passenger, it also will be utilize Lumut Port as a commodity port. I think single electrified line is more than enough. :)

Ipoh-Lumut line is not just about to cater passenger, it also will be utilize Lumut Port as a commodity port. I think single electrified line is more than enough. :)What they need is a plain, double tracked line - they can electrify it as part of the 11MP or 12MP or whenever.

Double tracking is far more important than electrification because double tracking allows 10x the number of train movements as compared to single tracking.

That is too good an opportunity to miss out on - which is why the lines to Pasir Gudang and Tg. Pelapas are both single track with a wide right-of-way leaving space for future double tracking.

All future railway construction in Malaysia should be double tracked or single track with wide right of way leaving space for double tracking (and triple/quad tracking in some cases/places)

Cheers, m

I felt at this age, there is no point of building railway line if you do not consider the possibility of double track.

This is because these days, almost all places are connected with road, hence leaving it to be single track for long, will not be good, as it won't be competitive against road travel. Of course, that depends on the location.

KTM launches leisure coach service
Published: Thursday October 7, 2010 MYT 4:24:00 PM
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/10/7/nation/20101007163105&sec=nation

KUALA LUMPUR: Fancy hiring a train coach for special occasions? Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has launched a leisure coach service to cater for such events.

Its Intercity Services marketing manager Mohd Noordin Kimi said KTMB had introduced coaches for hire for special occasions like birthdays, festivals, weddings, motivational programmes, meetings and alumni gatherings.

He said the coaches would be decorated based on chosen themes and the price of each package would depend on the number of passengers travelling in the coaches and their destinations.

"The packages cater for all, including students, companies and senior citizens," he told reporters travelling on the Onboard Riang Ria Syawal journey from KL Sentral to Tanjung Malim here Thursday.

The service was launched by KTMB Intercity Services general manager Mohd Zain Taha, who said response has been very encouraging, especially on weekends.

He said the service, for various activities on weekends, was fully booked for October. - Bernama

18 railway squatter families in Sentul to be relocated to nearby flats
By PRIYA MENON Saturday October 9, 2010
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2010/10/9/central/7167318&sec=central

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Disappointing news: A filepic of a board erected at the site that states the
low-cost flats in Kampung Railway are for existing KTMB staff.

SOME 18 residents at Kampung Railway affected by the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) village will be relocated to a nearby low- cost flats soon.

The residents affected are former workers or families of retired KTMB staff who were promised low-cost homes after their service years.

However due to a number of unforeseen reasons, the development was hampered and residents have been fighting for their rights for over 16 years.

Many were unhappy when they found out that the Railway village was only intended for current staff of KTMB. They took the matter to court but they lost the appeal and have been asked to move out by October 11.

Deputy Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Minister Datuk M. Saravanan said the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) are looking for units close by for the residents before the due date.

Now YTL is in the process of finalising compiled list of house buyers by three different parties including the DBKL, the Kampung Railway Action Committee and YTL.

He said a plot of land has been identified and plans for the low- cost homes have already been submitted to the DBKL. He will urge the developer to complete the houses for the ex-workers by 2012.

“YTL has been very obliging, they have already identified the land which is located close to the current spot. I am sure they will be able to build the homes by 2012,” he added.

Meanwhile the Kampung Railway action committee member M. Sathasivam said they have asked Saravanan to ensure that their houses will not be demolished on October 11 as they have not received offer letters to move into their temporary low-cost flats.

“All we ask is a temporary home nearby,” he added.

Sathasivam said DBKL is looking at PPR Taman Wahyu and Kepong for the affected families to move into.

Guys, why there are power shutdown when the ETS pass through Kepong Sentral station and somewhere around Behrang Station and the aircond keep restarting whenever pass through this area..
I never experience this in other countries EMU service..hmmm:bash:

THIS IS WHAT WILL BOUND TO HAPPEN TO MALACCANS WHEN THERE IS STILL NO RAILWAY CONNECTION TO THE CITY, AND OUR LIFE DEPENDS ON THE CRAZY BUS DRIVERS WHO RULE THE HIGHWAY:ohno:

12 killed in horror crash near NS-Malacca border

SEREMBAN: Twelve people were killed when a north-bound express bus crashed through the guardrail and ploughed into five vehicles heading in the opposition direction at KM223.2 of the North South Expressway near Simpang Ampat here.

Forty-five others were also injured in the 7.45pm accident, which occured near the Negri Sembilan-Malacca border here yesterday.

Witnesses said the express bus crashed into the rear of a car before the driver lost control of his vehicle and rammed through the guardrail and onto the path of an oncoming bus, two cars and a motorcycle.

The impact caused the express bus to flip onto its side. The bus driver and motorcyclist were among the casualties. The oncoming bus belonged to the Welfare Department.

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Grim scene: Rescue personnel looking for trapped victims in the wreckage near the Simpang Ampat toll plaza at the Negri Sembilan-Malacca border Sunday.
Apparently, out of the 45 injured, four have been rushed to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital for treatment, 22 were sent to a hospital in Seremban and 12 to another hospital in Malacca.

The express bus had left Malacca about 45 minutes before the accident and was on its way to Kuala Lumpur.

The accident caused a traffic jam stretching for more than 25km along the expressway.

Of the 12 who died, eight were believed to be passengers from the express bus.

One of them was decapitated.

Two others were from a MyVi, which was crushed by the bus, and another from a Honda Accord.

PLUS officials had to divert motorists at the Pedas/Linggi toll plaza as the south bound lanes were impassable to traffic.

A Plus traffic control centre spokesman said the accident occurred at about 6km from the Simpang Ampat toll near Alor Gajah, Malacca.

“The middle and left lanes for the south-bound traffic were blocked by the vehicles involved in the accident while the right lane for the north-bound traffic was closed to facilitate emergency works at the scene,” he added.

Sources said that the department’s bus was carrying delegates for a gathering of former servicemen, which was attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil earlier in the day.

“None of them in this bus was injured,” said Malaysia Ex-Servicemen’s Asso ciation Datuk Muhammad Abdul Ghani.

from THESTAR

Guys, why there are power shutdown when the ETS pass through Kepong Sentral station and somewhere around Behrang Station and the aircond keep restarting whenever pass through this area..
I never experience this in other countries EMU service..hmmm:bash:

one of my fren has mention about the neutral zone.changing from 1 power station to another.

one of my fren has mention about the neutral zone.changing from 1 power station to another.

Neutral section.

Neutral section.

OIC...it keep annoying me when I use power socket in ETS because I have to restart my laptop whenever passing this area..:ohno:

OIC...it keep annoying me when I use power socket in ETS because I have to restart my laptop whenever passing this area..:ohno:

Shouldn't you put your battery in? That what laptop is all about. Mobility.

^^my battery already flat at that time..:)

Lempar batu ke arah ETS: KTMB tahan 6 lelaki:ohno:

KUALA LUMPUR 13 Okt. - Pasukan Polis Bantuan Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) menahan enam lelaki yang dipercayai melakukan kesalahan vandalisme ke atas harta milik syarikat berkenaan di Kilometer 460, menghala ke Seremban di Negeri Sembilan awal pagi ini.

Kejadian pada kira-kira pukul 6.15 pagi itu membabitkan kesalahan membaling batu ke arah perkhidmatan tren elektrik (ETS) yang sedang bergerak.

Tindakan kumpulan itu menyebabkan laluan tren tersebut terganggu selain menyebabkan enam unit tingkap rosak.

Menurut kenyataan yang dikeluarkan KTMB, perkhidmatan ETS itu terpaksa dihentikan selama empat jam berikutan kejadian tersebut.

"KTMB terpaksa memberhentikan perkhidmatan bagi memberi laluan kepada kerja-kerja menggantikan cermin yang pecah dan rosak untuk memastikan keselamatan penumpang terjamin.

"Situasi ini mengundang kerugian kepada perkhidmatan komuter milik kami kerana dua perkhidmatan komuter enam gerabak terpaksa dihentikan," kata kenyataan itu.

Berikutan kejadian itu, KTMB mendakwa mengalami kerugian kutipan tiket sebanyak RM10,000 manakala kos membaik pulih yang terpaksa ditanggung adalah sebanyak RM6,000.

Insiden ini kali kedua direkodkan untuk minggu ini melibatkan tren yang sama. Bagaimanapun, ia tidak mendatangkan kecederaan kepada penumpang.

Menurut kenyataan itu, insiden pertama berlaku kelmarin di laluan Sungai Buloh, Selangor apabila kejadian baling batu itu menyebabkan tingkap tren ETS tersebut mengalami kerosakan.

"KTMB akan mengambil tindakan tegas terhadap pesalah-pesalah yang ditangkap mengikut Undang-Undang Keretapi Akta 66 (A) yang membawa hukuman denda tidak melebihi RM50,000 atau penjara maksimum 20 tahun jika didapati bersalah," katanya.

Syarikat itu turut meminta kerjasama orang ramai untuk melaporkan sebarang tindakan mencurigakan atau sebarang perbuatan vandalisme ke atas harta benda mereka kepada Polis Bantuan KTMB di talian 03-22798819.

KTMB akan beli 40 lokomotif

KUALA LUMPUR 15 Okt. - Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) akan membeli 40 lokomotif lagi untuk meningkatkan pengendalian kontena dan perkhidmatan KTM Antara Bandar pada penghujung tahun ini.

Presidennya, Dr. Aminuddin Adnan berkata, pihaknya juga akan menambah sebuah lagi kereta api Set Tren Elektrik (ETS) bagi memudahkan para penumpang dari laluan Kuala Lumpur (KL) ke Ipoh, Perak ekoran reaksi positif yang diterima daripada orang ramai.

Jelasnya, proses pembelian kepala kereta api tersebut akan mengambil masa selama 24 bulan dan KTMB menjangkakan pada 2012 ia akan mula beroperasi.

"KTMB menganggarkan kos pembelian bagi setiap kepala kereta api adalah antara RM15 juta hingga RM20 juta dan sebanyak RM48 juta bagi ETS.

"KTMB sentiasa berusaha mencari alternatif baru bagi meningkatkan lagi mutu perkhidmatan untuk kemudahan dan keselesaan masyarakat negara ini," katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian kepada pemberita selepas menyaksikan perjanjian pengangkutan antara KTM Distribution Sdn. Bhd. (KTMD) dan Aramal Services Sdn. Bhd. di Ibu pejabat Korporat KTM Berhad di sini hari ini.

Menurut Ketua Pegawai Operasi KTMD, Zaky Othman, perjanjian tersebut bertujuan memberi kemudahan kepada jemaah haji untuk menguruskan penghantaran bagasi mereka dari Mekah ke rumah masing-masing.

Beliau berkata, pihaknya akan menguruskan pengangkutan barangan jemaah haji dari Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) ke kediaman jemaah haji sempena bulan Zulhijjah ini.

"Aramal Services Sdn. Bhd. pula akan menguruskan pengangkutan barangan jemaah haji di Tanah Suci Mekah nanti untuk dibawa pulang ke tanah air," katanya.

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Commencing 21 October 2010 (Thursday), all KTM Intercity trains in Johor Bahru, Johor will operate their services from the ultra-modern building of JB Sentral Station
KTMB Announcement (http://www.ktmb.com.my/images/default/2010/FlyJBS.pdf)

:cheers:

KTMB trains to operate from JB Sentral from Thursday
Published: Tuesday October 19, 2010 MYT 8:30:00 PM
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/10/19/nation/20101019203842&sec=nation

JOHOR BARU: All Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) inter-city trains will start operating from JB Sentral from Thursday.

A statement from KTMB said Tuesday the existing train station here, which was opened in 1932, would be closed on the same day and would be converted into a mini museum for KTMB, southern region.

"The move to JB Sentral will provide more comfort to train users as it has a wider space and modern facilities.

"The new station can accommodate up to 2,500 passengers daily compared to only 500 at the former station," the statement said. - Bernama

kinda sad that the gomen going to spend rm 5 billion for Warisan Merdeka Tower (albeit a 'private company' gonna fund it) when that amount of money i think sufficient enough to build a electrified double track from KL to Kuantan. Just think how many live can be safe during festive seasons if the track exist.

then jom kiter protest 30bil of 'public money' used to korek korek tunnel underneath a swiss cheese geology for KL MRT,if build it elevated.. then we save 30 bil..which can build more than 1000km of EDT,not just to kuantan, mlk,JB,KT and KB also can lah

p.s. PNB can do whatever they want lah,..as long they up the dividen pymt:)

Stesen Kereta Api JB ditutup
Oleh NAN HIDAYAT NAN AZMIE 21 Oktober 2010
http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2010&dt=1021&pub=Kosmo&sec=Negara&pg=ne_08.htm

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STESEN Kereta Api Johor Bahru yang telah
menamatkan perkhidmatannya malam tadi.

JOHOR BAHRU – Tren Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) antara bandar berlepas buat kali terakhir dari Stesen Kereta Api Johor Bahru di sini malam tadi menandakan berakhirnya perkhidmatan stesen tersebut.

Tren lapan gerabak yang dalam perjalanan ke Kuala Lumpur dari Singapura itu berlepas pukul 11 malam dan membawa kira-kira 300 penumpang.

Ia dijangka tiba di Kuala Lumpur pukul 6 pagi hari ini sebelum meneruskan perjalanan ke Ipoh.

Pengurus Kanan Komunikasi Korporat KTMB, Mohd. Fazil Ismail berkata, berikutan penutupan stesen yang dibuka sejak 1 September 1932 itu, semua tren kereta api antara bandar akan beroperasi di Stesen JB Sentral yang baru mulai hari ini.

“Pemindahan lokasi ke Stesen JB Sentral dijangka memberi banyak kelebihan kepada KTMB dan pengguna kerana stesen itu menawarkan ruang lebih luas dan selesa serta dilengkapi fasiliti lebih moden.

“Stesen JB Sentral juga mampu menampung sehingga 2,500 penumpang setiap hari berbanding 500 penumpang di Stesen Kereta Api Johor Bahru,” katanya ketika dihubungi semalam.

Bangunan itu katanya, sedang dipertimbangkan untuk dibangunkan sebagai Muzium Mini KTMB Wilayah Selatan.

Stesen JB Sentral yang berharga RM2 bilion mula dibina pada tahun 2008 telah dirasmikan oleh Sultan Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar semasa Majlis Kembara Mahkota Johor 2010 Fasa Satu Kembara Kereta Api pada 26 Jun lalu.

Selain KTMB, premis lain yang turut beroperasi di bangunan itu ialah Jabatan Imigresen, Kastam Diraja Malaysia, Polis Diraja Malaysia dan Kementerian Dalam Negeri.

Ia turut menempatkan Jabatan Kesihatan Malaysia, Lembaga Penggalakan Pelancongan Malaysia, Perkhidmatan Kuarantin dan Pemeriksaan Malaysia dan Bahagian Perkhidmatan Farmasi.

the 1st EMU in Malaysia... is rotting

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QVxgXzAi5_E/TJnmDBxXyWI/AAAAAAAAAZw/6YJzOL_uPII/s400/P1050543.JPG

sos (http://thelegacyofme.blogspot.com/)

On the other hand, I'm proud of the fastest train here

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QVxgXzAi5_E/TJDvjYfcMaI/AAAAAAAAAYg/X3kyNUfONLU/s400/P1050390.JPG

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better resolution (http://thelegacyofme.blogspot.com/)

the 1st EMU in Malaysia... is rotting

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QVxgXzAi5_E/TJnmDBxXyWI/AAAAAAAAAZw/6YJzOL_uPII/s400/P1050543.JPG

sos (http://thelegacyofme.blogspot.com/)

:ohno:History repeats itself!!!Remember some 30 years ago they had the same problem with their Railbuses !!!They never learn!!!Oh what the hack lets buy from the chinese now:bash:

On the other hand, I'm proud of the fastest train here

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QVxgXzAi5_E/TJDvjYfcMaI/AAAAAAAAAYg/X3kyNUfONLU/s400/P1050390.JPG

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QVxgXzAi5_E/TJDvk-1GWyI/AAAAAAAAAYo/FRLrnYIDU4k/s400/P1050420.JPG

better resolution (http://thelegacyofme.blogspot.com/)

Who are you and why are you using my pics?

^^

I'm nobody, just someone who has nothing to do on the internet other than to take pictures from someone's else and give a link to the original poste's site. Owh did I do that? sorry if someone clicks on ads in your blog and you got some money from it while I just wasted my electricity and Internet bill. Thank you.

^^

I'm nobody, just someone who has nothing to do on the internet other than to take pictures from someone's else and give a link to the original poste's site. Owh did I do that? sorry if someone clicks on ads in your blog and you got some money from it while I just wasted my electricity and Internet bill. Thank you.

Well, I'm sorry if I sounded crude just now. I don't mind you using my pics, but maybe you might want to put my name down next time. Cheers.

KTMB akan beli 40 lokomotif

KUALA LUMPUR 15 Okt. - Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) akan membeli 40 lokomotif lagi untuk meningkatkan pengendalian kontena dan perkhidmatan KTM Antara Bandar pada penghujung tahun ini.

Presidennya, Dr. Aminuddin Adnan berkata, pihaknya juga akan menambah sebuah lagi kereta api Set Tren Elektrik (ETS) bagi memudahkan para penumpang dari laluan Kuala Lumpur (KL) ke Ipoh, Perak ekoran reaksi positif yang diterima daripada orang ramai.

Jelasnya, proses pembelian kepala kereta api tersebut akan mengambil masa selama 24 bulan dan KTMB menjangkakan pada 2012 ia akan mula beroperasi.



40 locomotives? electric or diesel?

I think diesel because saw the word 'container'.

I think diesel because saw the word 'container'.

No such thing.

However, if the news report mentions that KTM expects the order to start arrive at 2012, then it might not be electric, as the double tracking and electrification up to Padang Besar may not be ready by 2012.

it may be a waste if ordered too much diesel locos. because electric locos is much more efficient in near future, since electricfication of whole West Coast line may be ready before 2015.

i thought the electrification only up to butterworth.or i'm wrong.the whole part of west coast will be double track electrified.

Electrification is till Padang Besar in the north, and Gemas to the south. Gemas to JB is single track, non-electrified. Spurs to PTP and Pasir Gudang are single track and non-electrified. This is also probably why they need diesel as these lines are unlikely to be electrified.

KTMB lancar tren kargo terpanjang
Oleh AHMAD SYAHIR KASSIM 26 Oktober 2010
http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2010&dt=1026&pub=Kosmo&sec=Negara&pg=ne_09.htm

http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/pix/2010/1026/Kosmo/Negara/ne_09.1.jpg

KERETA API kargo terpanjang di Asia Tenggara yang
dilancarkan di stesen KTMB Padang Besar semalam.

PADANG BESAR - Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) mencatat sejarah apabila melancarkan Tren Kargo Terpanjang Menggunakan Lokomotif Tunggal yang menarik 50 gerabak di Stesen KTMB Padang Besar di sini semalam.

Pengurus Besar Perkhidmatan Kargo KTMB, Azman Ahmad Sharabi berkata, kargo terpanjang di Asia Tenggara itu membawa 100 TEU (unit bersamaan 20 kaki) sepanjang 900 meter itu berlepas dari Stesen KTMB di sini ke Pulau Pinang.

Katanya, itu mengambil masa sembilan jam untuk sampai ke Pulau Pinang dan tempoh itu dapat disingkatkan kepada di antara empat dan lima jam apabila landasan berkempar Ipoh-Padang Besar siap sepenuhnya pada 2013.

"Lazimnya sesebuah lokomotif menarik sehingga 20 gerabak dan boleh ditingkatkan kepada 25 gera- bak atas permintaan pada satu-satu masa.

"Namun, dengan pemilikan aset baru dengan loko- motif yang lebih berkuasa tinggi kelas 26 dan 29, ia dapat ditingkatkan dan boleh membawa sehingga 50 gerabak pada satu-satu masa," katanya kepada pemberita selepas majlis pelancaran Kargo Terpanjang Asia Tenggara di sini.

http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/pix/2010/1026/Kosmo/Negara/ne_09.1.jpg

EDT'S PERMANENT TRACK SUB BALLAST WORKS IN PROGRESSING WELL!!!

http://www.2t.com.my/images/progress_201009/bg/slide0004_image007.jpg

Padang Besar - Arau
http://www.2t.com.my/EN/project/progress_2010_09_padang.html

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China South Locomotive Date Monday, August 02, 2010

China South Locomotive and was informed that its subsidiary CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd. recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Ministry of Communications signed a contract with the total amount of nearly 40 billion purchase of intercity rail vehicles and large unit, the project vehicle will be used for the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, the most busy north-south intercity line operations. Malaysia's national railway company president Dr.Aminuddin delighted to present at the signing site: China South Locomotive and provide a green low-carbon inter-city rail traffic in Kuala Lumpur will give people a whole new life experience, not only to achieve zero emissions, zero pollution, but also Let the train departure time interval from 30 minutes to 7.5 minutes, which will greatly change the situation of traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur.

The mouth-watering attracted a large global supplier of single-eye, the participation of Malaysia Intercity EMU project bids from a number of global companies renowned international companies. China's CSR Zhuzhou Xuzong Xiang, general manager, said the Malaysian market is China's CSR Zhuzhou successfully opened up the business, "Blue Ocean", Malaysia is located in the heart of Southeast Asia, extensive international exchanges, a high degree of openness, thus the starting point China South Locomotive and Machine Company will further speed up the line to open up the wider ASEAN market and the pace of European and American markets.

electric loco can haul longer freight trains...

KTMB-owned ETS now in use for daily commute
Monday November 15, 2010
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/11/15/nation/7394260&sec=nation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB)-owned Electric Train Set (ETS), previously only available to passengers on the Ipoh-Kuala Lumpur-Seremban line, is now being used for daily commute to increase the daily passenger capacity, an initiative of the urban public transport NKRA of the GTP.

KTMB president Dr Aminuddin Adnan said the decision to use the ETS was a temporary solution while waiting for the 38 new electric trains that would only be ready in 2012.

He said there are currently 95,000 passengers who use the commuter service daily and 60,000 of them commute during rush hours.

“In order to provide commuter service every 15 minutes during rush hours, we would need to have 32 commuter trains. Seeing that we only have 27 commuter trains and four locomotive hybrid trains, we needed to use the ETS for the time being,” Aminuddin said.

The ETS has the capacity of 360 seats.

The Hyundai Rotem manufactured train set, would only be used during rush hours through 13 selected stations starting with a round trip from Seremban to Sungai Buloh beginning at 6.15am in the morning.

The train would then travel from Sentul to Seremban beginning at 6.30pm in the evening.

The ETS is only in service from Mondays to Fridays.

The train to Batu Caves delayed 45 mins and arrived in 7:30pm, which supposed to be arrived in 6：43pm. The train arrives Batu Caves in 8:15pm. The train's efficiency is terrible, it suddenly stops like "stop for fun". The train turning back from Batu Caves to Pelabuhan Klang around 8:15pm, and found it having serious technical problem and have to change to board another train in Sentul.

The terrible train is EMU82. The EMU82 looks bad in its interior and the sitting plan is bad. (Don't know how to categorize it, short haul or long haul?!). EMU82 should be decommissioned as soon as possible. I saw quite number of EMU82 in Sentul depot, don't know they are dismantling the train or refurbishing the train. If I'm not wrong there are no more spare parts for EMU82 and EMU81 right?

Eating onboard ETS
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View from the cafe
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Is it very stable?

Fairly stable for metre gauge train, especially Rawang-Ipoh section.

When it runs at 150 km/h, it is stable :D

wanna take a ride on ETS. jalan2 ke ipoh. keluar pagi, petang balik semula ke kl.
:)

i never knew that ktm intercity has new website only till tonight.. why dont they popularized it??

http://ktmintercity.com.my/default.asp?id=1&mnu=1&ACT=11

wanna take a ride on ETS. jalan2 ke ipoh. keluar pagi, petang balik semula ke kl.
:)

Semasa ada di ETS 2 mingu dulu ..sya ingat masih duk kt KL lagi :lol: sebab masih dengar station announcing :) tiba2 dah sampai Ipoh...fantastic indeed :cheers:

November 29 -- CSR Corporation (601766, 1766.HK) started construction on four billion yuan worth of urban rail transit trains purchased by Malaysia, reports China Business News, citing a company filing.

Production of the first train to be exported to Malaysia will be completed by the end of April, 2011. The train will be used on a subway in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

CSR had won the four billion yuan contract in July 2010.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/KTM-Komuter/320291590106

http://www.facebook.com/pages/KTM-Komuter/320291590106

ETS Launches Ipoh-KLIA Ticket
December 16, 2010 16:22 PM
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/state_news/news.php?id=550539&cat=nt

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Tickets for the Ipoh - KLIA route being promoted
at the Ipoh Train Station. Pic by Noraini Ahmad

IPOH, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The public can now buy Electric Train Service (ETS) tickets from Ipoh to KL International Airport (KLIA) and Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) in Sepang.

"Passengers arriving at KL Sentral Station only need to change to KLIA Express Train while those bound for LCCT must alight at Salak Tinggi station and continue the journey by bus," said Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar when launching the ticket at Ipoh train station here Thursday.

Present include Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTMB) president Dr Aminuddin Adnan and Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Noormah Mohd Noor.

Syed Hamid hopes that the public would utilise ETS as it saves travelling time from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur.

He was confident that ETS would help bring more tourists to visit the many destinations in Perak.

Ipoh-Kuala Lumpur trevelling time is two hours one way. ETS was launched on Aug 12.

Ipoh-KLIA ticket is at a promotional RM65 for adult and RM34 for children until Feb 28 while Ipoh-LCCT at Rm42.50 for adult and RM25 for children.

-- BERNAMA

Stamp - KTM 125 year

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I can only see half of the pic.

Next time, wanna try the ETS...from Ipoh to KLIA, then just take Firefly to go balik kampung...wahhh

any photos of the loco that burned up today?

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=553712

Passengers Stranded As Locomotive Catches Fire

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- About 600 passengers, including 30 tourists, were stranded when the diesel-powered locomotive of the Senandung Langkawi train on the way to Hadyai caught fire near the Segambut roundabout here Saturday night.

Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operation) Azizan Ismail said the train had just left the KL Sentral station when the incident occurred at 9.15pm.

There were no in injuries.

He said 30 firemen, who were sent to the scene after the department was alerted about the fire at 9.35pm, put out the fire in 30 minutes.

"Nine of the coaches of the service were bound for Padang Besar while three others were headed for Hadyai," he told reporters at the scene.

At press time, efforts were being made to replace the locomotive.

-- BERNAMA

Cheers, m

Any speculation...Blue Tiger, dalian or the indian locos?I suspect the latter

Finally my stalking skills put to good use

http://cdn.ondscene.my/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_7813-400x300.jpg

http://ondscene.my/kebakaran/lokomotif-yang-terbakar-disewa-dari-india

Translation:The train in question is the Indian IRCON YDMs. Get rid of those trashcans.:bash:

Malay media can be very detail.

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:):)

KTM lama station

:):)

KTM lama station

Not KTM lama station, KTMB HQ lah.

new design emu train ktmb 2012



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It is truly a fascinating piece of history. They should refurbish it. :)

It is truly a fascinating piece of history. They should refurbish it. :)

agree2!!!

They might as well let YTL take ove that building as well!!!

I went there for my project. They sure need refurbish the whole building.

http://thumbnails.thestar.com.my/thumbnail_dir/2011/01/19/goh.jpg

^^
rosak lagi ?? :ohno:

OMG...so pathetic..~

Nice one. I'm sure that would've jammed up the network at one of the most critical points along all the lines.

http://thumbnails.thestar.com.my/thumbnail_dir/2011/01/19/goh.jpg

emmm…it looks like somewhere in….India? :D

When was the last time KTM upgraded their coach?

When was the last time KTM upgraded their coach?

mcm bru2 ni jew.
tp more to interior upgrade. hehe:lol:

emmm…it looks like somewhere in….India? :D

this sort of thing heappened in Melbourne many times and even in Adelaide...they also had to get out and walk...we live on planet earth and there will always be train delays/breakage under the sun

^^ not just in OZ but seoul also have nearly the same prob.. but atleast they settle it out fast... i was lucky to woke up late and not stuck in the jammed since i am using this line...

http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2931178

this sort of thing heappened in Melbourne many times and even in Adelaide...they also had to get out and walk...we live on planet earth and there will always be train delays/breakage under the sun

but u know lah someone here might think other countries' sky is always blue…;)

emmm…it looks like somewhere in….India? :Dhahaha at least it was in Bangsar. Maybe they should build a KTM station there so people could at least have the option to switch to LRT.

Alternatively, a KTM station at Abdullah Hukum would be a possibility.

Cheers, m

http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/19TRAIN-2/Article/index_html

A few companies proposed running electric commuter train service in JB, improving the existing KTM lines aroud Johor Bahru.

Well, i think ultimately, KTM must be involved in the running of the service, because it is logical to do so, in terms of operation and maybe in future, intercity electric train service from KL to south.

Source : http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?f...5847&sec=nation (http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/1/19/nation/20110119135847&sec=nation)

Report ready soon on rail link to Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu

KUANTAN: Travel to Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu by train may be possible, if the Government agrees to the construction of a railway track from the Klang Valley through to Mentakab, Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu and Tumpat, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri said here.

He said a report of a study on the proposed project by a consultant, HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd, was expected to be ready in March and would provide a description of the possible future transportation infrastructure in the East Coast.

"The East Coast route is a comprehensive network not only for cargo but for passengers as well. There is no railway route to Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu and Kota Baru.

"There is a need for the facility due to the active economic activities there," he told reporters after a working visit to the Kuantan Port here Wednedday.

On the Ipoh-Padang Besar electrified railway double-tracking project, he said it was 50% complete. - Bernama

With this line, it will help increase the rail coverage to the other part of peninsular Malaysia, which is currently underserved, due to the fact the Kuantan, one of largest east coast city is not served, and there is the potential of freight such as Kuantan port.

The challenge would be tunneling, especially across Titiwangsa mountain range. Long tunnels needed, with gentle gradient to enable relatively fast train travel across the tunnel.

It is important for the line to be built as double track, as it will help rail travel to be faster than expressway. Electrification should come second, although clearly, electric operation is very useful in mountainous section. Best if it is built similar to Rawang-Ipoh/ Ipoh-Padang Besar project (electrified double track).

Considering the possible cost, especially the tunnel, it would be better if the tunnel is built not just for metre gauge, but also to be able to fitted with another rail, to make it dual gauge (metre + standard gauge), so that the tunnel will be future-proof. This has been done in Seikan tunnel, Japan when the tunnel is designed to accommodate Shinkansen, even though initially, the tunnel is for narrow gauge operation (140 km/h for passenger trains).

Source : http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?f...5847&sec=nation (http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/1/19/nation/20110119135847&sec=nation)



With this line, it will help increase the rail coverage to the other part of peninsular Malaysia, which is currently underserved, due to the fact the Kuantan, one of largest east coast city is not served, and there is the potential of freight such as Kuantan port.

The challenge would be tunneling, especially across Titiwangsa mountain range. Long tunnels needed, with gentle gradient to enable relatively fast train travel across the tunnel.

It is important for the line to be built as double track, as it will help rail travel to be faster than expressway. Electrification should come second, although clearly, electric operation is very useful in mountainous section. Best if it is built similar to Rawang-Ipoh/ Ipoh-Padang Besar project (electrified double track).

Considering the possible cost, especially the tunnel, it would be better if the tunnel is built not just for metre gauge, but also to be able to fitted with another rail, to make it dual gauge (metre + standard gauge), so that the tunnel will be future-proof. This has been done in Seikan tunnel, Japan when the tunnel is designed to accommodate Shinkansen, even though initially, the tunnel is for narrow gauge operation (140 km/h for passenger trains).

no problem..the Swiss just finished building a rail line righ through under the Alps..apelah sgy G.Titiwangsa.
Nothing is impossible nowadays.

hahaha at least it was in Bangsar. Maybe they should build a KTM station there so people could at least have the option to switch to LRT.

Alternatively, a KTM station at Abdullah Hukum would be a possibility.

Cheers, m

Abdullah Hukum is more suitable as there is a low cost housing which i believe has at least 1000 occupants.

http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/19TRAIN-2/Article/index_html

A few companies proposed running electric commuter train service in JB, improving the existing KTM lines aroud Johor Bahru.

Well, i think ultimately, KTM must be involved in the running of the service, because it is logical to do so, in terms of operation and maybe in future, intercity electric train service from KL to south.I've already posted to TRANSIT about the topic.

If accepted, then KTMB would not be responsible for the Electrification and Double Tracking of the rail line from Pasir Gudang to Tanjung Pelapas. The concessionaire would build and transfer the service to KTMB.

And instead of facing the challenge of operating a 'komuter selatan' service (with all the PR problems that it entails), KTM can just focus on intercity (which is heavily subsidized) and freight. The concessionaire would operate the Komuter service for 20 years.

It's also possible that the concessionaire would expand to provide short-line freight services (from port to port) leaving KTM to deal with the long-distance and international freight.

It certainly would simplify things for KTMB.

And it looks like the future for KTM is in long distance, not local services.

Cheers, m

Abdullah Hukum is more suitable as there is a low cost housing which i believe has at least 1000 occupants.yeah...the problem with Abdullah Hukum is that Angkasapuri is too close.

Frankly, I'd be happy to see them extend the platform from Angkasapuri north to Abdullah Hukum and call it one station.

Cheers, m

Date : 20/1/2011

From Ipoh to Batu Caves

Cost : RM 30

Stops in between : Batu Gajah - Kampar - Tapah Road - Sungkai - Slim River - Tanjung Malim

Note : After Tanjung Malim, the train travels straight to Batu Caves!

Ipoh-Batu Caves ETS
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/Nissan_FUGA/KTM%20Thaipusam%202011/DSC08552.jpg


Tapah Road
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/Nissan_FUGA/KTM%20Thaipusam%202011/DSC08558.jpg

View of the countryside in Perak from ETS (speed : around 140 km/h)
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/Nissan_FUGA/KTM%20Thaipusam%202011/DSC08563.jpg

Tanjung Malim (the last stop before heading straight to Batu Caves
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Train making a turn to left from north to the Sentul-Batu Caves line (location : Batu Junction)
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/Nissan_FUGA/KTM%20Thaipusam%202011/DSC08587.jpg

Arrived at Batu Caves (the same train was at this station for next departure to Ipoh at around 7 o'clock or so)
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http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/Nissan_FUGA/KTM%20Thaipusam%202011/DSC08641.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/Nissan_FUGA/KTM%20Thaipusam%202011/DSC08671.jpg

In all, it was a great ride. Connectiong Ipoh and Batu Caves, in future, hopefully.......Butterworth to Batu Caves.

From the train, i can see the curiosity, especially people living beside the track looking at the ETS, while travelling on Sentul-Batu Caves line.

this sort of thing heappened in Melbourne many times and even in Adelaide...they also had to get out and walk...we live on planet earth and there will always be train delays/breakage under the sun

DONT FEEL BAD.. IT HAPPENED IN NY TOO.. MTA METRO NORTH, NEW HAVEN LINE AND LONG ISLAND RAILROAD.. NOT EVERYTHING IN MSIA IS BAD. THE GRASS IS NOT ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE. CHEERS

is there any possibility for ETS to run from KL Sentral to Port Klang ?

is there any possibility for ETS to run from KL Sentral to Port Klang ?I believe they are already using one of the ETS trains on the Komuter Batu Caves - Port Klang line during peak hours.

Cheers, m

Hey i noticed KTMB made a smart move long ago to electrify the network with 25kHz AC, the same as most HSR networks around the world. I'm thinking this would be good in the event that a HSR is to be integrated with the current metre gauge network.

However, would variable gauge axles be a possbility, as they have in Spain? The reason I ask is because the difference in gauge between standard and metre is quite considerable. I know they have experimented with this it in japan, but unfortunately, it didn't work.

Or would Pendolinos on the current network be the beter option, seeing as the network from KL down to Singapore looks like it would eventually be double tracked and hopefully electrified?

Hey i noticed KTMB made a smart move long ago to electrify the network with 25kHz AC, the same as most HSR networks around the world. I'm thinking this would be good in the event that a HSR is to be integrated with the current metre gauge network.

However, would variable gauge axles be a possbility, as they have in Spain? The reason I ask is because the difference in gauge between standard and metre is quite considerable. I know they have experimented with this it in japan, but unfortunately, it didn't work.

Or would Pendolinos on the current network be the beter option, seeing as the network from KL down to Singapore looks like it would eventually be double tracked and hopefully electrified?

The plan as it stands currently for Malaysia is that, if high speed rail is going to be built, it will entirely separate from the existing metre gauge network. The proposed KL-Singapore high speed rail line for example, will have separate infrastructure of which the HSR rolling stock will be kept for the use only in HSR tracks.

Regardless of HSR, the double tracking and electrified of existing metre gauge line has long being planned, way before the KL-Singapore HSR being proposed.

The Klang Valley (the term for greater Kuala Lumpur) lines were double tracked and electrified in early 1990's to provide commuter rail service around Kuala Lumpur and its environs.

After Klang Valley, the northern section (Rawang-Ipoh) was the next section being electrified and double track, with freight and long distance express trains in mind.

Currently, the electrified double tracking projects are being implemented on northern sections such as (Ipoh-Padang Besar) and southern section such as (Seremban-Gemas), all with freight and long distance commuting in mind.

Regardless of the progress of HSR, electrification and double tracking of metre gauge lines will continue :)

About the choice of 25 kV AC for metre gauge lines, i am not sure of the exact reasons, but i doubt it has anything to do with future HSR running to existing metre gauge lines via variable gauge axle system because, as i mentioned earlier, HSR will be entirely separate.

25 kV AC is technically superior because it has longer distance between substations and the fact that the project was being implemented in 1990's, there is no reason for us to go for DC :)

Train on fire again....

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2 in a row...in less than a few months

sign for new train mayb??? hehe

Ribuan penumpang KTM Komuter terkandas

2011/02/09

KUALA LUMPUR: Ribuan penumpang perkhidmatan KTM Komuter terkandas di semua stesen selepas bekalan elektrik untuk semua laluan terputus selama 30 minit sejak 6.35 petang tadi.

Menurut pengumuman Kereta Api Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), gangguan bekalan elektrik itu disebabkan talian kuasa berhampiran Stesen Putra terputus.

Bagaimanapun, perkhidmatan di semua laluan kecuali ke Rawang dan Batu Caves pulih seperti biasa mulai 7.05 malam tadi.

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Komuter KTMB Tergendala Dari Laluan Bank Negara Ke Rawang Dan Batu Caves

KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Feb (Bernama) -- Perkhidmatan Komuter Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) bagi laluan Bank Negara ke Rawang dan Batu Caves dihentikan sementara berikutan kabel perkhidmatan itu putus di KM 383.9 berhampiran Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putra (PWTC) di sini.

Pegawai Kanan Koperasi Korporat KTMB Mohd Fazil Ismail berkata perkhidmatan itu tergendala sejak pukul 6.35 petang dan hanya beberapa laluan masih boleh digunakan.

"Laluan yang tidak bermasalah iaitu dari Kuala Lumpur ke Pelabuhan Klang dan Kuala Lumpur ke Seremban. Kita telah sediakan perkhidmatan tren ulang alik kepada para penumpang dari kedua-dua hala iaitu Rawang ke Kepong sehingga kerja membaik pulih siap," katanya ketika dihubungi Bernama.

Beliau berkata kerja-kerja membaik pulih kabel perkhidmatan itu sedang giat dijalankan dan dijangka siap secepat mungkin.

"Saya percaya kerja-kerja membaik pulih yang kita sedang jalankan ini akan siap menjelang tengah malam ini dan akan mula beroperasi Khamis pagi," katanya.

-- BERNAMA

What next KTM?

This: http://transitmy.org/2011/02/10/komuters-communication-failure-as-upsetting-as-its-power-failure/

Cheers, m

Ladies’ coach: KTM must solve the real problem
2011/02/27 AAFINA ZAMIL, Sungai Petani, Kedah
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles//18ladies/Article/

I REFER to the letter, "Men, stop this invasion" (NST, Feb 9) on men getting onto the ladies' coaches. The writer has expressed dissatisfaction over finding men in these coaches.

Although men have no excuse to be in the ladies' coach, the whole idea of the introduction of this coach by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) to offset allegedly lecherous men groping and molesting women is indeed a regressive, knee-jerk reaction to the age-old problem of overcrowded coaches and commuters.

To simply accuse all men of such indecency is unfair when the crux of the problem is the inefficiency of KTMB, which is unable to accommodate the large number of commuters in its coaches.

The irregularity of services and frequent breakdowns have resulted in trains coming late and overcrowded. As a result of the overcrowding, men and women are in close proximity with one another.

There was never any action by KTMB to control and supervise the number of people on the platforms in the stations.

When trains come packed, people on the platforms, men and women, push and shove one another to get into the already-packed trains.

KTMB officials were never seen controlling or managing the crowd on the platform or in coaches.

And many commuters stood at the doorways and refused to move into the aisle and this, too, caused a lot of pushing and shoving. During such close bodily contact with people breathing down the backs of one another, some form of proximity could have been breached accidentally or unknowingly.

Any which way you stand, you are bound to knock and rub into someone.

The ladies' coach concept has "Nothing to do with politics or religion" (NST, May 20) but everything to do with overcrowding.

Therefore, the whole problem of the alleged groping and molesting is a result of the overcrowding of coaches during peak periods. KTMB is unable to handle the onslaught of human bodies pushing and shoving themselves into packed coaches.

The problem still exists, the only difference is that men are pitted against men to get the right of way into the packed mixed coaches. A sneeze or a cough has everyone closing their nostrils for fear of contamination.

Another reason given by KTMB for the introduction of the ladies' coach is that women made up 60 per cent of its commuters. This is an erroneous figure as more men use the service during weekends and peak periods.

The ladies' coaches are rarely crowded while the coaches for men and women are packed and crowded. So what is the big deal if a few men get into the ladies' coach when it is half empty.

To overcome the problem of "pushing and shoving", KTMB officials must monitor the crowds on the platforms and devise an orderly queue management system.

KTMB officials must be present at strategic stations such as KL Sentral, Mid Valley, Serdang and Kajang on the Seremban-bound line. The officials should limit the number of commuters embarking on coaches.

Finally, the best solution to overcome the "pushing and shoving" would be to get more coaches to accommodate the growing number of public transport users.

___________________________________________


SAMUEL YESUIAH
Seremban, Negri Sembilan


I HAVE been a regular user of Klang Valley's public transportation system for many years now. I applaud KTMB's move to provide ladies' coaches.

I recently travelled in one of these coaches. It gave me a feeling of security given the fact that I was travelling at night and alone.

To my surprise, however, it wasn't very long before a number of men started to fill up the seats.

There are pink signs strategically placed on every window to indicate that it is a ladies' coach. So, I do not know which I find more disturbing: the fact that some people are just plain ignorant or that they really do not know what the sign means.

Now the problem finally comes!!!:ohno:

Just want to put some discussion here on how to improve KTM Komuter..maybe somebody from KTMB/Gov/SPAD will hear our "constructive" comments :dizzy: :dizzy:

1) TO HAVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH JAPANESE/KOREAN NOT INDIAN RAILWAY OPERATOR SUCH AS JR, KINTETSU, HANKYU OR KORAIL TO IMPROVE ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY
2) TO REFURBISH RAILWAY TRACK BETWEEN KL SENTRAL AND PUTRA SINCE TOO MANY DERAILMENT OCCURRENCE HERE
3) TO UPGRADE KL SENTRAL UP TO PUTRA STATION TRACK TO QUAD TRACK IN ORDER TO SEPARATE TWO MAJOR LINE (SEREMBAN-BATU CAVES AND PORT KLANG-TJG MALIM)
4) USE SAME TICKETING SYSTEM AS RAPID KL...

see how my comments will give an effect to KTM KOMUTER after this, day dreaming hehe :wallbash:

i think KTM can start wif ur 1st suggestion...
its reli gud!

Just want to put some discussion here on how to improve KTM Komuter..maybe somebody from KTMB/Gov/SPAD will hear our "constructive" comments :dizzy: :dizzy:

1) TO HAVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH JAPANESE/KOREAN NOT INDIAN RAILWAY OPERATOR SUCH AS JR, KINTETSU, HANKYU OR KORAIL TO IMPROVE ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY
2) TO REFURBISH RAILWAY TRACK BETWEEN KL SENTRAL AND PUTRA SINCE TOO MANY DERAILMENT OCCURRENCE HERE
3) TO UPGRADE KL SENTRAL UP TO PUTRA STATION TRACK TO QUAD TRACK IN ORDER TO SEPARATE TWO MAJOR LINE (SEREMBAN-BATU CAVES AND PORT KLANG-TJG MALIM)
4) USE SAME TICKETING SYSTEM AS RAPID KL...

see how my comments will give an effect to KTM KOMUTER after this, day dreaming hehe :wallbash:
1. Definitely a possibility, as KTMB is already getting old trains from JR, new trains from Rotem.

2. definitely necessary - it's quite possible that land has been shifting over the past few years.

3. As with #2 above, the upgrade is definitely needed but very tough. Another proposal, to build a set of double-track tunnels underground (giving a total of 4-tracks) between the junctions would cost about RM12 billion.

4. If SPAD and Prasarana work together to create a local public transport authority like Transport for London (Rapid for KL) then KTM Komuter services can be contracted to the authority (or taken over by the authority or Prasarana).

Cheers, m

Just want to put some discussion here on how to improve KTM Komuter..maybe somebody from KTMB/Gov/SPAD will hear our "constructive" comments :dizzy: :dizzy:

1) TO HAVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH JAPANESE/KOREAN NOT INDIAN RAILWAY OPERATOR SUCH AS JR, KINTETSU, HANKYU OR KORAIL TO IMPROVE ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY
2) TO REFURBISH RAILWAY TRACK BETWEEN KL SENTRAL AND PUTRA SINCE TOO MANY DERAILMENT OCCURRENCE HERE
3) TO UPGRADE KL SENTRAL UP TO PUTRA STATION TRACK TO QUAD TRACK IN ORDER TO SEPARATE TWO MAJOR LINE (SEREMBAN-BATU CAVES AND PORT KLANG-TJG MALIM)
4) USE SAME TICKETING SYSTEM AS RAPID KL...

see how my comments will give an effect to KTM KOMUTER after this, day dreaming hehe :wallbash:

Good suggestions, in a nutshell, we need a masterplan, funds and a team of constructive implementors for a good KTM network.

hope the new train arrive very soon

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@ JB Sentral

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Old Kajang station (personal collection) :)

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The orang putih were practical when it comes to stations. simple yet it serve its purpose unlike the ultra modern station they have now.

http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2011&dt=0408&pub=Kosmo&sec=Pesona&pg=ps_01.htm
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IMEJ dan implikasi koc wanita juga diberi perhatian agar tujuannya dapat dibudayakan oleh para penumpang dan rakyat negara ini.

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PELABELAN khas dengan warna merah jambu seperti ini memudahkan pengguna komuter untuk membezakan koc awam dan koc wanita.

By Agence France-Presse, Updated: 4/8/2011
Singapore to conserve historic railway stations
Two railway stations to be returned by Malaysia to Singapore will be conserved as historic sites, officials announced Friday following a citizens' campaign to save the buildings from destruction.

There were fears that the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, located on prime real estate on the fringes of the central business district, would be turned into yet another shopping mall or condominium in construction-mad Singapore.

A government statement said the art deco-style terminal would be a national monument, while the smaller Bukit Timah station close to the Malaysian border would also be conserved, in recognition of their "deep historical significance".

Both were built during British colonial rule over the two countries as part of a railway line that serviced Singapore, Malaya and Thailand.

The Malaysian federation retained ownership of railway land and structures within Singapore after the two countries separated in 1965, and the stations became part of a long-running spat that periodically strained relations.

In May 2010, both countries agreed Malaysia would cede ownership of the land in exchange for real estate in two of Singapore's most expensive districts.

The agreement sparked concerns that the Singapore government would convert the shabby buildings to commercial use, triggering an online petition to save the buildings for posterity.

Carolyn Seet, an information technology specialist who started the petition, welcomed the government's announcement on the Tanjong Pagar station.

"Needless to say, I'm very happy. Hopefully, they will keep it open to the public. My wish is basically it will be a transportation museum like the one in London," she told AFP.

She also suggested the station can be "a place for people to reminisce, and see how far Singapore has come, from the humble rickshaw to the modern driverless" train system.

Key Projects
http://www.ecerdc.com/ecerdc/trans-d5.htm

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Key Project / Initiative Description
Feasibility study To conduct a feasibility study for upgrading of
the ECER railway system, focusing on :

Phase 1 – To connect railway line from Mentakab – Kuantan –
Kuala Terengganu – Tanah Merah/Pasir Mas

Phase 2 – To connect railway line from Tanah Merah/
Pasir Mas – Butterworth and Kuala Lumpur – Mentakab


Final Report On East Coast Railway Project To Be Completed Soon
April 14, 2011 16:44 PM
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/state_news/news.php?id=579077&cat=et

KUANTAN, April 14 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) is in the process of completing its final report on the possible east coast railway project linking Kuala Lumpur-Kuantan-Tumpat, which covers a distance of 550km.

State Housing, Basic Infrastructure and Transportation Committee Chairman Datuk Mohd Soffi Abdul Razak said that the Kuala Lumpur-Kuantan route would involve five districts -- Bentong, Bera, Temerloh, Maran and Kuantan.

"This project will make an impact on Pahang's social and economic sectors, especially in the districts affected," he said in response to a question from Datuk Chuan Boon Seong (BN-Mentakab) at the state assembly sitting here on Thursday.

He said the project would create more employment for people through the development of projects, such as the Kuantan Port City project, Oil Palm Industrial Cluster, Wood Industrial Park in Temerloh, Pahang Technology Park and the Bentong Mixed Industrial Park, along the route.

Besides that, he said the districts involved would progress and develop with a more modern and efficient transportation network connecting them to the Klang Valley.

Meanwhile, Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob said that the state government would take action under the National Land Code 1965 against Temporary Occupation Licence (TOL) operators who flouted approval requirements by planting on a permanent basis for cash-crop projects.

He said that they had carried out some enforcement measures, such as patrols on rule violations.

"The Land Administrator can cancel the TOL. Continuous monitoring will also be carried out to ensure the problem does not recur," he said in response to a question from Syed Hamid Syed Mohamed (PAS-Kuala Semantan).

Adnan said 114.118 hectares of land in Temerloh, Jerantut, Lipis and Raub had been identified as flouting TOL approval requirements by growing permanent crops.

He added that action had been taken on 42.09 hectares of land, while action needed to be taken on another 73.03 hectares.

-- BERNAMA

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Reprieve for squatters on KTMB land
By NELSON BENJAMIN and DESIREE TRESA GASPER Wednesday April 27, 2011
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/4/27/nation/8555879&sec=nation

JOHOR BARU: About 700 squatter families living on KTM Berhad land were to have been evicted today but are breathing a sigh of relief after being promised alternative sites.

State MIC chairman Datuk K.S. Balakrishnan said those affected, 70% of whom are Indians, would be provided housing in the affected areas.

“The families have been living along the 100km KTMB land that in Kluang, Renggam, Layang-Layang, Labis and Segamat,” he said here yesterday.

He said Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman had agreed to the families staying on there until alternative sites were provided.

The squatters were issued eviction notices, with an April 27 deadline, by the Railway Assets Corporation as the double-tracking railway project spans from Gemas to Johor Baru.

Balakrishnan added that the government had identified plots of agriculture land in Kahang and Kluang as alternative sites.

“Currently, we have identified 250ha in Kahang and another 60ha in Kluang,” he said.

“Some of the occupants do not want monetary compensation and prefer houses as they have no property of their own,” Balakrishnan said.

Unity, Human Resources, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman M. Asojan said the state government would ensure that the land offered was relevant to the squatters’ needs.

“We will also make sure that they are given priority to low-cost houses in the area,” he said.

He cautioned the squatters against vacating their homes unless a notice was issued to them from an authorised agency.

“Those who have doubts should contact the state government or the MIC.”

Tambang baru ETS 1 mulai Mei
30 April 2011
http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2011&dt=0430&pub=Kosmo&sec=Negara&pg=ne_06.htm

KUALA LUMPUR - Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) mengumumkan kadar baru tambang Khidmat Keretapi Elektrik (ETS) yang akan berkuat kuasa esok.

Presidennya, Dr. Aminuddin Adnan berkata, tiket akan dijual pada tiga harga berbeza dalam tiga pakej baru iaitu Silver (RM25), Gold (RM35) dan Platinum RM45.

"Sebenarnya ini merupakan harga tambang siling yang diselaraskan oleh kerajaan sejak perkhidmatan ETS dimulakan pada Ogos tahun lalu tetapi demi kepentingan pelanggan, harga konsesi iaitu RM30 diperkenalkan selama enam bulan sehingga 28 Februari lalu sebelum dilanjutkan sehingga 30 April 2011," katanya selepas majlis menghantar pasukan hoki New Zealand ke Ipoh menggunakan ETS di sini semalam.

Beliau berkata, selaras dengan tambang baru itu, pihaknya memperkenalkan diskaun antara 20 dan 75 peratus kepada lima golongan iaitu pesara kerajaan, warga emas, orang kelainan upaya, kakitangan KTMB dan pelajar.

"Lima golongan ini hanya perlu menunjukkan Mykad, kad pelajar atau kad persaraan untuk mendapatkan diskaun," jelasnya.

Jelas beliau, jumlah pengguna ETS pula meningkat sejak awal tahun ini apabila mencatatkan 45,800 orang pada Januari, 52,150 (Februari) dan 57,900 bulan lalu.

Tambang baru ETS 1 mulai Mei
30 April 2011
http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2011&dt=0430&pub=Kosmo&sec=Negara&pg=ne_06.htm

KUALA LUMPUR - Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) mengumumkan kadar baru tambang Khidmat Keretapi Elektrik (ETS) yang akan berkuat kuasa esok.

Presidennya, Dr. Aminuddin Adnan berkata, tiket akan dijual pada tiga harga berbeza dalam tiga pakej baru iaitu Silver (RM25), Gold (RM35) dan Platinum RM45.

"Sebenarnya ini merupakan harga tambang siling yang diselaraskan oleh kerajaan sejak perkhidmatan ETS dimulakan pada Ogos tahun lalu tetapi demi kepentingan pelanggan, harga konsesi iaitu RM30 diperkenalkan selama enam bulan sehingga 28 Februari lalu sebelum dilanjutkan sehingga 30 April 2011," katanya selepas majlis menghantar pasukan hoki New Zealand ke Ipoh menggunakan ETS di sini semalam.

Beliau berkata, selaras dengan tambang baru itu, pihaknya memperkenalkan diskaun antara 20 dan 75 peratus kepada lima golongan iaitu pesara kerajaan, warga emas, orang kelainan upaya, kakitangan KTMB dan pelajar.

"Lima golongan ini hanya perlu menunjukkan Mykad, kad pelajar atau kad persaraan untuk mendapatkan diskaun," jelasnya.

Jelas beliau, jumlah pengguna ETS pula meningkat sejak awal tahun ini apabila mencatatkan 45,800 orang pada Januari, 52,150 (Februari) dan 57,900 bulan lalu.

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That's ridiculous, its a transportation service, not a jewelery shop...I think this is branding gone over-board. A name should be intuitive.

The name 'transit' is fair enough, while the others could be replaced with age-old and effective names like local, semi express, express etc.

And don't get me started on why they have to set up separate ticket counters for ETS and intercity services...:ohno::ohno:

Train Journey


9101 - ETS IPOH-SEREMBAN IPOH - SEREMBAN
9102 - ETS SEREMBAN-IPOH SEREMBAN - IPOH
9103 - ETS IPOH SEREMBAN IPOH - SEREMBAN
9104 - ETS SEREMBAN-IPOH SEREMBAN - IPOH
9106 - ETS SBN-IPOH SEREMBAN - IPOH

9201 - ET 01 PLATINUM IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
9202 - ETS 02 PLATINUM SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH

9203 - ETS IPOH-KLS IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
9204 - ETS KLS-IPOH SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH
9205 - ETS IPOH-KLS IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
9206 - ETS KLS-IPOH SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH
9207 - ETS IPOH-KLS IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
9209 - ETS IPOH - KLS IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR

9301 - ET 21 GOLD IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
9302 - ET 22 GOLD SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH
9303 - ET 23 GOLD IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
9304 - ET 24 GOLD SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH
9305 - ET 25 GOLD IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
9306 - ET 26 GOLD SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH
9307 - ET 27 GOLD IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
9308 - ET 28 GOLD SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH
9309 - ET 29 GOLD IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
9310 - ET 30 GOLD SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH
9311 - ET 31 GOLD IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
9312 - ET 32 GOLD SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH
9313 - ET 33 GOLD IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
9314 - ET 34 GOLD SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH
9315 - ET 35 GOLD IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
9316 - ET 36 GOLD SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH
9317 - ET 37 GOLD IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR

9401 - ET 51 SILVER IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
9402 - ET 52 SILVER SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH
9403 - ET 53 SILVER IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
9404 - ET 54 SILVER SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH

9405 - TRANSIT IPOH-KLS IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
9406 - TRANSIT KLS-IPOH SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH

9501 - ET 61 SILVER IPOH - SEREMBAN
9502 - ET 62 SILVER SEREMBAN - IPOH
9503 - ET 63 SILVER IPOH - SEREMBAN
9504 - ET 64 SILVER SEREMBAN - IPOH
9506 - ET 66 SILVER SEREMBAN - IPOH

^^ I thought if u pay extra mean u get better seat and decent 'free' food...:lol:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/KTM-Berhad/142724092456860

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Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) will invest 500 million ringgit to purchase 10 high speed trains for its electronic train services (ETS) and is mulling leasing an additional 10 electrical multiple unit trains to support its north-to-south double tracking project expected to be ready in 2014, KTMB president Aminuddin Adnan said. www.themalaysianreserve.com.my

From KTM Facebook:

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KTM Berhad
A new destination 4 U : Seremban - Sg. Gadut Line will be officially open for public on 14th May 2011. Public may enjoy free rides in between Seremban - Sg. Gadut between 14th May 2011 - 20th May 2011.

Date : 14th May 2011

Senawang

Location : About 5 km south of Seremban station

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Sungai Gadut

Location : About 10 km south of Seremban station

Key point : The only elevated KTM station!

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wow nice !!!
its that lcd or just ordinary KTM electronic board??

^^

It is full screen board (not sure if its LCD or LED)

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will tampin station be serve by komuter or ets or kommuter+ktm...or none of the above

will tampin station be serve by komuter or ets or kommuter+ktm...or none of the aboveProbably ETS once the project gets down there - it would be interesting to see if there is a spur line built closer to Melaka town. Or maybe those melaka trams will finally be built.

Cheers, m

It tooks about 2 hours to go to tampin from melaka town center by car.

It tooks about 2 hours to go to tampin from melaka town center by car.

ekk..i usually do..around 40-60minits jerk..

Probably ETS once the project gets down there - it would be interesting to see if there is a spur line built closer to Melaka town. Or maybe those melaka trams will finally be built.

Cheers, m

maybe... or mybe that dr M high speed train on rubber wheel..

ali ristam had agreed for 5km track of the train from klebang to kota laksmana

Anyone know when the KTM from KL to Penang will be completed?

^^within next two years, 2013

Cadangan khidmat tren Seremban-Port Dickson dikaji: Kong
2011/05/24

SEREMBAN: Menteri Pengangkutan, Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha, berkata pihaknya sedia mengkaji cadangan kerajaan Negeri Sembilan untuk menghidupkan semula khidmat tren pelancongan Seremban-Port Dickson.

"Ia adalah cadangan yang baik...Kita perlu buat kajian dahulu kerana dahulu kita ada tren pelancongan (Eastern Orient Express) tetapi projek itu terhenti," katanya kepada pemberita selepas merasmikan Stesen Komuter Sungai Gadut di sini Selasa.
Beliau berkata, perkhidmatan keretapi seperti komuter, monorel dan LRT sudah semakin popular di negara ini dan Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) tidak teragak-agak untuk memodenkan perkhidmatannya di samping menambah 38 lagi set tren komuter dari China.
Katanya, walaupun peningkatan tren sangat popular di kalangan masyarakat biasa, kementeriannya juga ingin tahu mengapa syarikat minyak yang mempunyai loji di Port Dickson dan Kerteh tidak lagi berminat menggunakan landasan keretapi untuk mengangkut bahan petrokimia mereka.

"Kita ada landasan keretapi yang digunakan oleh Petronas dari Kuantan ke Kerteh untuk pengangkutan bahan mentah mereka tetapi landasan ini tidak lagi diguna, kita akan kaji," katanya.

Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, yang sebelum ini mengemukakan cadangan pembukaan semula laluan rel Seremban-Port Dickson itu turut berharap Kerajaan Persekutuan dapat memaju dan membesarkan stesen kereta api bandar Seremban sejajar dengan langkah berkenaan. - BERNAMA

^^please make it true and extend it until Malacca and Port Klang (this is my wish list)

Another is Ipoh-Lumut line :)

Petronas 'bina' railtrack n skrg dah tak diguna.. bagus sesangat la tu, sambung terus ke KT then sediakan Senandung Penyu ;)

KTMB NKRA source (http://www.ktmb.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=138:project-nkra&catid=37:project-progress)

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Summary:

1) 38 six-car EMU (Class 84)
2) 10 three-car EMU (Hopefully new order of Class 83)
3) System upgrading Klang Valley...15 years system need major overhaul and latest breakdown at salak selatan this week was a true nightmare
4) Seremban EMU Depot (unknown location and hopefully part of Seremban-PD Branch line)

:cheers:

Any pics of new Senawang/Sg Gadut station turnstiles??

Gurun-Jeniang road closed until next year
2011/06/02
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/2tjg/Article/

ALOR STAR: The Jalan Gurun-Jeniang is closed to traffic effective until Dec 31 next year to make way for the construction of a railway bridge.

MMC Gamuda Joint Venture Sdn Bhd, in a statement, said motorists from Jeniang heading north (Gurun and Alor Star) are requested to take a right turn at Taman Jerai Maju intersection and proceed to Jalan Guar Nenas to continue their journey.

Motorists from Jeniang heading south (Sungai Petani) are advised to take a left turn and continue their journey using Jalan Modenas.

One public-level crossing has been opened for motorists to cross over to Gurun town and vice versa.

Motorists are advised to follow the signages at the construction area.

For enquiries, call MMC Gamuda Joint Venture's hotline at 1-300-80-1999. -- By Nadia Badarudin

Good progress from KTMB SCS

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Sleek, can see the Siemens Desiro design influence there.

come on lah najib..give us melakan a train lah.. today jam giler...from toll to town even jasin also jammed.

When KTM Komuter service to be integrated into Rapid KL?

come on lah najib..give us melakan a train lah.. today jam giler...from toll to town even jasin also jammed.

hahaha....
today, i dont know what had happen, jammed from Sg Besi till Seremban.. then continue jam at both exit of ayer keroh(terrible), and Sg Ampat.... no choice i exit at jasin and go back bandar melaka to my friends house(got kenduri).. It took me 5 hours to reach melaka from Sg besi Toll... :nuts::nuts:

malacca always jammed during PH and school holdays....dunno why......
if i get chance try to avoid going malaccaduring these days........quite headache....for me malacca does not not give any meaning to me.....just like alor setar town only....

but so many outsiders want to visit malacca.....and even find job there.....

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come on lah najib..give us melakan a train lah.. today jam giler...from toll to town even jasin also jammed.

from a certain perspective, Seremban=Port Dickson=Melaka would be nice.

How about a slight detour Seremban-KLIA-PD then to Melaka:lol:Highly unlikely but it would be nice ha.

would it be nicer for our gomen to plan all state capital of peninsular malaysia well linked through rail line even though it cost billions of RM! Now almost all the RM collected through tax must be dumped into Greater KL transportation plan!! :ohno:

It might be costly now rather than later, who knows our country gone bankcrupt and we will never ever have one!!!:lol:

from a certain perspective, Seremban=Port Dickson=Melaka would be nice.

i think the train service should serve Muar ,Melaka, Alor Gajah and Pulau Sebang/Tampin, along this stretch, the population served will easily hit more than 500k population

How about a slight detour Seremban-KLIA-PD then to Melaka:lol:Highly unlikely but it would be nice ha.

A branch line would be good, say from Nilai, then to KLIA, to Seremban, PD, then to Melaka, before merging with the main line, probably at Tampin station.

However, I would like to see expansion of tracks (wherever possible in Klang Valley), because Klang Valley KTM lines are getting congested, even more so with future Komuter operation with higher frequency.

i think the train service should serve Muar ,Melaka, Alor Gajah and Pulau Sebang/Tampin, along this stretch, the population served will easily hit more than 500k population

ya.. strongly agree.. no train serve the area...

^^ how about this one :cheers:

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:cry:

would it be nicer for our gomen to plan all state capital of peninsular malaysia well linked through rail line even though it cost billions of RM! Now almost all the RM collected through tax must be dumped into Greater KL transportation plan!! :ohno:

It might be costly now rather than later, who knows our country gone bankcrupt and we will never ever have one!!!:lol:

ya true....because KV population exceed more than 6 million people...of course they deserve better public transport like MRT...

what to do all aggressive development of public transport only focused on KV area and not other capital states...we have to accept that...

if other capital states have population merely 4 million and above there will be a good allocation of fund to make any progress on LRT or BRT lines...

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:cry:

In good faith but still some of the lots it exchange for still there is a big ??? with all the hidden charges need to be resolved!

Tickets snapped up for KTMB’s final Tanjong Pagar service
2011/06/14
By Atiqa Hazellah http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/TicketssnappedupforKTMB__8217_sfinalTanjongPagarservice/Article/

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 170 people will be on the last train out of Tanjong Pagar station in Singapore on June 30, but chances are, they will not be rushing to get aboard before the green flag signifying the start of the journey is waved.

Almost all of the 172 tickets for the final journey were snapped up after they went on sale at noon yesterday, pointing to the possibility that many wanted to be a part of the historic occasion.

Just five hours after the ticket counters opened for business, the second class sleeping coach tickets were sold out, while the first and second class coaches had only two and 56 tickets left, respectively.

The Ekspres Senandung Sutera locomotive will depart at 10pm from the Tanjong Pagar station, breaking the silence of the darkness of the night for one last time. The express train service ends at the Kuala Lumpur Sentral station.

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd corporate communications executive Kelvin Khew said a sending-off celebration would be organised to commemorate the historic occasion. “The celebration will start at 11pm with many activities lined up, (including) selling the train’s memorabilia.” Besides that, said Khew, an exhibition would be held at the Tanjong Pagar station from June 26 to 29, in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia.

The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, will drive a special train from Tanjong Pagar and stop at the Woodlands Immigration checkpoint, then continue to Johor Baru Sentral after getting a licence last year.

Meanwhile, a page has been set up by several people on social networking site Facebook.

Called “The Last Train Into Tanjong Pagar”, it has already accumulated 357 fans since it was created earlier this month.

Most of them expressed their sadness over the closure of the Tanjong Pagar station.

On July 1, the curtains will come down on the Tanjong Pagar and Bukit Timah stations in Singapore as KTMB terminates its rail services in the republic south of the Woodlands train checkpoint.

The Tanjong Pagar and Bukit Timah stations have been providing rail services for Malaysians and Singaporeans since 1932 and 1915, respectively. The Tanjong Pagar site and other KTMB land parcels in the island republic will be jointly developed by MS Pte Ltd, a company with a 60 per cent stake held by Khazanah Nasional Bhd and 40 per cent by Temasek Holdings Ltd.

This was agreed upon during a series of bilateral meetings which also involved Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his Singapore counterpart, Lee Hsien Loong, last year.

A branch line would be good, say from Nilai, then to KLIA, to Seremban, PD, then to Melaka, before merging with the main line, probably at Tampin station.

However, I would like to see expansion of tracks (wherever possible in Klang Valley), because Klang Valley KTM lines are getting congested, even more so with future Komuter operation with higher frequency.

might as well plan 4 rail bypassing congested kv track right..let say btu gajah-klang-klia-pd-mlk then 2 tampin. another line to muar is optional incase out tpm n johor mb wanna do good in their kampong.

malacca always jammed during PH and school holdays....dunno why......
if i get chance try to avoid going malaccaduring these days........quite headache....for me malacca does not not give any meaning to me.....just like alor setar town only....

but so many outsiders want to visit malacca.....and even find job there.....





hahaha....
today, i dont know what had happen, jammed from Sg Besi till Seremban.. then continue jam at both exit of ayer keroh(terrible), and Sg Ampat.... no choice i exit at jasin and go back bandar melaka to my friends house(got kenduri).. It took me 5 hours to reach melaka from Sg besi Toll... :nuts::nuts:

what 2 do..it quit normal lh awal bln nse max jammed..that a bleasing 5hr frm kl 2 mlk .i onces do 7hrs..n i still remembered jammed frm png all the way 2 kl..now weekend i just ddk rumah tgk tv aje..

what 2 do..it quit normal lh awal bln nse max jammed..that a bleasing 5hr frm kl 2 mlk .i onces do 7hrs..n i still remembered jammed frm png all the way 2 kl..now weekend i just ddk rumah tgk tv aje..

ya.....same idea with u.....for me no visit melaka on PH and school holidays....:lol:

actually Klites will go outside from KL to seek better environment and to spend holidays with their family......plus school holidays season make roads jammed everywhere...

i encountered this and through my observation.......this time hari raya i wont go balik kampung spend my time in KL and doing house chores......

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I love the new design! Very sleek and yet i can relate it to our Malaysian culture! Thanks for posting the pic!
Hopefully one day Scomi could manufacture our own rolling stocks for KTMB :)

This old train station is near pasir gudang highway ( near junction to giant plentong). The station is being renovate since early of this month. The train in the photo also have park at the station since last week. Dunno whether it is related with the Mastel-KUB RM1.23b intra-city commuter train service project or not....

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Farewell Tanjong Pagar!~

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Elsewhere in the world, people of all nations are "building bridges". They open more trade routes and channels for easier travelling. In ancient time, there was Silk Road linking China to the Mediterranean. With Channel Tunnel came Eurostar, London, Paris and Brussels was never closer before. USA, where currently intercity railroad is transporting merely 0.03% of all trips, is building 13 corridors of High Speed Rail (HSR). Closer to home, Indonesians are trying to realise a decade if not century-long dream, of building a 20 km road and rail bridge to connect Java and Sumatra.

This is the era of Globalisation, they are all busy "closing the gaps". With wide gaps closed, plenty of opportunities will be opened, and ties strengthen. But over here, we are unfortunately regressing. I have never thought of this heartbreaking event coming our way, but ultimately come it will, nevertheless.

History of Railway in British Malaya

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Serving the nation since 1885.

This time a year ago, in the middle of June 2010, we celebrated the 125th anniversary of rail transport in Malaysia. Apart from human capital and institutional integrity, an efficient transportation network is also a pre-requisite for the nation's political, economic and social progress, among others. British Malaya with her abundance of natural resources was a huge magnet for economic exploration, therefore it's not surprising that the first railway in the country was constructed to connect the tin-mining hub of Taiping to the nearby harbour at Port Weld, a.k.a. Kuala Sepetang, and opened to traffic on June 1st,1885.

Kuala Lumpur, another mining town, was connected to Klang in September 1886, and the line was extended to Port Swettenham (Port Klang) three years later. Sungei Ujong (Seremban) was connected to Port Dickson in 1891. Two years later, Telok Anson was connected to Tapah Road. However, they were all operated by individual states separately. With the formation of the Federated Malay States (FMS), comprising Perak, Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Pahang in 1896, a newly formed operator - Federated Malay States Railway (FMSR) took over the segmented lines, with a vision to amalgamate them all.

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Tank Road Station, Singapore - Kranji Railway.

As the administrative headquarters of the Straits Settlements, Singapore began planning for railway as early as 1869. However, she only saw its first railway line completed in January 1st 1903, when the railway between town centre and Bukit Timah was opened. Three months later on April 10th, the segment linking Bukit Timah to Woodlands was also completed. The system was named Singapore - Kranji Railway.

The terminus was located at Tank Road (near River Valley Road), and the line ran through what is Orchard Road and Bukit Timah Road today, with stations in Newton and Cluny as well. It is worthwhile to note that the Newton station then was said to be occupying the same location as the Newton MRT station today.

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The end of the track in Woodlands before the construction of Causeway.

Two ferries named "Johore" and "Singapore" respectively were used to ferry rail passengers across the Tebrau Straits, linking Johor Bahru and Singapore, until the completion of Causeway in 1923 that enabled seamless travel between Singapore and the rest of the country. With the West Coast Main Line linking Butterworth and Johor Bahru completed in 1909, and work on East Coast Line connecting Tumpat to Gemas concluded in 1931, Singapore became an important terminus of the country's transportation system.

In the year of 1918, the properties and estates held by the Singapore Government Railway were sold to the Government of the Federated Malay States for $4,136,000, and a land lease of 999 years was given. As a result, the Singapore railway became physically an integral part of the FMSR network. In the 1920s, realignment of railway between Bukit Timah and Singapore town centre was planned. A new line would be constructed to link Bukit Timah to a new station in Keppel Road in the Tanjong Pagar area, which is a stone's throw away from the docks. The line was completed in 1932.

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Newly opened Tanjong Pagar station.

After Tank Road sent off its last train to Kuala Lumpur on 8:30pm, May 2nd, 1932 (Monday), stations on the old line including Tank Road, Newton, Cluny and old Bukit Timah stations were permanently closed on the very same midnight, and beginning the next morning all trains would terminate at the new station in Tanjong Pagar instead.

The new Tanjong Pagar station was officially opened by Governor of Straits Settlement, Sir Cecil Clementi at 5:15 pm on May 2nd 1932. There were other halts along the way, including Kranji, Mandai, Bukit Panjang, Tanglin and Alexandra, but over time they ceased to function one by one.

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Beautiful Bukit Timah station.

After the Second World War, Straits Settlement and FMS was disbanded, all their member states (minus Singapore) together with the unfederated states of Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Trengganu and Johor was injected into a new entity called Malayan Union, while Singapore was carved out as a Crown colony. Malayan Union became Federation of Malaya in 1948, and achieved her independence on August 31st, 1957. Accordingly, FMSR was transformed into Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM), and later corporatised as Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB).

Singapore gained self-governance in 1955, voted for a merger with Malaya, North Borneo and Sarawak to form Malaysia in a 1962 national referendum, and after a postponement from the previously decided date of August 31st, 1963, Malaysia was officially formed on September 16th, 1963, some said to coincide with then Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kwan Yew's birthday. However, due to irreconcilable differences, Singapore was expelled unilaterally by Tunku Abdul Rahman, then Prime Minister on August 9th, 1965, shocking the King as well as all the citizens. Malaysia was partitioned, and the rest is herstory. Thank God, the vital railway service was not affected significantly, at least for the time being.

Eyeing The Railway Land

On the last day before stepping down as Prime Minister of Singapore, November 27th, 1990, Lee Senior visited Kuala Lumpur and signed a comprehensive deal, albeit a raw deal, with then Finance Minister of Malaysia, Daim Zainuddin. This set of raw deals were aimed to solve a host of outstanding inherited bilateral issues, including the use of Malaysian airspace by Royal Singaporean Air Force (RSAF) jets, withdrawal of Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings by West Malaysians et cetera, but unsurprisingly the most controversial was the railway, which the ruling family of Singapore was eager to get rid off.

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Railwayfans visiting Bukit Timah at the turn of the century.

The rulers of Singapore was offering a few reasons why KTM should go. Among them, the narrow strip of land corridor occupied by the railway is cutting Singapore into two halves. Since the customs and immigration posts of both Singapore and Malaysia are located in Tanjong Pagar station, undocumented migrants might jump off somewhere along the track to enter Singapore without Malaysian and Singaporean immigration clearance. Similarly, they also claimed that criminals onboard the train might sneak in contraband such as narcotics into Singapore by tossing it onto the land beside the railway before reaching the checkpoint in Tanjong Pagar, and come pick it up later.

Are these concerns justified? They are. And we will examine it one by one. But isn't there any meaningful solution, apart from scrapping off the railway system altogether? Why not implement any of the solutions? Probably if the problems are solved and railway remains, their ultimate motive of grabbing the railway land for "development" would take a back seat again.

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Malaysian Immigration and Custom posts stayed put in Tanjong Pagar.

When Singapore's immigration and customs post were located in Tanjong Pagar, the possibility of illegal entry and smuggling was true, at least on paper. However, since 1999, Singapore has relocated its checkpoints to Woodlands. Now with immigration and customs clearance conducted in Woodlands as soon as trains enter Singapore, the worries are eliminated once and for all. Of course, having to alight the train and wait for everyone to complete the immigration clearance before resuming the journey sometimes take as long as one hour. But that at least render some of Singapore's excuse to get rid of the railway irrelevant.

Next, does the railway track cut Singapore into half? Yes. Is it a huge hindrance to development that is insurmountable? There are plenty of other railway tracks and highways that cuts the city into pockets. For example, the elevated Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) beyond Bishan, Tiong Bahru and Kallang all splits their left from their right. Okay, they are elevated, at least the ground level is passable.

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Republic of Singapore West and Republic of Singapore East...

There are also numerous expressways, which are not exactly elevated. For instance, East Coast Parkway (ECP) cuts off neighbourhoods such as Tanjong Katong and Marine Parade from the East Coast Park. Otherwise, why is the need for pedestrian tunnels? Similarly, Nature Society (Singapore) (NSS) has been arguing that by cutting Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (BTNR) away from the larger Central Catchment Area, Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) has effectively made life more difficult for wildlife in BTNR, especially in aspects such as feeding and breeding.

Choa Chu Kang is split by Kranji Expressway (KJE), Clementi by Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), Eunos by Pan Island Expressway (PIE). If you have a copy of Singapore Public Transport Map (New 2010/2011 edition) published by Mighty Minds, from Maps 1 to 22, I find only Map 1 Kranji, Lim Chu Kang area, Map 3 Sembawang, Yishun area, and Map 16 Jurong Island is not cut through by surface level expressways. Why don't the government convert them all underground, into something like Central Expressway (CTE)'s Chin Swee Tunnel and Kampong Java Tunnel, or the newly built largely underground Kallang - Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE)?

So, why only single out the railway? Why not ask it to be elevated?

Failure of Southern Commuter System to Take Off

There was, actually, a plan to double track and electrify the railway in the Southern part of Malaysia, after Commuter trains were introduced in Klang Valley. The mainline from Kulai to Johor Bahru and Tanjong Pagar, as well as the spur line to Plentong and Pasir Gudang, was supposed to be double tracked and electrified. If that was meant to be, coupled with sufficient rolling stocks, a frequent and safe mode of transport is created. It could operate like other MRT lines in Singapore, set up interchange with other lines to enable seamless transfer, for example in Buona Vista, Kranji and Bukit Panjang (I would love cross-platform transfer but that is not possible), and best of all, it crosses the border into Johor.

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Welcome no more...
Credit: Jason (Keretapi.com)


Realising that this was actually possible, the rulers of Singapore added another condition. They wanted the line to be powered by third rail on the side, instead of overhead catenary lines. This was actually not unreasonable, bearing in mind that Singapore needs to maintain a pleasant landscape, and we all know how high tension cables (and not so much overhead catenary lines) have spoilt our view everywhere in Malaysia. Some rapid transit systems in the world do use overhead catenary lines, such as the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) in Hong Kong. But since Singaporean regime made it the prerequisite, I really have no idea why the Umno Barisan Nasional regime insists against it, by arguing overhead catenary allows for faster trains.

Had KTM's Southern Komuter service taken off, where people depends on it to travel across the countryside in a more speedy manner, public opinion alone would have halt the impending scrapping of this line. Unfortunately, by insisting for the overhead catenary line that enables faster trains, and reluctant to power the future Southern Komuter system through third rail, we in the end lost the whole railway altogether.

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Singapore signal box

Apparently, cutting the city state into half, undocumented disembarkation or smuggling are not solid ground to argue for the scrapping of railway. However, logical deductive reasoning only work when one is debating with a logical and rational partner, and also I seriously doubt the ability of our negotiators to present proper arguments like what we just did. See their embarrassing outing to the International Court of Justice over Pulau Batu Putih / Pedra Branca issue and you get what I mean.

Perception of KTM vs Potential of Railway

The last time I count, there were only seven trips between Singapore and Malaysia daily, namely day and night trips to Kuala Lumpur, day and night trips to Tumpat, one trip to Butterworth, and two mail trains to Gemas and Kuala Lipis respectively. Without frequent services, KTM is regarded by many as archaic and inefficient. However, reluctance of Umno Barisan Nasional regime to double track the system timely as the need arise was a major contributor to this.

Surely, with only metre gauge, single tracks, diesel locomotives and shortage of coaches, there is only so much we can do. Hence the frequent late arrival, faulty aircon, waiting eternally for bypassing other trains all formed the chief complaints the general public held against KTM. Not just Singaporeans, but middle class Malaysians as well. Thanks to this perception, every opportunity is capitalised by certain quarters to get rid of the historical railway.

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"Is it time for KTM to go?"

Even then, railway has several advantages over other modes of transport between the two capitals. First of all, it is downtown to downtown. The railway stations in Tanjong Pagar and KL Sentral are closer to respective town centres, compared to airport or coach terminal. Both KLIA and Changi are faraway. In Kuala Lumpur, South-bound coach terminal was just relocated from Puduraya to Bandar Tasik Selatan, whereas in Singapore, there's not even a centralised terminal, thus Transnasional terminates in Lavender Street, Sri Maju in Golden Mile, First Coach in Novena Square, so on and so forth. Railway is the only mode of transport without the need to pay toll, airport tax, fuel surcharge, or to check in two hours early. And it definitely spares us of the brutal, tragic, fatal highway accidents.

Whatever the current deficiencies of KTM are, these are not excuses to disregard the advantages of a modern railway system. Malaysia may be a perfectly mismanaged country, but I am sure one day there will be talents who can modernise the system, provided there is time and financial resources. To deprive the chance to modernise the system is thus a huge injustice. New technologies, new attitude and new work culture will ensure a safe and convenient travel, but if the strip of land for tracks is confiscated today, where are we supposed to build High Speed lines in the future? The way I look at it's, this is throwing out the baby with the bathwater.

Railwayfan STN said it categorically in his forum post,

Quote:
"Even if it were to close, public opinion should have sought (through referendum) beforehand instead of relying on simple agreement between two men at one meeting. If for example 51% of people say yes through referendum to close then at least I am still willing to suck my thumb...

What's more, the lack of foresight to build a much better alternative to replace KTM before letting such line closures to happen is another thing which I am even more disappointed at."

We don't know whether the future High Speed Railway linking KL and Singapore will materialise. I ain't a big fan of High Speed Rail either. However, for me it is immaterial. Land-scarce Hong Kong didn't dismantle the Kowloon - Cantoon Railway (now MTR East Rail) in anticipation of the Beijing - Hong Kong High Speed Rail to be built come next decade. New York still has the Pennsylvania Station -- one of the busiest intercity and commuter station in the world -- in central Manhattan, where land is even pricier, population density higher than in Singapore. State of Penang will never asked the train to stop at the border at Nibong Tebal, force all passengers to take bus to the Kedah border town of Pinang Tunggal, in order to resume the train journey. So, what's so uniquely Singapore?

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Woodlands Train Checkpoint, the new KTM Southern terminus...

Some claim, with Thomson Line MRT, Woodlands - JB Rapid Transit System (RTS) targeted to complete by 2018, and the future High Speed Rail, travelling from downtown KL to downtown Singapore need just 3 hours. But all these projects are still on paper only, nothing more than the proposed Malacca - Dumai bridge or the Penang Monorail. We run the risk of "<em>yang dikejar tak dapat, yang dikendung keciciran</em>" -- losing what we had without achieving what we want.

Why not follow the more prudent way, build the Thomson Line MRT and Woodlands - JB RTS first, see whether Intercity passengers prefer to switch at JB Sentral and ride the new alternative into downtown Singapore, or would they follow the old way? Competition will tell us which is more popular, then we can decide whether to close the KTM line.

When Razak Junior and Lee Junior met on May 24th, 2010 to announce the demise of KTM in Singapore after a secret four-eye meeting, both seemed delighted. It was only said both countries will increase bus routes (so Johoreans can visit Marina Bay Sands and Resort World Sentosa easier), and Singaporeans will invest more in Iskandar Malaysia. CPF, sales of sand, use of airspace by RSAF jets were not touch upon at all. Six plots of KTM land in Tanjong Pagar, Bukit Timah, Kranji and Woodlands will be swapped for four in Marina Bay and two in Rochor area for future development. But no amount of new shopping malls, hotels and skycrappers will facilitate easier, speedier and more affordable transportation between the two nations, will they?

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Confusing signs contradicting one another in Woodlands Tran Checkpoint...

In the end, Umno Barisan Nasional regime and the ruling family of Singapore will be laughing all the way to the bank. They don't allow sales of sand to Singapore, but they can't care less about constant outflow of brainy kids lured by scholarships, who will reside and work in Singapore after their study. Half million of Malaysians working in Singapore now will be deprived of a trustworthy way to balik kampung during festive seasons or elections. So where is the priority?

The Straits Times on the 11th of April 1903 published a description of the first "through train" journey:

Quote:
"The first through train left 'Singapore' station at Tank Road punctually at 7 o’clock yesterday morning for 'Woodlands', at the Johore end of Singapore, a little run of fifteen miles. The train consisted of seven carriages and was well filled with a very cosmopolitan lot of passengers."

The article also described the marvellous scene along the line from Bukit Timah towards Woodlands in these beautiful words:

Quote:
"The line runs through some of the prettiest country in the island and the lover of tropical scenery will be delighted with the trip."

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The good old time...

After running for 107 years, not all are delighted. You don't usher in a new era of integration by disintegrating the transportation links. The decommissioning of KTM railway track along Woodlands to Tanjong Pagar is indeed among the most tragic event in recent years. A vital link to strengthen bilateral ties is gone for good. I have never seriously thought of it coming our way, yet it came nevertheless. Farewell Tanjong Pagar, farewell Temasek, you will be dearly missed!

p/s: Wish all friends riding the last train out of Tanjong Pagar (http://www.ktmrailwayfan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4006&start=195&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=) a pleasant and memorable journey. Thank you all KTMRailwayFan members and participants especially Pakcik Keretapi Malam and Hafizi Azmal for making it a success.

I will like to express my great appreciation to the webmaster of SeaRail MyMalaya (http://searail.mymalaya.com/Singapore/SRhistory.htm), Good Morning Yesterday (http://goodmorningyesterday.blogspot.com/2007/07/singapore-kranji-railway-by-guest.html), The Green Corridor (http://www.thegreencorridor.org/2011/05/27/the-last-level-crossing-in-singapore/) and National Library's Singapore Infopedia (http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_953_2005-01-25.html), as well as Jason of Keretapi.com (http://www.keretapi.com/) from where I gathered most of the stories and borrowed historical pictures. Those whose pictures are used here without proper credit kindly contact me.

Please take a look at these blogs for more stories and photos too: A Journey Till The End (http://ajourneytilltheend.blog.com/), Singapore's Hidden Sites, Sights and Spots (http://singaporehidden.blogspot.com/2008/05/abandoned-ktm-railway-bridge.html), The Long Winding Road (http://thelongnwindingroad.wordpress.com/2011/05/19/the-last-level-crossing-in-singapore/) etc.

KTMB says goodbye to Tanjong Pagar :wave:
2011/06/30 By Ben Tan and Chuah Bee Kim
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/KTMBsaysgoodbyetoTanjongPagar/Article/

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A KTMB employee putting up a sign informing passengers about the switch
from the Tanjong Pagar railway station to Woodlands in Singapore from
tomorrow. — NST picture by Effendy Rashid

JOHOR BARU: The last train out of Tanjong Pagar tonight will be Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd’s farewell to the 79-year-old railway station in Singapore.

Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will be in the driver’s seat of the symbolic train service that will depart the railway station about 11pm.

The last train service, Ekspres Senandung Malam, will depart at 10pm. From tomorrow, southbound trains will end their journey at Singapore’s Woodlands Train Checkpoint near the Johor border.

KTMB Tanjong Pagar station manager Shamsul Bahri Sahri, one of the 67 Singapore-based KTMB personnel going home, said the railway line, and the Tanjong Pagar and Bukit Timah (located between Tanjong Pagar and Woodlands) stations in the republic were a repository of history.

“It would be a lie if I said that I would not be saddened by the handover of the Tanjong Pagar station on Friday,” said the 43-year-old, who served in Tanjong Pagar for 15 years.

Stanley Tan, a member of the Singapore-based KTM Railway Fan Club, said: “We hope to be part of the last train back to Johor as it will be a start to a new future.”

Tan, who chronicles the history of railways in Malaysia and Singapore, said his club was planning a small gathering to commemorate the occasion tonight.

The train service to Tanjong Pagar was introduced in 1932 as a trade link between vegetable and agricultural producers on the mainland and Singapore.

The 45-minute train ride from here to Singapore was a relaxing way to enter the republic.

It was an alternative to the traffic crawl on the Causeway.

Located in Keppel Road, Tanjong Pagar was chosen as the site of the railway station to realise the British’s vision of creating an extensive transport network across land and sea at that time.

The last train out puts into effect a Malaysian-Singapore agreement that will see the development of KTMB land parcels in the republic by M-S Pte Ltd, a company owned by Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Singapore’s Temasek Holdings.

www.nst.com.my/

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GOODBYE OLD FAITHFUL... At the stroke of midnight, the Tanjong Pagar train station in Singapore will cease operations forever. The last train out tonight will be Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd's farewell to the 79-year old railway. Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will be in the driver's seat of the symbolic train service that will depart the railway station about 11pm. The last train service, Expres Senandung Malam will depart at 10pm. From tomorrow, southbound trains will end their journey at Singapore's Woodlands Train Checkpoint near the Johor border. NST pix by Roslan Khamis and Effendy Rashid Jun 30, 2011 6:50 pm

Johor Sultan drives last Tg Pagar train
2011/07/01
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/JohorSultandriveslastTgPagartrain/Article/

It was a poignant scene at the station's platforms when the Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar himself drove out the last train from the station at 11pm, marking the end of a long chapter in KTMB's history.

SINGAPORE: After 80 years of faithful service, the curtains came down on Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad's (KTMB) Tanjung Pagar railway station here tonight.

Eyes were moist in the people gathered as it was a very sentimental moment. It was the southernmost station in KTMB's railway network.

At the stroke of midnight tonight, the station, which has been operation since 1932, ceased all operations and from Friday (July 1), KTMB's train service from Singapore to the peninsula will operate from the Woodlands railway station.

The Sultan of Johor accompanied by his son Tengku Temenggong, Tengku Idris and daughter Tengku Amina had arrived at the station at 10.20pm and were taken on a tour of it by the station's management.

Thousands of people and a horde of media personnel were at the station to witness the historic occasion. -- BERNAMA

Ipoh Station.

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First China Made EMU For KTM Commuter Service To Arrive Before September

From Alan Ting

ZHUZHOU (Southeast China), July 6 (Bernama) -- The first consignment of 38 Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) units of six-car trains ordered by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) for commuter services will arrive in Malaysia before September, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha.

He said the EMU, build by China state owned CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co. Ltd (CSR ZELC) were well ahead of the schedule with the first consignment expected to be put into service before the end of this year.

"The delivery will be in stages with full delivery of the total 38 EMUs by June next year," he told Malaysian reporters here after "the roll out ceremony" for the first of the 38 EMU sets of the six-car trains ordered by KTMB at SCR ZELC plant here.

Also present were the Governor of Hunan Province Xu Shousheng, chairman of CSR ZELC Zhao Xiaogang and KTMB President Dr Aminuddin Adnan.

KTMB has signed an agreement with ZELC, a well known China EMU builder on May 19 last year to purchase custom-build EMU sets of the six-car trains for commuter service in Klang Valley under the government's National Key Results Areas (NKRA) for public transport. Kong said the custom build EMU specifically to run on Malaysia meter gauge (measuring one metre or 3 ft, 33/8 inches wide) which can travel up to 140 km/h.

He said the purchase of 38 EMUs cost RM1.89 billion and was awarded to ZELC based on the lowest price offered in their bid for the government procurement tender.

"The contract does not include Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) which we are still looking into awarding soon," he said.

The trains of six sets has a futuristic design, using latest train technology from China with two KTM engineers based here for the past three months to ensure all systems follow the specifications set by KTM.

Each train set is capable of carrying about 900 passengers and this means KTM can double its passenger transport rate as well shorten the waiting period from currently 30 minutes to 10 and to only seven and half minute at peak hours.

Meanwhile, Dr Aminuddin said the 38 new EMUs will be used to serve the routes between Rawang-Sungai Gadut, Batu Caves-Port Klang, Sentul-Port Klang and Batu Caves-Rawang.

He said with the entry of new EMUs from China, the usage of "EMU hybrid' will be reduced.

KTMB had introduced the use of EMU Hybrid trains since last year to overcome the problem of cancellation, delays and shortage of trains.

The KTM Komuter EMU Hybrid sets use diesel locomotive power with the help of power-generating car that provides electricity for their air-conditioners, public address system and automatic doors.

-- BERNAMA

^^ New SCS

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:banana::banana:

My opinion, ETS look better and little bit sophisticated with LED headlamp:lol:

^^ New SCS

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Love this pic :cheers:

WoW ! cant say more...speechless :eek:

Are those cushioned-seats ? Nice

It's a great looker, i must admit. But somehow, i have some reservation on "made-in-China" products :ohno:. Just look at those Chinese made buses.

nice!!!!

Stuff we learned:

KTM Freight Alternative Line | Batu Tiga - Sg. Buloh | 2013 - 2015
We have learned that:


KTM will build a "bypass" route for freight trains to avoid the Klang Valley;
This line will be routed from Batu Tiga to Sg. Buloh;
The line will probably be an extension of the Sri Subang spur line (which links Batu Tiga to Subang Airport);
TRANSIT has expressed our preference for the original proposal, a complete bypass of the Klang Valley from Alor Gajah - Port Klang - Batu Gajah;


KTM Komuter Upgrades | 2012 - 2015
We have learned that:

KTM Komuter upgrades will begin at the beginning of 2012


Cheers, m

It's a great looker, i must admit. But somehow, i have some reservation on "made-in-China" products :ohno:. Just look at those Chinese made buses.

Let's see how long will it function and we will have different opinion about China's train:)

sorry deleted...posted wrong thread.

Disruption of KTM services at KL station

KUALA LUMPUR: All Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) services passing Kuala Lumpur station were disrupted after a crane toppled at platform 4 at KM 387.3 at 12.44am Saturday.

The incident occurred when the 60 tonne crane was removing advertising billboards and unipoles near the station's platform 4.

"The crane failed to stabilise and toppled on the roof and electrification cables at platform 4, 3 and 2, rendering them impassable. Only platform 1 can be used," KTMB said in a statement Saturday.

No casualties were reported but work to remove the structure, cleaning and re-installation of damaged cables will go on until Monday.

KTM will provide a bus service to transfer train passengers from Bank Negara station to KL Sentral and from KL Sentral to Bank Negara for the onward journey.

For ETS service from KL Sentral to Ipoh, it will start and end at Sentul station while the Seremban-Ipoh service will end at KL Sentral station and passengers will board buses to Sentul station to proceed.

The bus service starts at 6am until the last service at 11.45pm and services will continue until the clean-up is completed.

For KTM Cargo and Intercity services, it will only operate one line at platform 1 and will slow down near the scene causing passengers delay of 30 minutes to one hour. - Bernama

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Disruption of KTM services at KL station


No casualties were reported but work to remove the structure, cleaning and re-installation of damaged cables will go on until Monday.



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OMG..Thanks Godness no injuries..just imagine if it happened during the train passing by the station and passengers waiting for the train..

OMG..Thanks Godness no injuries..just imagine if it happened during the train passing by the station and passengers waiting for the train..

I dont think that platform is in use, the one for commuter is the island one.

ekk..i usually do..around 40-60minits jerk..

Good if we can take train to the newly upgraded Tampin / Pulau Sebang KTM station, and drive to Malacca town centre once we reach. But the pre-requisite is, KTM must add autoracks to their consist, so we can drive our cars into their trains.

Seriously I doubt it can be done since KTM is running on metre gauge. So if impossible, a spur line to Malacca town please. Then we can discuss whether to link it upward to Port Dickson, KLIA and Nilai, and downward to Muar, Batu Pahat, Pontian, Nusajaya and JB Sentral.

Malacca is growing, and not that far from KL.

Electric train service will be attractive to passengers, from Klang Valley.

Can any rail experts advise what the "Signaling Works" to rails is ? it involves what? thanks

rGX55syU158


:dunno::chill::chill::chill::dunno:

Who in the right mind would wait for a train that long in the first place?

rGX55syU158


:dunno::chill::chill::chill::dunno:when? where? why?

Cheers, m

When? To be exact... i don't know. Since the videos is posted on 22nd of July.. High probably within the last 2 weeks.

Where? From the videos.. it shows that the train is bound to Ipoh from KL Sentral when it suddenly stalled somewhere... before being towed by locomotive to the nearest KTM station which is Serendah...

Why? The vid says that the train happened to have electrical problems (understood as the problem is the train not others)..

Sadly.. after waiting for such long hours, the were asked to get into the next train with some/probably most of them need to stand for the next 1-2hours journey. If I were them, i would ask for refund.

Maybe Mr. Moaz can ask KTM of what was the exact cause of the problem of this newly bought train.

^^ ETS is KTM's subsidiaries and most of KTM workers dun like this move...what is significant to let ETS run as single company?..having different ticketing booth, different class of workers and soon different ticketing system...Above problem shows how KTM worker react when ETS have problem. They slow action and response was trying to kill ETS purposely..I guess :ohno:


Railwaymen to protest against KTM President's contract renewal
2011/07/26

KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the Railwaymen's Union of Malaya are planning a peaceful picket at the Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) headquarters compound on Friday to protest the renewal of contract of KTM President, Dr Aminuddin Adnan for two years from Aug 1.

Union president Abdul Razak Md Hassan claimed that they had obtained approval from Dang Wangi police to hold the picket from 6pm and that about 1,000 KTM workers are expected to take part.

Speaking at a news conference, Abdul Razak said the extension of Aminuddin's

contract has created uneasiness with the union, as according to him, Aminuddin
has a negative attitude towards the union. - Bernama



Old news:


Railwaymen’s union objects to KTM subsidiary for ETS

PETALING JAYA: The Railway*men’s Union of Malaysia has objected to plans to set up a subsidiary company for KTM Bhd’s (KTMB) Electric Train Set (ETS).

Union president Abdul Razak Md Hassan said this was an “unwise move” that would not only affect KTMB’s core business but also liquidate its revenue, as it would be channelled to the subsidiary.

“We strongly object to the KTMB management’s decision to create an ETS subsidiary. It is also not practical as there are only five ETS sets.

“There is no need for a subsidiary. The KTMB management can set up a new department or a new strategy business unit by just appointing a managing director to oversee the ETS unit.

“This will not only save administration costs but also increase KTMB’s revenue,” he said in a statement yesterday.

Abdul Razak also listed 14 reasons and claims why the move should be shot down, including the fact that the government allocation was to KTMB and not to any subsidiary.

The union, Abdul Razak said, was appealing to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to step in and help resolve the issue, adding that an objection letter was sent to the KTMB president, Najib and Members of Parliament.



KTM really2, badly need for restructuring...need for new progressive business model, need for company road map and masterplan..need to seek for strategic partners...get rid of cronysm (example; you only can join KTM if you have good cable inside) ...My hope for KTM was too high and I love KTM so much :bash:

my friend is an engineer with KTM, being young newcomer, he said it is so hard to work with government-servant-mentality workers in his workshop. They always purposely delay repairs and maintenance and wait to claim overtime. He even got threats from this group of uncles...

this is how KTM works. They have to get rid of these imcompetent and lazy staff and throw away government servant mentality.

^^mmmm:ohno: not a surprise..most of d government servant agencies are d same attitude like that:ohno:

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Delivery of EMU trains ahead of schedule
Monday July 25, 2011
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/7/25/nation/9141595&sec=nation#13117365606341&if_height=629

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On track: Kong (third from right) launching the first EMU train built by CSR
Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co Ltd at its factory in China earlier this month.

ZHUZHOU: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) will receive its first set of six-car Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains in September while another five sets would be shipped by year-end, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha. He said the remainder of the total 38 sets is expected by June 2012.

Kong said the trains manufactured by CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co Ltd (CSR ZELC) must be tested on Malaysian tracks before they could be commissioned.

He said the 38 train sets cost RM1.89bil (excluding maintenance, repair and overhaul expenses).

KTMB signed an agreement with CSR ZELC in May 2010 for the purchase of the custom-made EMUs that could run on Malaysian meter gauge track and travel up to 140kph.

KTMB president Dr Aminuddin Adnan said the new units allow an increase in the frequency of trains, which could transport more passengers in shorter time intervals.

He said the EMUs also offer more comfortable travel as they were cleaner and the air-conditioning system is more efficient.

Aminuddin said the trains have security measures like close-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in all the cars.

One coach for each EMU would be designated for female passengers only.

KTMB's RM1b cargo revenue target
By Sharen Kaur Published: 2011/07/27
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/KTMB27/Article/index_html

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Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd's cargo business, coupled with its multi-modal and distribution units, now makes about RM210 million revenue a year.

Kuala Lumpur: National railway company Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) aims to rake in revenues of more than RM1 billion from its cargo business in five years, its chief said.

Currently, the cargo business, coupled with KTMB's multi-modal and distribution units, makes about RM210 million revenue per annum.

Business Times reported on Monday that KTMB's cargo and multimodal units will be combined and parked under a new company called KTMB Logistics Sdn Bhd, headed by Datuk Alias Kadir.

KTMB president Dr Aminuddin Adnan said the RM1 billion target is achievable.

He is attributing growth to the new six-car Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains and strategic alliances that KTMB is forming with other train operators.

KTMB will get its first set of EMU trains on September 6 while five more will be shipped by year-end.

The rest of the 38 sets, which the government had ordered for RM1.9 billion, is expected to be delivered by June 2012.

"This is the kind of transfor-mation that we are working on. We are waiting for the Ministry of Finance Inc to approve the plan after which we will come up with a new business model to turn around KTMB," Aminuddin told Business Times at Balai Berita here yesterday.

KTMB is segregating its core businesses under a two-phase restructuring plan, with the aim of being more efficient and profi-table.

Under the Government Transformation Plan, 33 listed and unlisted government-linked companies will undergo restructuring in various stages, including KTMB, to operate more efficiently.

"KTMB has a lot of potential waiting to be unleashed. We hope it will start making operating profits in two years. The cargo business will be the first to help it turnaround," Aminuddin said.

KTMB has been making losses since it was corporatised in 1992 due to high operating costs. It did, however, make a net profit of RM9 million to RM15 million from 1993 to 1995, before falling into the red again in the following years.

http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/2011/07/30/get-out-rum-tells-ktmb-boss/


Get out! RUM tells KTMB boss


Patrick Lee | July 30, 2011
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Union threatens disruption of train services for Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations if Aminuddin Adnan does not resign immediately.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) employees want their president, Aminuddin Adnan, to step down immediately or face a drastic backlash.

“Malaysia’s trains may come to a screeching halt during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations if does not quit,” said Abdul Razak Md Hassan, chief of the Railwaymen’s Union of Malaya (RUM).

“We want the government to end the president of KTMB’s contract or we will take drastic action!” he told hundreds of KTMB employees in front of the company’s KL headquarters.

“First of all, work to rule, be careful with Hari Raya!” warned Razak. “There’s real possibility that KTMB workers would go on strike.”

More than 300 disgruntled KTMB employees took part in a picket along Jalan Sultan Hishammuddin at around 6pm yesterday evening.
Armed with air horns, the crowd, some hailing from as far away as Alor Star, Kedah, were boisterous as they announced their arrival in front of the KTMB office.

They also carried protest banners, all of them against Aminuddin’s position as KTMB president.
“It’s too late to negotiate, KTMB president. Banggang (stupid),” and “The KTMB president should learn how to be a leader,” read some of them.

Unfurling banners and handing out RUM badges, the protest also took on a carnival-like atmosphere, with the crowd belting out the union’s anthem and the patriotic “Inilah Barisan Kita”.

Culture of fear

The picket was the second of its kind in the last two years. In July last year, 200 RUM members picketed outside the KTMB headquarters in Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin.
They demanded that the Electric Train Service (ETS) remain within KTMB’s purview, instead of becoming a separate private subsidiary. They too, called for Aminuddin’s resignation.

Later on, the union met with Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak and presented their views. Najib is in charge of the Finance Ministry, which oversees KTMB.

Although the government acceded to their demands over the ETS, Najib asked RUM to be patient with Aminuddin, who only became KTMB president in August 2009.
Aminuddin was previously the president of the Express Rail Link, a YTL subsidiary.
But RUM appears to have had enough of the KTMB president. Aminuddin, they said, was to blame not only for the company’s poor performance, but also the alleged RM300m loss of KTMB’s cash reserves and overdrafts.

FMT previously reported the union accusing him of creating a “culture of fear” within the company, with KTMB senior officials allegedly being punished for being union-friendly.

Members from other unions also supported this evening’s picket. Khalid Atan, Malayan Trades Union Congress (MTUC) president slammed KTMB’s top management for ignoring its workers.

“We want (KTMB’s) leaders to see this. We don’t want RUM to be sidestepped,” he said.
Representatives from the International Transport Federation, National Union of Bank Employees and even the Malaysian Airlines union (MASEU) were also at the protest.

The picket ended at around 6.35pm, with the crowd dispersing peacefully.

^^ clips to share..hurmmmm :ohno: I neutral about it because KTMB worker are just like typical gov servant and I suggest that Proton MD, Dato Syed Zainal to lead KTMB...his previous experience in managing old dumb lazy unproductive workers in Proton was valuable in order to give new face of KTMB :cheers:

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Lebih dari 300 pekerja-pekerja kesatuan Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad(RUM) terpaksa mengadakan piket secara aman hari ini pada pukul 6.00petang di perkarangan Ibu pejabat KTMB Jalan Hishamuddin Kuala Lumpur bagi melahirkan 'Bantahan Sekeras-kerasnya bagi penyambungan kontrak Presiden KTMB'.

Kesatuan Pekerja-Pekerja KTMB melahirkan rasa kekecewaan dengan penyambungan kontrak Dr. Aminuddin Bin Adnan sebagai Presiden KTMB selama dua tahun bermula 1hb Ogos 2011 sehingga 31hb Julai 2013. Penyambungan kontrak ini menimbulkan rasa kurang senang kesatuan berikutan perhubungan diantara kesatuan dengan Presiden KTMB telah punah berikutan Presiden KTMB tidak mengganggap Kesatuan sebagai rakan kongsi sebaliknya beranggapan kesatuan adalah 'musuh".

Mengikut Presiden RUM, Abdul Razak Md Hassan, penilaian kesatuan mendapati bahawa Dr.Aminuddin tidak menjalankan tugas dengan cemerlang dalam menjana pendapatan yang baik malah telah menyebabkan KTMB mengalami kerugian. Perancangan yang lemah dalam urusan membangunkan KTMB menjadikan semua "Strategy Bussiness Unit" (SBU) jatuh kerugian, ini terbukti melalui pencapaian KPI beliau dalam melaksanakan tugas sebagai Presiden KTMB. Ini sudah tentunya menimbulkan kesangsian kepada kesatuan apabila kontrak beliau disambungkan walaupun beliau menunjukkan prestasi yang buruk sehingga kegagalan menerajui KTMB yang menyebabkan semua pendapatan SBU telah jatuh berbanding pendapatan tahun-tahun sebelumnya.

Di samping itu perlantikan satu lagi CEO oleh Lembaga Pengarah untuk mengendalikan kargo, Multimodal dan KTM Distributors juga membuktikan bahawa beliau tidak layak untuk menerajui kepimpinan KTMB. Ini juga telah menimbulkan kesangsian kepada kesatuan bagaimana beliau telah direkemenkan oleh Lembaga Pengarah untuk disambung kontrak dan diluluskan oleh Kementerian kewangan sebagai Presiden KTMB.

Pihak kesatuan memohon kepada pihak yang bertanggungjawab dalam perlantikan Dr. Aminuddin bin Adnan "MEMBATALKAN ATAU MENAMATKAN KONTRAK PRESIDEN KTMB SERTA MERTA" seterusnya memberi peluang kepada mereka yang lebih layak untuk menerajui KTMB. Kesatuan juga meminta YAB Dato' Seri Mohd Najib supaya campurtangan dalam hal ini bagi kesejahteraan semua pekerja keretapi Tanah Melayu.

Piket ini telah dihadiri oleh Sdra Khalid Atan, Presiden MTUC, mantan MTUC Sdra Zainal Rampak, Sdra Syed Shahir, Sdra Shafie Mammal, pemimpin-pemimpin MTUC dan pemimpin-pemimpin kesatuan gabungan. Piket yang berlangsung lebih dari satu setengah jam telah berlangsung secara aman dan kehadiran pihak polis juga tidak dapat dinafikan, lebih dari 50 polis telah berada di kawasan piket bagi mengawal sebarang kemuskilan atau keadaan yang tidak diingini.

Dilaporkan oleh Wartawan Masyarakat
K.S Tan dan R.Rajeswari

^^ clips to share..hurmmmm :ohno: I neutral about it because KTMB worker are just like typical gov servant and I suggest that Proton MD, Dato Syed Zainal to lead KTMB...his previous experience in managing old dumb lazy unproductive workers in Proton was valuable in order to give new face of KTMB :cheers:


Yep I agree, just look at how they handled the case of one of KTM workers (driver) who kicked and slam a handicapped (OKU) at Subang station. So double standard, unprofessional and no solution until now. The simple answer as usual 'we will investigate further'...:ohno: :bash:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AZcN2-cgZ4.

KTM not just need to rebranding of new trains and stations but also the credibility, integrity and professionalism of the staffs, moreover top management.

Thousands of cheap tickets on ETS till year end
Tuesday August 2, 2011
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/8/2/metroperak/9212551&sec=metroperak

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PASSENGERS of the Electric Train Service (ETS) now have more reason to opt for the service.

The ETS is allocating 64,800 seats at a lower price for grabs until the end of the year for the Ipoh - Kuala Lumpur Sentral route.

KTMB president Dr Aminuddin Adnan said under the new ‘Koc 1 Rakyat’ service which was introduced by the ETS on July 1, passengers need to pay only RM16 for a one-way travel between Kuala Lumpur Sentral and Ipoh.

With the latest promotion, he said, those who wish to take the ETS now can choose either the ETS Platinum train which is a direct, non-stop service, costing RM45; the ETS Gold train which has nine stops and costs RM35; the ETS Silver train which has 12 stops, costing RM25 or the Koc 1 Rakyat.

“There are 30 seats allocated per trip. Passengers may purchase their tickets two weeks in advance before the travel period. However, the ‘Koc 1 Rakyat’ service is only applicable to Malaysians.

“In order for passengers to enjoy the promotional fare, they only have to present their MyKad at the counter when purchasing the tickets,” he said in his speech during the launch of the service at the Ipoh Railway Station by Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir on Friday.

Also present at the launch was ETS chief operations officer Azizullah Kinayatullah.

Dr Aminuddin said the promotion is to encourage Malaysians to travel by the ETS which is more comfortable, convenient and safe.

He added that ETS will also provide WiFi facilities for its passengers soon.

For more information, he advised the public to visit www.ets-train.com.my or contact the Customer Service Call Centre at 1-300-88-5862.

KTM not just need to rebranding of new trains and stations but also the credibility, integrity and professionalism of the staffs, moreover top management.The irony is that no one at KTMB or in the government appears to understand this.

Cheers, m

KTM Electric Train Set (ETS)
http://investandtravel.blogspot.com/2010/12/electric-train-services-seremban-kl.html

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Haramain High Speed Rail station construction contracts signed
16 February 2011

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SAUDI ARABIA: Contracts have been signed for construction of four of the five stations for the Haramain High Speed Rail project, Saudi Railways Organization announced on February 16.

The contracts form Package 2 of Phase 1 of the HHR project. Saudi Bin Laden Group is to build the stations at Makkah (3·18bn riyal) and Madinah (21·56bn riyal), while Saudi Oger will be responsible for Jeddah (2·90bn riyal) and King Abdullah Economic City in Rabigh (1·75bn riyal).

Engineering designs have been prepared by Foster + Partners and Buro Happold. According to SRO, the stations will be 'to the highest international standards and specifications', with 'aesthetically iconic' designs which take into account Islamic architectural traditions. The stations in Makkah and Madinah will be 'consistent with the religious dimension' of the holy cities.

In addition to arrival and departure concourses, shops, restaurants and cafes, the stations will feature mosques accommodating more than 600 people, civil defences stations, short and long term car parking, a helipad and VIP lounges. Connections to local public transport will include pedestrian links to proposed light rail services.

A fifth station is planned at King Abdul Aziz international airport in Jeddah.

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Haramain High Speed Rail Project (HHR)
http://www.rayturk.net/?p=23128

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KTMB keen on Saudi high-speed rail project
By Sharen Kaur Published: 2011/08/09
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/KTMB08/Article/

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KUALA LUMPUR: National railway company Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) aims to work on the Haramain high-speed rail project in Saudi Arabia to gain expertise so it could undertake a similar project here.

The US$6 billion (RM18.06 billion) Haramain project involves a 450km rail link between Makkah (Mecca) and Madinah. The project has commenced and is expected to be completed by end-2012.

KTMB president Dr Aminuddin Adnan said it has sent several staff to the project site to lobby for contracts.

"We believe with the expertise and exposure gained, we will be ready when Malaysia decides to implement its own high-speed rail project from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore.

"We want to grab the opportunity to work on the high-speed project," Aminuddin said in an interview with Business Times recently in Kuala Lumpur.

The KL-Singapore high-speed rail job, estimated to cost RM8 billion to RM14 billion, will stretch about 400km and reduce travel time to 90 minutes from the current seven hours.

YTL Corp Bhd first mooted the idea to build a high-speed rail in the late 1990s, and then, in 2006. The project was put on hold in April 2008 due to high cost to the government, estimated at about RM8 billion.

By the middle of 2009, YTL again revived talk on the project and expressed hope that the government would relook at the proposal.

In 2010, Malaysia made a proposal to revive the project.

Performance Management and Delivery Unit director Ahmad Suhaili said recently that a pre-feasibility study for the rail project will be concluded on August 19 and submitted to the Cabinet for approval.

Ahmad said the study would allow the government to decide on the corridors and stations to be located between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

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Seems like the shape of the train tolds that it is a China-made train. Better told them to be careful......

source: http://www.eurailpress.de/article/view//malaysia-neue-fahrzeuge-fuer-vorortverkehr.html

Kürzlich fand in Zhuzhou (China) beim Hersteller CSR Zhuzhou (ZELC) der RollOut der ersten EMU Fahrzeuge für den malaysischen Betreiber KTMB statt.
Die neuen Fahrzeuge, deren komplettes Exterieur und Interieur vom deutschen Designbüro Tricon Design gestaltet wurde, werden ab Januar 2012 zum Einsatz kommen. Dabei werden die ersten sechs Züge noch in diesem Jahr geliefert werden. (cm)

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Shortly there will be the roll out of the first EMU for the malaysian train operator KTMB in Zhuzhou from the manufacturer CSR Zhuzhou

The new exterior and interior of the vehicles (EMUs) which were designed by the german designer Tricon Design, will be available starting from january 2012. The first six trainsets will be delivered in this year.

interesting is that the same firm, Tricon Design AG from Germany which designed EMUs for the ERL also designed the interior and exterior of the new komuter emu.

http://www.tricon-design.de/

source: http://www.eurailpress.de/article/view//malaysia-neue-fahrzeuge-fuer-vorortverkehr.html



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interesting is that the same firm, Tricon Design AG from Germany which designed EMUs for the ERL also designed the interior and exterior of the new komuter emu.

http://www.tricon-design.de/

Thats a good news, thats mean the design is from Germany but manufactured in China just like the rest of products nowadays in the market. Let's see how long it will be last, but at least the German company will scrutinize the finish products in term of quality.

Great to hear that my countrymen have their fingers in the game. This might be the reason why the EMUs were so expensive ... hahaha

It is good to see the interior design as functional and spacious as possible without compromising passenger convenience (sufficient large doors, powerful aircon etc.). I do hope that there are enough seats, because compared to LRT, the komuter routes are a lot longer. And who wants to stand on a train all the way from Sg. Buloh to Seremban or even further. I can't really tell by the pictures if the whole train only has those side seats or if the seating landscape is diversified like in the original class 82 or 83 designs, which I do prefer. Of course under current conditions it makes sense to reduce the number of seats, but in the long run if there are sufficient trains, commuters will be happy to sit down during their ride.

Unfortunately, design is not everything. In Germany their are some very well designed trains, which break down due to technical/electronic failures. Since those crucial components are made/designed in China we will have to see. I hope KTM will get the funds to maintain the new trains properly and not repeat the mistakes of the past.

I still can't get over the fact that the almost equally old Ampang line trains are so much better off and I don't think any of those trains is in a state beyond repair. (correct me if I'm wrong)

Saudi Railways is starting to give up on purchasing China's train...

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Surely didnt take them long ha!Tanjung Pagar

Surely didnt take them long ha!Tanjung Pagar

The last piece of Malaysian legacy has gone forever in Temasek! Singapore has been waiting for so long that moment to erase the past from its island. Next...demolish the causeway and build the crook bridge..'jambatan bengkok' please...:lol: