MRL not discounting proposed ECRL extension to Thai border after KTMB revival
“Hopefully, it would be part of the Pan Asian [Railway] (from Kunming, China, to Singapore).
“Hopefully, it would be part of the Pan Asian [Railway] (from Kunming, China, to Singapore).
"The first EMU (electric multiple unit) needs to undergo 8,000km of testing, while the subsequent batch requires 5,000km of testing.
"However, the railway station in Rantau Panjang has been out of use for almost 20 years, so a detailed study will be conducted to assess the feasibility of reviving it.
Ragu said ECER also offers cost effective-land options.
The project had achieved an overall progress of 62.
It added that the SDG Sukuk Framework has been assigned a “Gold” Impact Assessment by MARC Ratings Bhd.
Hasbi also noted that the main contractor of ECRL, China Communications Construction Sdn Bhd, has appointed various local companies to support the construction of the project amounting to 2,785 companies comprising subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and service providers.
Tanco’s wholly owned subsidiary Tanco Builders Sdn Bhd (TBSB) will undertake the construction and completion of subgrade works from C2CH34+499.
JOHOR BAHRU (May 5): The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is expected to solve traffic congestion faced by road users especially those heading to the east coast during the festive season, once completed by the end of 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 4): The Selangor government has no objection to the proposed East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) passing through the State’s northern region, according to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.