ETS, Komuter services disrupted by third-party tree-cutting near track, says KTMB

KUALA LUMPUR: The Electric Train Service (ETS) and KTM Komuter operations experienced disruptions last Friday (Oct 25) due to third-party tree-cutting activity, which severed the overhead line, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) said on Monday (Oct 28). KTMB reported that the incident occurred at 2.45pm, resulting in delays exceeding 120 minutes on the ETS and KTM...

ERL and KTMB launch integrated ticket system

KUALA LUMPUR: Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) and Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) have launched an integrated ticket to facilitate a continuous railway journey from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to the north of the peninsula. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said that with the launch, passengers only need one ticket to travel by...

Asean Express Freight Train arrives in Laos with KTMB’s Rolling Stock, boosting regional trade

VIENTIANE: A freight train launched as part of the Asean Express, an international rail freight system connecting Malaysia to Thailand, Laos and China, arrived at the Thanaleng Dry Port in Vientiane on Friday (July 5), marking a significant step in boosting trade among these countries. The cargo wagons departed Malaysia’s Selangor state on June 27 and...

KTMB adds extra ETS services for Awal Muharram

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is adding two extra electric train services (ETS) with a total of 2,520 tickets, including business class coaches, for the Padang Besar-KL Sentral route and vice versa during the Awal Muharram public holiday on July 7. According to KTMB, these additional trains will operate for four days starting from...

KTMB fine-tunes charter train guidelines

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) announced on Monday (May 20) that it intends to enhance and improve the guidelines for its charter train services for the benefit of the public and the company. "KTMB's role is that of a service provider where we provide the entire train and coaches according to customer demand. As...

KTMB provides two additional ETS services ahead of first term school holiday

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will provide two electric train services (ETS) for the Padang Besar- KL Sentral route and vice versa in conjunction with this year's first term school holidays from May 24 to June 3. KTMB in a statement on Wednesday (May 8) announced that the additional train tickets would go on...

No pressure on KTMB to vacate HQ, says Transport Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry has never directed or pressured for the more than century-old headquarters of Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) to be vacated and relocated, as some parties claim, says its minister. Anthony Loke stated that instead, the Railway Assets Corporation (RAC), as the owner of the building, offered KTMB to move to Menara...

Commuters, ETS passengers can still travel on KTMB services, says Group CEO

PETALING JAYA: Komuter and Electric Train Services (ETS) passengers can still travel on KTMB services through a temporary intermediary bus between the Sungai Buloh and Serendah stations. KTMB Group chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Rani Hisham Samsudin said the temporary service is activated as all trains passing the Rawang station are affected pending restoration work. "The Komuter...

KTMB introduces new ticketing concept for ETS, KTM Intercity beginning July 30

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) announced on Thursday (July 27) its ticket sales will be open every 30th of the month throughout the year, starting Sunday (July 30). "Currently, ticket sales are open until Dec 31, 2023. This new ticket sales concept will start on July 30, when customers can purchase tickets for travel...