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KERETAPI TANAH MELAYU BERHAD (MALAYSIAN RAILWAYS OR KTMB)
Corporate Headquarters Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin 50621 Kuala Lumpur
T (03) 2267 1200 (KTMB Call Centre)
W ktmb.com.my
KTMB has been moving people
and goods around Peninsular Malaysia since 1896. It presides over 1,655km metre gauge (1 metre or 3.28 feet) rail network used for both passengers (KTM Intercity, ETS, Skypark Link, KTM Komuter) and freight (KTM Kargo).
KTM Intercity operates the East Coast line between Tumpat, Gemas
and Johor Bahru Sentral, connecting to Woodlands, Singapore. Known as the ‘jungle train’, it passes through magnificent tropical rainforest scenery.
The ETS (Electric Train Service) provides rapid connections
on double-tracked, electrified lines between Padang
Besar, KL Sentral and Gemas. The electrified KTM Komuter service carries passengers from as far as Tanjung Malim, Port Klang, Batu Caves and Tampin/
Standard Class
Business Class
The new ETS Business Class was launched in 11th October 2019 with an exclusive 36- seat Business Class coach. Passengers enjoy special amenities including travel kits, in-train entertainment, USB ports, attendant service, on-board meals and rotating and reclining seats.
Pulau Sebang into Kuala Lumpur. Skypark Link is Kuala Lumpur’s second airport link, connecting KL Sentral and Subang Jaya to Subang Airport.
ETS, KTM Komuter and Skypark Link train services depart from KL Sentral. KTM Komuter tickets can be bought at any KTMB station or vending machine. Tickets for all other services are sold at Concourse Level 2, KL Sentral. KTM Intercity and ETS passengers are advised to purchase tickets in advance via the KTMB official website (see above) or the KTMB Mobile (KITS) app.
KTM Kargo provides safe and reliable domestic freight
services. Its network is highly accessible from seaports and inland container depots. It also offers a land bridge cross- border service between the Klang Valley and Bangsue, Thailand.
KTMB corporate headquarters is housed in
an elegant Moorish-style building dating from 1913, while operations and strategic business units are located at Level 2 of KL Sentral. With Intercity operations relocated to KL Sentral, the historic Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is now a national heritage monument but is still used for ETS and Komuter services.