ECRL Phase 1 completed, on track for Dec 12 launch

China Communications Construction (CCCECRL) has completed Phase 1 of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project and handed it over to project owner Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL). This milestone marks the railway's scheduled commercial launch on December 12, connecting Kota Bharu in Kelantan to Gombak in Selangor over a 523km route with 16 stations.

MRL CEO Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak highlighted the project's potential to boost economic growth, foster job creation, and spur investment opportunities in the East Coast states. The Phase 1 network includes 41 tunnels and 218 viaducts, featuring a 16.39km twin-bore Genting Tunnel. Moving forward, CCCECRL will focus on the 665km Phase 2 extension from Gombak to Port Klang, creating a direct landbridge between Kuantan Port and Port Klang for logistics, industrial development, and freight transport.

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