KTMB Provides Extra ETS Trains For CNY 2025
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In conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will add two more Electric Train Service (ETS) trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips. The KTMB statement stated that tickets for these extra trains will be available for purchase today, January 3, at 10 a.m., for travel from January 17 to February 16.
“The additional trains will operate for 19 days, offering 630 seats daily, including business class facilities, with 11,970 seats available.
“The additional train will depart from KL Sentral at 5 pm, arriving in Padang Besar at 10.20 pm. Meanwhile, the train from Padang Besar will depart at 11.05 am, arriving in KL Sentral at 4.30 pm,” it said.
KTMB announced that tickets can be bought cashless through www.ktmb.com.my or the KTM Mobile (KITS) app. Passengers can visit KTMB's official social media accounts or call the Call Centre at 03-9779 1200 with any more questions.
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