KTM Intercity
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KTM Intercity (Malay: KTM Antarabandar) refers to a range of diesel-powered intercity train services in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB). Most of the services operate from Kuala Lumpur Sentral station in Kuala Lumpur. However, there are several train services which operate solely along the East Coast line between Tumpat and Gemas and then followed on to Singapore. There is also one cross-border train service operating between Butterworth and Bangkok, Thailand.
KTM Intercity has long enjoyed moderate success, but increasingly faces competition with road and air travel as expressways increase in numbers and budget airlines offer shorter travelling time. In 2006, KTM Intercity earned a profit of RM70.94 million as group revenue, hovering around the RM 65 million mark since 2001.[1]
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[edit] Localised and express services
There are two types of KTM intercity train services: express and mail trains. Mail trains are also commonly referred to as local trains. All passenger trains along the West Coast line - except for one local train service between Singapore and Gemas - are express trains which only stop at major stations. The East Coast line still has mail trains which stop at all stations and halts.
KTM had previously operate a shuttle service between Johor Bahru and Singapore for the benefit of those commuting to the city-state for work, however this service was terminated with effect from April 15, 2006. This was due to KTM Berhad's track rehabilitation project between Seremban and Singapore.
[edit] Operational services
The current services in operation, as of January 15, 2007, are:
- Ekspres Rakyat (ER/01) - Daily express train from Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Singapore.
- Ekspres Rakyat (ER/02) - Daily express train from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur Sentral.
- Ekspres Sinaran Utara (XSP/03) - Express train from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur Sentral (operates only on Sunday)
- Ekspres Sinaran Utara (XSP/04) - Express train from Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Butterworth. (operates only on Saturday)
- Ekspres Sinaran Pagi (XSP/05) - Express train from Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Singapore.
- Ekspres Sinaran Petang (XSP/06) - Express train from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur Sentral.
- Ekspres Senandung Langkawi (EL/08) - Express train from Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Butterworth to Padang Besar to Hat Yai.
- Ekspres Senandung Langkawi (EL/07) - Express train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar to Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur Sentral.
- Ekspres Senandung Malam (SM/11) - Express train from Kuala Lumpur Sentral - Singapore.
- Ekspres Senandung Malam (SM/12) - Express train from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur Sentral.
- Ekspres Timuran (XST/14) - Express train from Singapore to Tumpat.
- Ekspres Timuran (XST/15) - Express train from Tumpat to Singapore.
- Ekspres Wau (XW/16) - Express train from Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Tumpat.
- Ekspres Wau (XW/17) - Express train from Tumpat to Kuala Lumpur Sentral.
- Ekspres Antarabangsa / International Express (IE/35) - Bangkok to Butterworth.
- Ekspres Antarabangsa / International Express (IE/36) - Butterworth to Bangkok.
- Ekspres Lambaian Timur (EE/57) - Express train from Tumpat to Singapore.
- Ekspres Lambaian Timur (EE/58) - Express train from Singapore to Tumpat.
- Ekonomi Siang (M/61) - Local mail train from Singapore to Gemas.
- Ekonomi Siang (M/64) - Local mail train from Gemas to Singapore.
- Penumpang Siang (M/81) - Local mail train from Tumpat to Gua Musang.
- Penumpang Siang (M/82) - Local mail train from Gua Musang to Tumpat.
- Penumpang Siang (M/83) - Local mail train from Tumpat to Gua Musang.
- Penumpang Siang (M/84) - Local mail train from Gua Musang to Tumpat.
- Penumpang Siang (M/91) - Local mail train from Tumpat to Gemas.
- Penumpang Siang (M/92) - Local mail train from Gemas to Tumpat.
KTM Intercity new services :-
IPOH - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - SINGAPORE - Ekspres Rakyat (ER/01)
SINGAPORE - SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR - IPOH - Ekspres Rakyat (ER/02)
- For more info, click on www.ktmb.com.my or call +603 - 22671200
[edit] List of KTM Intercity stations
This is a list of KTM Intercity stations.
[edit] North-South Line
| Station names | Serving cities | Major landmarks | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Continue to Thai Railway) | |||
| Padang Besar train station | Padang Besar, Perlis | ||
| Arau train station | Arau, Perlis | ||
| Alor Star train station | Alor Star, Kedah | ||
| Sungai Petani train station | Sungai Petani, Kedah | ||
| Butterworth train station | Butterworth, Penang | Penang Ferry and Penang Bridge | |
| Bukit Mertajam train station | Bukit Mertajam, Penang | ||
| Nibong Tebal Train Station | Nibong Tebal, Penang | ||
| Taiping train station | Taiping, Perak | ||
| Ipoh train station | Ipoh, Perak | ||
| Tapah train station | Tapah, Perak | Tapah Road | |
| Tanjung Malim train station | Tanjung Malim, Perak | ||
| Rawang station | Rawang, Selangor | interchange with KTM Komuter's Rawang-Seremban Line | |
| Kuala Lumpur Sentral | Kuala Lumpur | Central interchange with all intercity and commuter trains and monorail | |
| Kajang station | Kajang, Selangor | interchange with KTM Komuter's Rawang-Seremban Line | |
| Seremban station | Seremban, Negeri Sembilan | interchange with KTM Komuter's Rawang-Seremban Line | |
| Tampin train station | Tampin, Negeri Sembilan | ||
| Gemas train station | Gemas, Negeri Sembilan | Interchange with Intercity's East Coast Line | |
| Segamat train station | Segamat, Johor | ||
| Labis train station | Labis, Johor | ||
| Paloh train station | Paloh, Johor | ||
| Kluang train station | Kluang, Johor | ||
| Kulai train station | Kulai, Johor | Senai International Airport | |
| Johor Bahru train station | Johor Bahru, Johor | Southern Integrated Gateway and JB Sentral | |
| Singapore railway station | Tanjong Pagar, Singapore | ||
[edit] East Coast Line
| Station names | Serving cities | Major landmarks | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemas train station | Gemas, Negeri Sembilan | Interchange with Intercity's East Coast Line | |
| Bahau train station | Bahau, Negeri Sembilan | ||
| Teriang train station | Teriang, Pahang | ||
| Bahau train station | Bahau, Pahang | ||
| Mentakab train station | Mentakab, Pahang | ||
| Jerantut train station | Jerantut, Pahang | ||
| Kuala Lipis train station | Kuala Lipis, Pahang | ||
| Gua Musang train station | Gua Musang, Kelantan | ||
| Dabong train station | Dabong, Kelantan | ||
| Kuala Krai train station | Kuala Krai, Kelantan | ||
| Tanah Merah train station | Tanah Merah, Kelantan | ||
| Pasir Mas train station | Pasir Mas, Kelantan | Interchange with Intercity's Rantau Panjang Line | |
| Wakaf Baharu train station | Kota Bharu, Kelantan | ||
| Tumpat train station | Tumpat, Kelantan |
[edit] Rantau Panjang Line
| Station names | Serving cities | Major landmarks | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasir Mas train station | Pasir Mas, Kelantan | Interchange with Intercity's East Coast Line | |
| Rantau Panjang train station | Rantau Panjang, Kelantan | ||
| (Continue to Thai Railway) | |||
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Nathan, Darshini M. "Back on track: KTMB upgrades to be competitive", Bizweek, The Star, October 6, 2007.
