The East Coast Rail Hyperlink (ECRL) undertaking is on schedule to succeed in 90% completion by December this yr, reported Named. The 665 Km-Lengthy Rail Infrastructure Undertaking Had Recorded Progress at 82.45% as of April 2025, Mentioned Malaysia Rail Hyperlink (MRL) CEO of Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak.
“Progress at present stands at 89% in Kelantan, 91% in Terengganu, 84% in Pahang, and 67% in Selangor. These figures replicate that the undertaking is on target for full completion by December subsequent yr,” he stated. Final month, Darwis stated that the alignment from Kota Baru to Selangor is set for completion by December 2026.
“Given the present scope of labor, together with robust dedication and assist from the taking part states, we’re assured of reaching the 90 per cent milestone by year-end. The important thing takeaway is that every one elements of the undertaking are advancing steadily and in parallel. We purpose to start the testing and commissioning section on June 1 subsequent yr,” Darwis added.
The communication, data and signalling (CIS) system on the first 15 stations alongside the stretch from Kota Bharu to Gombak is focused for completion by both the tip of this yr or the primary quarter of 2026, whereas the Gombak to Port Klang section is scheduled for completion by December 2027, he continued.
“We’ve been capable of full the CIS system at a single station inside 40 days. The continuing work on the 15 stations is to make sure we’re prepared for testing and commissioning by June 2026,” Darwis stated, including that two electrical a number of unit (EMU) trains are anticipated to reach in Malaysia by the tip of this yr.
When it comes to ticket pricing for the ECRL, the MRL CEO stated it could be decided by the transport ministry in session with the land public transport company (APAD) and different related authorities.
“As a tenet, the transport minister (Anthony Loke Siew Fook) has emphasised that fares should be reasonably priced for the general public,” he stated.
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