MRL not discounting proposed ECRL extension to Thai border after KTMB revival

Jun 24

“Hopefully, it would be part of the Pan Asian [Railway] (from Kunming, China, to Singapore).

ECRL trains to be delivered in phases from October

Jun 24

"The first EMU (electric multiple unit) needs to undergo 8,000km of testing, while the subsequent batch requires 5,000km of testing.

Advancecon initiates adjudication over ECRL project works payment dispute

Jun 20

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia on Thursday, the civil engineering group said its wholly owned subsidiary, Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd, is seeking RM15.

Malaysia to discuss the prospect of reviving Rantau Panjang-Sungai Golok train service with Thailand

Nov 19

"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.

ECRL poised to enhance ECER’s connectivity and logistics efficiency, says COO

Jul 30

Ragu said ECER also offers cost effective-land options.

MRL says it will remain ECRL's asset owner regardless of JV to share operational risks with CCCC

Jul 13

MRL reiterated that there are "no changes" to its proposed post-construction partnership with CCCC, as per the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for ECRL’s management, operation and maintenance phase back in April 2019.

CCCC to share ECRL's operational risks with MRL

Jul 04

They are going to form a joint venture company to operate the RM50 billion rail that connects Kota Bharu in Kelantan to Port Klang in Selangor, based on a renegotiated contract aimed at sharing the risks of the project to reduce the financial exposure of the Malaysian government, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Malaysia open to extend ECRL to Thailand, says Loke

Mar 27

The relationship between Malaysia and Thailand should be seen as mutually beneficial, rather than a “zero-sum game,” said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.