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Good news! Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is doubling its Electric Train Service (ETS) between KL Sentral and JB Sentral to eight daily trips starting 1 January 2026
In a statement, KTMB said it will add four trains to the southern route, launched just last week, to enhance capacity, connectivity, and travel comfort.
Meanwhile, it will also extend two trains on the existing Padang Besar-Segamat route to run directly to JB Sentral, offering seamless travel from northern Malaysia to Johor Bahru.
"This completes the objective of the Gemas-Johor Bahru Electrified Double Track Project in establishing a continuous rail network linking the northern and southern economic regions," the statement read.
Meanwhile, two additional services will be introduced on the east coast line, Gemas to Kuala Lipis, increasing the total to six daily services
"The initiative will benefit east coast passengers, particularly those travelling to Johor Bahru, by allowing them to experience the ETS3 via transit at Gemas station," it added.
KTMB said ticket sales open at noon today, 17 December, for a six-month travel period until May
This is aimed at meeting passenger demand, especially during public holidays and festive seasons such as Thaipusam, Chinese New Year, and Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Tickets can be purchased via the KITS Style mobile app, KTMB's official website, or at KTMB kiosk machines.
