Loke challenges ECRL to start operations this December
GOMBAK: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has challenged Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) and China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to bring forward the East Coast Rail Link’s opening to early December 2026, ahead of the previously targeted January 2027.
Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd and China Communications Construction Company are being challenged by Transport Minister Anthony Loke to expedite the opening of the East Coast Rail Link to December 2026. The minister proposed this new target to coincide with the year-end school holidays, anticipating a surge in Malaysian travelers. This marks a significant advancement from the initial estimate of January 2027.
The final stages for the rail link's operation, System Integration Test and Final Functional Review, are crucial and must be cleared by the Land Public Transport Agency. Loke addressed MRL's chief executive and Chinese representatives, urging them to meet this challenge, emphasizing that any simplification in the review process would not compromise safety.
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