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The ETS3 trains will significantly reduce journey time between KL and JB and they are set to enter service in 2025 together with the completion of the Electrification Double Track Project from Gemas to JB Sentral.

Photo: CGTN

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New Electric Train Assembling In Progress!

Following up from the previous design reveal, 1 out of the 10 sets of ETS3 are currently being assembled locally at CRRC Rolling Stock Center Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. in Batu Gajah.

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A total of 8 trains will be assembled here while 2 trains will be shipped from CRRC Zhuzhou's HQ from Zhuzhou, China. The new ETS3 which is inspired by Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House features new distinctive looks which varies from the current ETS trains.

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The existing counters and AFC equipment at Entrance A of MRT station will be relocated to a new location in 1Powerhouse. The existing link bridge will also be converted into a paid area concourse. With this progress, LRT Shah Alam Line remains on track to open in March 2025.

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Bandar Utama LRT Station Update!

As the northern terminus of the LRT Shah Alam Line, infrastructure works are progressing well with the construction of a new paid-to-paid link bridge and a new ticket concourse.

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The paid-to-paid link bridge will provide a comfortable and seamless transfer for passengers travelling between LRT Shah Alam Line and MRT Kajang Line without the need to tap-in and tap-out when interchanging.

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Hello #MTRECommunity! We are excited to announce that our KTMB train tracker is receiving a huge update!

Each type of the train will be represented with thier own graphic. It is now easier to find and track a train.

Feel free to check it out at https://t.co/HIWbqBrc5I

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Closer Look on the First Completed ETS3 Car

The new ETS3 features new distinctive looks which is inspired by Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House located in Johor Bahru.

Photo: CCTV+

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Alongside with our spotter site, this train tracker now provides real time information of ETS and Komuter train such as location, train ID, trip ID, speed, and bearing. The real time information for this tracker will be updated every 60 seconds.
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Hello #MTRECommunity! We are introducing our first train tracker for KTMB rolling stocks with real time information and live location updates.

Train Tracker Website: https://t.co/9cLztW5jxQ
Spotter Website: https://t.co/PbMp4s9kXH
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Question: What happens when the government releases an Open API that follows global standards?

Answer: It immediately sparks innovation!

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It's been less than a week, and @mtrec_official already has a live page!

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These locomotives has a max speed of 100km/h and has been widely used in China with a few exported to other countries. Upon arrival at Malaysia, these locomotive will help in the construction and engineering works on the ECRL.

Photo: J.J.Dragon

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New locomotive for ECRL unveiled!

A few units of DF8B diesel locomotive with the official East Coast Rail Link livery can be seen parked outside CRRC Ziyang manufacturing plant. These locomotives are waiting for their turn to be shipped over to Malaysia.

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6 LRT stations between Bandaraya and Sentul Timur to resume operations with shuttle service at 8 mins frequency.

LRT 11, 13, & 14 will be replaced by LRT10 serving between Masjid Jamek and Bandaraya Stations.

Elevated viaduct and pillar restoration works still in progress.

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Untuk makluman anda semua, bermula 12 Mei 2023, tren akan beroperasi semula dari LRT Sentul Timur - LRT Bandaraya sahaja.

Masih tiada tren beroperasi untuk LRT Bandaraya - LRT Masjid Jamek, namun begitu, Bas Perantara Percuma LRT 10 disediakan untuk laluan tersebut.

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The refreshed interior show a complete makeover of the station with new decorations within the KLIA Ekspres Departure Hall. Passengers will also be greeted with a modern finishing when buying tickets, checking in their luggage and going to the platform.

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Artist Impression of KL Sentral (KLIA Ekspres) Refurbishment Revealed

The refurbishment project for KLIA Ekspres which is still in design phase has been revealed by HMSK Architecture Sdn Bhd, with the rendering showing a refreshed interior for the check in counter and platforms.

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When put into service, these fully automatic train will operate at a speed of 80km/h without any drivers onboard. The journey time from Johan Setia to Bandar Utama is will take less than 60 minutes and it's expected to put into service by early 2025.

Source: APAD

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The last set of Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) for LRT3 has arrived!

LRT3 or also known as Shah Alam Line has finally received all of its 22 sets of 3-car train manufactured and assembled locally by CRRC Zhuzhou on 10 May 2023.

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@cdtpilotshahir Thank you for your contributions! 😁

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How to contribute to Spotters by MTREC in just 2 simple steps!

When you’re landed at our submission site https://t.co/dXZUSV5pZ6, you’ll just need to 1) Select the line you’re spotting, 2) Key in your train ID.

And that’s it! No complex data or infos to input.

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Wondering how to read the train ID? Fear not, we have a page full of guides on how to read it for every lines.

Our page is not in beta mode and is fully stabled. No login nor accounts sign in required.