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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.socialNorobiik@noc.social
2024-06-18

Recently, #KualaLumpur has pitched an ambitious extension from the #ECRL’s current terminus which may potentially tap into #Thailand’s entire rail network and link with Kunming, China, via Laos.

This proposal came after the Thai legislature voted in favour of a "land bridge" across the country’s south, a transport route that would bypass the entire Malacca Strait and Singapore.

#China-backed railway could be game changer as #Malaysia marks 50 years of ties with Beijing
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/

Elizabeth Tai | 戴秀铃 🇲🇾liztai@hachyderm.io
2024-06-05

The project was held back for the longest time due to corruption allegations. I hope it goes forward smoothly soon. Am impatient for Malaysia to have its own HSR 😊

#Malaysia #rail #ECRL

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Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2024-04-05

The Transport Ministry () is confident that the East Coast Rail Link () will complete on schedule in December 2026 & be operational from January 2027

ECRL will be a four-hour travel time between and compared to seven-hour car journey

Construction progress of the line as at March 2024 is 64% with the line traversing four states: , , &

Read more: thestar.com.my/business/busine

Artist impression of ECRL train in a tunnel. / Photo from linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2024-03-27

The issue of extending the () to is still being studied and has been discussed by the government at the recent Malay Economic Action Council () meeting

While discussions have leaned towards the proposal to create a more strategic route, particularly with neighbouring Thailand, no decision has been made yet

Read more: nst.com.my/business/economy/20

East Coast Rail Link project under construction at one of its site. / Photo from linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2024-03-25

The () has achieved 62.4% progress overall

Construction is proceeding smoothly, with the phase of the project at 75.8% so far

Two stations are being constructed in Kelantan: for only & for passengers & cargo

The alignment to the integrated transport terminal in , , is expected to be completed on schedule in Dec 2026 and services will commence in Jan 2027

Read more: freemalaysiatoday.com/category

Rail tunnel under construction for East Coast Rail Link. / Photo from linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2024-03-22

The for the first phase of the () project, spanning from () in to in , covering a distance of 92km, has been accomplished a month ahead of the projected schedule

The achievement was attributed to the innovative CCPG-500A track laying machine, marking a pioneering advancement in the nation's sector

Read more: thestar.com.my/news/nation/202

Two people in front of the Dungun railway tunnel. / Photo from linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2024-03-17

MARC Ratings has assigned a “Gold” Impact Assessment to Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd’s (MRL) SDG Sukuk Framework

The framework has been established to set the guiding principles for MRL’s issuance of SDG Sukuk for specific eligible projects that contribute towards environmental & social benefits

Read more: marc.com.my/rating-announcemen

Rolling stock to be used for East Coast Rail Link project under Malaysia Rail Link. / Photo by N509FZ released under CC BY-SA 4.0 on Wikimedia Commons.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2024-03-13

The () project has garnered a new milestone by achieving three in a single day within the district

This brings the total number of that have completed excavation works along its alignment to 30, marking a notable progress in the project

Each tunnel has an average height of 12m and width of 13m, hence providing the space for two tracks upon completion

Read more: nst.com.my/business/corporate/

Artist impression of ECRL train. / Image from linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2024-03-12

The () is anticipated to contribute a 3.8% increase to ’s gross domestic product () by 2047 by enhancing trade, boosting tourism and stimulating regional development

The ECRL project is more than just a link cutting across , , and , but can also serve as a cornerstone for economic growth and social progress

Read more: thestar.com.my/news/nation/202

A person pointing towards a map of the ECRL alignment while talking to someone else. / Photo from linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2024-01-22

Approximately 40% of have left their posts to join the installation of the East Coast Rail Link () project

This raised concerns over a shortage of drivers in the and its adverse impact on local projects

The key reason for the migration was that working for ECRL gives better pay, had fixed hours and there's less hassle with dealing with enforcement agencies

Read more: malaymail.com/news/malaysia/20

Several lorries at the construction site of the East Coast Rail Link project. / Photo from linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2024-01-10

The () clarified that as of November 30 last year, a total of RM13.64 billion in contract value had been awarded to local companies consisting of , & local

From this amount, the contract value that has been awarded to contractors, consultants and suppliers as of November 30 last year was RM2.66 billion or 76.07 per cent of the target of RM3.50 billion

Read more: malaymail.com/news/malaysia/20

ECRL railway under construction. / Photo from linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-12-12

The first track has been laid for () in , marking the dawn of a new era in the country's mega-rail project.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong graced the official of the ceremony at the Section 10 ECRL site.

This marks the beginning of a crucial 94km laying works from Port City () station in Gebeng to , , and is expected to be completed in three to four months.

Read more: nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/12

ECRL workers involved in the track laying works. / Photo from linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-12-10

The installation of the first track for the () project will begin tomorrow - three years before the 665-kilometre (km) railway line that connects the and the in the Peninsula starts operating in January 2027

The Yang di-Pertuan , Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, is set to grace the to install the first ECRL at the Section 10 ECRL Site in

Read more: malaymail.com/news/malaysia/20

Construction works at the ECRL site in Kampung Padang Halban. / Photo from linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-12-07

Azimah and her husband scrimped and saved for years to buy their first home in Desa Mukmin Warisan, but they’ll soon have to vacate their house.

In late November, the government shocked local residents when it notified them that they had only 20 days to leave.

The abrupt evictions are the latest related to the East Coast Link ().

Read more: benarnews.org/english/news/mal

A house that had been marked to be demolished for ECRL. / Photo from linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-12-01

A lot of will be required to ensure that journeys on the () from in to in can be completed in four hours while ensuring cargo movements can take place without fuss.

Cost cutting led to the deferment of , though such as , , elevated segments and earthworks are built now to allow for speedy addition of another track later

Read more: thestar.com.my/news/nation/202

A group of people having discussion at a table. / Photo from the linked article.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-30

The structure for the East Coast Rail Link's () services will most likely be unveiled in 2026.

As a regulated industry, prices are subject to approval from the Land Public Transport Agency (), among others.

Ticket prices cannot be so high until many people cannot afford it.

At the same time, it also cannot be too low until it poses a problem for operators.

Read more: thestar.com.my/news/nation/202

Two people at a table. / Photo from linked article.
SoyaCincausoyacincau
2023-11-19

ECRL trains can hit 351km/h? Malaysia Rail Link says not so fast

soyacincau.com/2023/11/18/ecrl

Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-18

Malaysia Rail Link () clarified that the East Coast Rail Link () will travel at a maximum speed of 160km/h, dismissing claims from recent media reports suggesting that it could more than double its to 351km/h.

The entire , including works, rail , system, and , had been specifically developed based on a design speed of less than 200km/h.

Read more: soyacincau.com/2023/11/18/ecrl

Artist impression of ECRL passenger train running on its track. / Image is from the article linked.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-11-15

SCM Southern Corridor Malaysia has uploaded new video showing drone footage of the progress thus far on the East Coast Rail Link () project in West Malaysia.

ECRL is a standard gauge electrified railway project connecting Klang to Kota Bharu via the East Coast Economic Region states of Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan.

Video: youtube.com/watch?v=fguy-vxKjDo

Screenshot of the video linked. It shows East Coast Rail Link currently under construction, with an illustration of the alignment map superimposed on top.
Malaysia Public Transportmsiapublictransport
2023-10-23

The used to aid in construction activities for the East Coast Rail Link () project have begun arriving in the country.

The diesel locomotives that were brought in via the Kuantan Port and they will greatly support the project's activities.

Last month, the project has reached 52.9 per cent completion and is on track to be completed by 2027.

Read more: nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/10

Diesel locomotive for ECRL construction. / Photo from linked article.

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