Loke aims to bring forward ECRL’s commencement to December
The transport minister says there will be no compromise on safety aspects.
KUALA LUMPUR: Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook is targeting the earlier commencement of Phase 1 of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) service, scheduled from Kota Bharu to Gombak, for December. This is a month ahead of the originally planned timeline. The acceleration hinges on the efficiency of ongoing testing and commissioning procedures, with no concessions made to safety protocols.
Loke emphasized the need to collaborate with the Land Public Transport Agency to streamline the testing and certification processes, aiming to shave off the usual two to three-month duration. During a recent press conference at the Gombak integrated terminal station, he highlighted that the train for the ECRL project underwent rigorous testing at the factory in China prior to its deployment in Malaysia.
Phase 2, extending from Gombak to Port Klang, is projected to be finalized by December 2027, with operations commencing in January 2028.
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