Transport Ministry working to resolve train congestion, technical issues, says Loke

PETALING JAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke stated that the Transport Ministry is actively working to tackle train service congestion and resolve technical challenges faced by rail operators. Speaking at a get-together with Tamil media practitioners, Loke emphasized the need to resolve these technical issues to enhance service quality.

This endeavor follows a directive from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who directed the Transport Minister to swiftly resolve train congestion issues, citing their disruption to the public's daily routine. The concern arose after a Threads user complained to Anwar about overcrowding at train stations. Loke also highlighted that train frequencies were increased during the festive season to promote the use of public transport, particularly in response to the increased demand during the return journey to hometowns.

The Electric Train Service (ETS) connecting Kuala Lumpur to states along the west coast, such as Kedah and Johor, received positive feedback, leading to additional services scheduled ahead of Deepavali. The minister expressed confidence in the response from Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) to further increase service frequency to accommodate more passengers.

Loke also underscored the importance of close cooperation between the ministry and Tamil media practitioners, emphasizing their role in disseminating information on the ministry's policies and services to all segments of society, including the Indian community.