The East Coast Rail Hyperlink (ECRL) mission is on schedule to achieve 90% completion by December this 12 months, reported Bernama. The 665 km-long rail infrastructure mission had recorded progress at 82.45% as of April 2025, stated Malaysia Rail Hyperlink (MRL) CEO Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak.
“Progress at present stands at 89% in Kelantan, 91% in Terengganu, 84% in Pahang, and 67% in Selangor. These figures replicate that the mission is on track for full completion by December subsequent 12 months,” he stated. Final month, Darwis stated that the alignment from Kota Baru to Selangor is set for completion by December 2026.
“Given the present scope of labor, together with robust dedication and assist from the taking part states, we’re assured of reaching the 90 per cent milestone by year-end. The important thing takeaway is that each one elements of the mission are advancing steadily and in parallel. We purpose to begin the testing and commissioning part on June 1 subsequent 12 months,” Darwis added.
The communication, data and signalling (CIS) system on the first 15 stations alongside the stretch from Kota Bharu to Gombak is focused for completion by both the top of this 12 months or the primary quarter of 2026, whereas the Gombak to Port Klang section is scheduled for completion by December 2027, he continued.
“We’ve got been in a position to full the CIS system at a single station inside 40 days. The continuing work on the 15 stations is to make sure we’re prepared for testing and commissioning by June 2026,” Darwis stated, including that two electrical a number of unit (EMU) trains are anticipated to reach in Malaysia by the top of this 12 months.
By way of ticket pricing for the ECRL, the MRL CEO stated it will be decided by the transport ministry in session with the land public transport company (APAD) and different related authorities.
“As a guideline, the transport minister [Anthony Loke Siew Fook] has emphasised that fares have to be reasonably priced for the general public,” he stated.
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