New ETS schedule and express services effective August

The new schedule for Electric Train Service (ETS) routes by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will take effect from 1 August.

This update includes the introduction of six ETS Express services, providing faster travel options for passengers.

New ETS Express services

Starting in August, KTMB will introduce six new ETS Express services to complement the existing 32 services per day.

The new express routes include KL Sentral – Ipoh – KL Sentral, KL Sentral – Butterworth – KL Sentral, and KL Sentral – Padang Besar – KL Sentral.

These express trains will only stop at major stations, significantly reducing travel times.

The KL Sentral – Ipoh sector will now take just two hours, KL Sentral – Butterworth three hours and 30 minutes, and KL Sentral – Padang Besar four hours and 50 minutes.

Enhanced connectivity and convenience

The rescheduling considers the completion of the Klang Valley Double Track Electrification (KDVT) Phase 1 upgrade project on the Rawang to KL Sentral sector.

It also enhances the connectivity of ETS services with other train services such as Northern Commuter, Southern Express, and Eastern Express at major stations.

KTMB aims to provide a more efficient and seamless travel experience for passengers.

“This initiative aims to encourage the public to use rail-based public transport comfortably and safely,” KTMB stated.

ETS and KTM Intercity train tickets for August to November are now on sale.

The new schedule and the addition of express services are expected to save passengers time and enhance their travel experience.

KTMB continues to improve its services to meet the needs of its passengers and support the growth of public transport in Malaysia.

For more information on the new ETS schedule and to purchase tickets, visit the KTMB website.