Two Of 10 New ETS Train Sets Delivered To KTMB

To enhance KTM's electric train service (ETS) frequency and efficiency, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) has acquired ten new train sets. Two of these sets, valued at RM400 million, have already been delivered to Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) recently.

As stated by Bernama, deployment is expected to begin progressively next year, with the sets currently undergoing testing as confirmed by ETS and Intercity Services General Manager Nurul Azha Mokmin.

“ETS passenger numbers grow by about 10 per cent annually, indicating high user satisfaction. With the upcoming completion of the Gemas (Negeri Sembilan) to Johor Bahru (Johor) route, KTMB plans to expand ETS services to several new destinations.

“We have procured 10 ETS train sets, which are expected to operate on the Gemas-Johor Bahru route, beginning next year. Subsequently, new routes from Johor Bahru to Butterworth and Padang Besar (Perlis) will also be introduced,” she said, noting that acquiring new trains will improve the quality and capacity of the highly demanded ETS service.

In addition, Azha says that sales of ETS and Intercity train tickets have exceeded 250,000 since May 29th up until yesterday, which includes extra tickets for Aidiladha. She further pointed out that among these sales, the popular Ekspres Selatan service, running on the Johor Bahru-Gemas line, saw 119,000 tickets sold.


KTMB is also continuing its special service, the Ekspres Lambaian Aidiladha, for the KL Sentral-Tumpat and Tumpat-KL Sentral routes, as in previous years. This year, the service offers two trips, with a total of 872 tickets available,” Azha added. ,