KTM Komuter
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KTM Komuter is a commuter train service in Malaysia operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu
(KTMB). It was introduced in 1995 to provide local rail services in Kuala Lumpur
and the surrounding Klang Valley
suburban areas. It is popular with commuters into the city, who thus avoid being caught in road traffic congestion. The trains used are air-conditioned electric multiple units. 'Park & Ride' facilities are provided at stations at a nominal charge.
KTM Komuter is currently the most profitable passenger service offered by KTMB, contributing RM84.63 million to group revenue in 2006, higher than KTM Intercity
's profit of 70.94 million in the same year. According to the Ministry of Transport Malaysia 2008 Statistics, the ridership for the KTM Komuter is approximately 36.557 million passengers per annum.
KTM Komuter's 175 km (108.7 mi) network has 45 stations. It consists of two cross-city routes, namely the Sentul-Port Klang
and Rawang-Seremban
lines, plus a shuttle service from Rawang to Tanjung Malim, which began in April 2007.
Transfers between the two main lines can be made at KL Sentral
, Kuala Lumpur
and Putra
stations. Same-platform or cross-platform interchange
is available at Kuala Lumpur. Passengers to and from stations between Rawang and Tanjung Malim must change trains at Rawang station
.
KTM Komuter has made shopping complexes and recreational centres more accessible. The Mid Valley station
, which opened in 2004 next to the Mid Valley Megamall
, has proved particularly popular. Other shopping centres located near KTM Komuter stations are Subang Parade
, Carrefour Subang Jaya (near Subang Jaya station
) and The MINES (Serdang station
).
Passengers for Kuala Lumpur International Airport
(KLIA) may take the KTM Komuter to Nilai Komuter halt
and change to an airport bus, or they may change at KL Sentral station on to the dedicated KLIA Ekspres
. Interchange with the RapidKL Rail (KL city metro) network is available at Bandar Tasik Selatan station
for the Ampang Line
and at KL Sentral for the Kelana Jaya Line
. Passengers may also transfer to the Ampang Line in the city centre at Bank Negara station
by means of a 200-metre walk to the Bandaraya LRT station
.
KTM Komuter tickets are sold at counters and via vending machines, available at all stations and halts.
The service is subject to overcrowding during rush hours. To help alleviate the problem, the operator introduced a new queuing system to help riders line up when the trains are coming. The lines are painted on the floor with three colour codes representing each of the train set. The system was first implemented at KL Sentral station on 17 October 2008. The operator is also considering introducing express services between Sungai Buloh
and Kajang
stations and between Kuala Lumpur and Shah Alam
station during rush hours by the end of 2008.
s with concrete ones). Relevant station platform
s were required to be added and heightened to allow easier access to Komuter trains travelling on both directions.
Major pre-independence stations including Kuala Lumpur station
, Klang station
, Port Klang station
and Seremban station
were retained and upgraded to support Komuter services. Smaller, wood-based stations and halts along the line that were built at around the same time as the aforementioned stations were either demolished and replaced by modern brick-and-concrete counterparts, or simply abandoned. The only exception to the rule is the old Sentul station
, which has remained in service years since KTM Komuter's launch, albeit with a replacement platform.
The layouts and sizes of the new station buildings, as of the launch of the service in 1995, vary by location but are generally divided into two classes:
The platforms of the 1995 stations are virtually standardised, down to the design of the passenger semicircle
-crossed shelters, the use of similarly-styled foot crossings to link all platforms, and the diamonds-based brickwork of the platforms.
Depending on the amount of patrons through the years, each station has undergone upgrades or expansions that consist of either increasing the number of ticket counters or opening new facilities for use by passengers or railway staff. Taller, wider canopies
were erected on the platforms of most stations to replace narrower, original versions in 2006 and 2007. The pace of the upgrades varies by location.
During the 2000s, new stations such as the Mid Valley station
appeared in more modern designs, consisting primarily of high, curved canopies above the entire platforms. Certain new stations along dual-lane lines are also included with facilities typically reserved for medium-sized stations, such as the Rasa station
. The Kuala Lumpur Sentral
station, however, is housed under the concrete base of the transport hub, and is stark and utilitarian in design.
KTM Komuter serves the following stations:
* Stations under construction
single-phase
25kV AC
50 Hz catenary supply, with two driving cars and 1 - 3 trailer cars in between. The EMUs were state-of-the-art, with remote-controlled pneumatic doors, Automatic Train Protection (ATP), train data recorder, wheel-slip control, GTO/IGBT traction electronics and regenerative braking. Up to the point of their introduction no other KTM motive power used these modern train control systems.
Designated by KTM as "Class 8x"s, the EMUs wear a yellow, blue and grey livery, a departure from the predominantly grey livery that KTM adopted on other locomotives and passenger coaches at the time. A handful of EMUs include full advertisements on the sides of their cars.
The original Komuter fleet consisted of the following models:
More rolling stock was ordered in 2010; 38 six-car EMUs were ordered from CSR Zhouzhou Electric Locomotive Co Ltd
Four of the EMUs have since been decommissioned following serious accidents that affected their structural integrity, while another five are not listed as serviceable. On paper, the number of serviceable units stands at 53 out of the original 62, although there are reports of far fewer trains. However, the actual number of trains is set to rise back to the original, as trains are being reconditioned.
Future Komuter fleet is expected to include:
Keretapi Tanah Melayu
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad or Malayan Railways Limited is the main rail operator in Peninsular Malaysia. The railway system dates back to the British colonial era, when it was first built to transport tin...
(KTMB). It was introduced in 1995 to provide local rail services in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
and the surrounding Klang Valley
Klang Valley
Klang Valley is an area in Malaysia comprising Kuala Lumpur and its suburbs, and adjoining cities and towns in the state of Selangor. An alternative reference to this would be Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan Area or Greater Kuala Lumpur. It is geographically delineated by Titiwangsa Mountains to the...
suburban areas. It is popular with commuters into the city, who thus avoid being caught in road traffic congestion. The trains used are air-conditioned electric multiple units. 'Park & Ride' facilities are provided at stations at a nominal charge.
KTM Komuter is currently the most profitable passenger service offered by KTMB, contributing RM84.63 million to group revenue in 2006, higher than KTM Intercity
KTM Intercity
KTM Intercity is the brand name for a group of diesel-hauled intercity train services in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad . Most services operate from Kuala Lumpur Sentral station in the Malaysian capital. A few operate solely along the East...
's profit of 70.94 million in the same year. According to the Ministry of Transport Malaysia 2008 Statistics, the ridership for the KTM Komuter is approximately 36.557 million passengers per annum.
Current network
| Line (Operator) | Operational | Stations | Length (km) | Batu Caves-Port Klang Route | 14 August 1995 | 23 | 45 | Sentul Sentul Komuter station The Sentul Komuter station is a Malaysian commuter train station formerly known as Sentul railway station and is located in the east side of and named after Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. The station forms part of Sentul-Port Klang KTM Komuter train services, and is the northern terminus of the service... |
Port Klang Port Klang Komuter station The Port Klang Komuter station is a train station in Port Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, operated by KTM Komuter. It is the western terminus on the Sentul-Port Klang Route... |
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| 29 July 2010 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Rawang-Seremban Route Rawang-Seremban Route Rawang-Seremban Route is one of the two KTM Komuter services provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu. KTM Komuter is an electrified commuter train service first introduced in 1995, catering especially to commuters in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburban areas... |
14 August 1995 | 23 | 105 | Rawang Rawang station The Rawang railway station is a railway station in Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia that serves as both the KTM Komuter and KTM Intercity train services... |
Sungai Gadut Sungai Gadut Komuter station Sungai Gadut Komuter station is a station in Sungai Gadut, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The station serves KTM Komuter line. It is the only station in the Komuter system where the passenger platform is elevated.... |
| Rawang-Tanjung Malim Shuttle Route | 21 April 2007 | 5 | 53 | Rawang | Tanjung Malim Tanjung Malim Komuter station The Tanjung Malim railway station is a Malaysian train station stationed at the north eastern side of and named after the town of Tanjung Malim, Perak. The station provides both Komuter and Intercity services. The station was first constructed in 1900 and at the time, served as the halt for the... |
KTM Komuter's 175 km (108.7 mi) network has 45 stations. It consists of two cross-city routes, namely the Sentul-Port Klang
Sentul-Port Klang Route
Batu Caves-Port Klang Route is one of the two KTM Komuter services provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu. KTM Komuter is an electrified commuter train service first introduced in 1995, catering especially to commuters in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburban areas...
and Rawang-Seremban
Rawang-Seremban Route
Rawang-Seremban Route is one of the two KTM Komuter services provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu. KTM Komuter is an electrified commuter train service first introduced in 1995, catering especially to commuters in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburban areas...
lines, plus a shuttle service from Rawang to Tanjung Malim, which began in April 2007.
Transfers between the two main lines can be made at KL Sentral
Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Kuala Lumpur Sentral or Sentral Kuala Lumpur is a transit-oriented development that houses the main railway station of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Opened on 16 April 2001, despite its name it is actually even less central than the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, a colonial-era...
, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is a train station located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Completed in 1910 to replace an older station on the same site, the station was Kuala Lumpur's railway hub in the city for the Federated Malay States Railways and Malayan Railway , before Kuala Lumpur Sentral...
and Putra
Putra Komuter station
Putra Komuter station is a Malaysian commuter train halt in Kuala Lumpur named in part after the Putra World Trade Centre located nearby. The halt forms part of a common KTM Komuter railway line shared by both the Rawang-Seremban Route and the Sentul-Port Klang Route...
stations. Same-platform or cross-platform interchange
Cross-platform interchange
A cross-platform interchange is a type of interchange between different lines in a metro system. The term originates with the London Underground; such layouts exist in other networks but are not commonly so named...
is available at Kuala Lumpur. Passengers to and from stations between Rawang and Tanjung Malim must change trains at Rawang station
Rawang station
The Rawang railway station is a railway station in Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia that serves as both the KTM Komuter and KTM Intercity train services...
.
KTM Komuter has made shopping complexes and recreational centres more accessible. The Mid Valley station
Mid Valley Komuter station
The Mid Valley Komuter station is a KTM Komuter train halt located in Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur. The station was completed at a total cost of RM12.2 million, and opened to the public on August 2004.-Design:...
, which opened in 2004 next to the Mid Valley Megamall
Mid Valley Megamall
Mid Valley Megamall is a complex comprising a shopping mall, an office tower block, 30 signature offices and 2 hotels located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was opened in November 1999. The mall has 4.5 million square feet of total floor area, out of which 1.7 million square feet is leasable...
, has proved particularly popular. Other shopping centres located near KTM Komuter stations are Subang Parade
Subang Parade
Subang Parade is the first shopping centre in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located near Wisma Consplant and Empire Subang. Its anchor tenant is the Parkson Department store...
, Carrefour Subang Jaya (near Subang Jaya station
Subang Jaya Komuter station
The Subang Jaya KTM Komuter station is a commuter station located in SS16, Subang Jaya and served by the Sentul-Port Klang Route.The station is situated behind Subang Parade and Carrefour and is a popular train and bus hub...
) and The MINES (Serdang station
Serdang Komuter station
The Serdang railway station is a KTM Komuter train station located in Serdang. The station serves KTM Komuter's Rawang-Seremban Line and also previously KTM Intercity.-Connection to rapidKL buses:...
).
Passengers for Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport , or KLIA serves the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, and is one of Southeast Asia's largest airports. It is also Malaysia's main international airport. It is situated in the Sepang district, in the south of the state of Selangor, about from Kuala Lumpur...
(KLIA) may take the KTM Komuter to Nilai Komuter halt
Nilai Komuter station
Nilai Komuter station is a KTM Komuter train station, situated close to and named after the old town of Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. The station strictly serves as a two-platform train halt for the Rawang-Seremban Line KTM Komuter train service.-Design:...
and change to an airport bus, or they may change at KL Sentral station on to the dedicated KLIA Ekspres
KLIA Ekspres
KLIA Ekspres is a non-stop, airport rail link service between Kuala Lumpur Sentral and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport ERL station in Malaysia. The service is run by Express Rail Link Sdn. Bhd. which began its operations on 14 April 2002...
. Interchange with the RapidKL Rail (KL city metro) network is available at Bandar Tasik Selatan station
Bandar Tasik Selatan station
Bandar Tasik Selatan station is a Malaysian interchange station located next to and named after Bandar Tasik Selatan, in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. The station serves as both a stop and interchange for KTM Komuter, Ampang Line, and the Express Rail Link's KLIA Transit trains, and...
for the Ampang Line
Ampang Line
The Ampang Line is one of the two lines in Kuala Lumpur Rail Transit System network operated by RapidKL Rail network. The other rail network is the Kelana Jaya Line....
and at KL Sentral for the Kelana Jaya Line
Kelana Jaya Line
The Kelana Jaya Line is a medium-capacity rail transport system and one of the three rail transit lines in the Kuala Lumpur Rail Transit System operated by RapidKL Rail network...
. Passengers may also transfer to the Ampang Line in the city centre at Bank Negara station
Bank Negara Komuter station
Bank Negara Komuter station is a KTM Komuter train station in central Kuala Lumpur, named after the Central Bank of Malaysia headquarters located nearby. The halt forms part of a common KTM Komuter railway line shared by both the Rawang-Seremban Route and the Sentul-Port Klang Route...
by means of a 200-metre walk to the Bandaraya LRT station
Bandaraya LRT station
Bandaraya LRT station is an elevated rapid transit station in central Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The station is on the Ampang Line...
.
KTM Komuter tickets are sold at counters and via vending machines, available at all stations and halts.
The service is subject to overcrowding during rush hours. To help alleviate the problem, the operator introduced a new queuing system to help riders line up when the trains are coming. The lines are painted on the floor with three colour codes representing each of the train set. The system was first implemented at KL Sentral station on 17 October 2008. The operator is also considering introducing express services between Sungai Buloh
Sungai Buloh
Sungai Buloh is a subdistrict of Petaling District in the state of Selangor, Malaysia, bordering Gombak District. It is a 15-minute drive from Sungai Buloh to Kuala Lumpur, the national capital...
and Kajang
Kajang
Kajang, is a town in the eastern part of Selangor, Malaysia. Kajang is the district capital of Hulu Langat. It is located from of Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur.The current locational gravity of growth in Kajang would be Sungai Chua...
stations and between Kuala Lumpur and Shah Alam
Shah Alam
Shah Alam is the state capital of Selangor, Malaysia situated within the Petaling District and a small portion of the neighboring Klang District. It is located about west of the country's capital, Kuala Lumpur. Shah Alam replaced Kuala Lumpur as the capital city of the state of Selangor in 1978...
station during rush hours by the end of 2008.
Stations
During the construction of the Komuter service, much of the existing lines were retained, with minor alterations (i.e. removal or abandonment of lines and replacement of wooden sleeperRailroad tie
A railroad tie/railway tie , or railway sleeper is a rectangular item used to support the rails in railroad tracks...
s with concrete ones). Relevant station platform
Railway platform
A railway platform is a section of pathway, alongside rail tracks at a train station, metro station or tram stop, at which passengers may board or alight from trains or trams. Almost all stations for rail transport have some form of platforms, with larger stations having multiple platforms...
s were required to be added and heightened to allow easier access to Komuter trains travelling on both directions.
Major pre-independence stations including Kuala Lumpur station
Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is a train station located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Completed in 1910 to replace an older station on the same site, the station was Kuala Lumpur's railway hub in the city for the Federated Malay States Railways and Malayan Railway , before Kuala Lumpur Sentral...
, Klang station
Klang Komuter station
The Klang Komuter station is a train station serving the KTM Komuter train service in Malaysia. It is located at Jalan Besar, in the southern area of Klang. Parallel to this station is a KTM depot for locomotive and for repairing of freight wagons.The Klang station is located close to the central...
, Port Klang station
Port Klang Komuter station
The Port Klang Komuter station is a train station in Port Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, operated by KTM Komuter. It is the western terminus on the Sentul-Port Klang Route...
and Seremban station
Seremban station
The Seremban railway station is a Malaysian railway station on the west end of Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. The station is named after Seremban....
were retained and upgraded to support Komuter services. Smaller, wood-based stations and halts along the line that were built at around the same time as the aforementioned stations were either demolished and replaced by modern brick-and-concrete counterparts, or simply abandoned. The only exception to the rule is the old Sentul station
Sentul Komuter station
The Sentul Komuter station is a Malaysian commuter train station formerly known as Sentul railway station and is located in the east side of and named after Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. The station forms part of Sentul-Port Klang KTM Komuter train services, and is the northern terminus of the service...
, which has remained in service years since KTM Komuter's launch, albeit with a replacement platform.
The layouts and sizes of the new station buildings, as of the launch of the service in 1995, vary by location but are generally divided into two classes:
- Railway halts, consisting of a small single-storey structure with only ticket counters (a ticket booth, ticket machines and faregateTurnstileA turnstile, also called a baffle gate, is a form of gate which allows one person to pass at a time. It can also be made so as to enforce one-way traffic of people, and in addition, it can restrict passage only to people who insert a coin, a ticket, a pass, or similar...
s). The stations are usually placed along straightforward dual-lane lines. - Medium-sized and single-storey stations, housing both the ticket counters and station offices, and typically stationed along three or more lines. Such stations are typically intended to support additional responsibilities, such as managing railway signalRailway signalA signal is a mechanical or electrical device erected beside a railway line to pass information relating to the state of the line ahead to train/engine drivers. The driver interprets the signal's indication and acts accordingly...
s, controlling pointsRailroad switchA railroad switch, turnout or [set of] points is a mechanical installation enabling railway trains to be guided from one track to another at a railway junction....
and handling goods services. The stations themselves are similar in design to the original wood-based stations along the line with slight hints of Western colonial designs (arches, wooden-and-glass windows and wooden doors), but are larger and modernised.
The platforms of the 1995 stations are virtually standardised, down to the design of the passenger semicircle
Semicircle
In mathematics , a semicircle is a two-dimensional geometric shape that forms half of a circle. Being half of a circle's 360°, the arc of a semicircle always measures 180° or a half turn...
-crossed shelters, the use of similarly-styled foot crossings to link all platforms, and the diamonds-based brickwork of the platforms.
Depending on the amount of patrons through the years, each station has undergone upgrades or expansions that consist of either increasing the number of ticket counters or opening new facilities for use by passengers or railway staff. Taller, wider canopies
Canopy (building)
A canopy is an overhead roof or else a structure over which a fabric or metal covering is attached, able to provide shade or shelter. A canopy can also be a tent, generally without a floor....
were erected on the platforms of most stations to replace narrower, original versions in 2006 and 2007. The pace of the upgrades varies by location.
During the 2000s, new stations such as the Mid Valley station
Mid Valley Komuter station
The Mid Valley Komuter station is a KTM Komuter train halt located in Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur. The station was completed at a total cost of RM12.2 million, and opened to the public on August 2004.-Design:...
appeared in more modern designs, consisting primarily of high, curved canopies above the entire platforms. Certain new stations along dual-lane lines are also included with facilities typically reserved for medium-sized stations, such as the Rasa station
Rasa Komuter station
The Rasa Komuter station is a Malaysian commuter train station stationed at the northern side of and named after the town of Rasa, Selangor. The station was opened on April 21, 2007 alongside the Batang Kali and Serendah stations, and is the third stop in the Rawang-Tanjung Malim shuttle service...
. The Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Kuala Lumpur Sentral or Sentral Kuala Lumpur is a transit-oriented development that houses the main railway station of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Opened on 16 April 2001, despite its name it is actually even less central than the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, a colonial-era...
station, however, is housed under the concrete base of the transport hub, and is stark and utilitarian in design.
KTM Komuter serves the following stations:
| Batu Caves - Sentul Line | Seremban - Rawang Line Rawang-Seremban Route Rawang-Seremban Route is one of the two KTM Komuter services provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu. KTM Komuter is an electrified commuter train service first introduced in 1995, catering especially to commuters in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburban areas... |
Rawang - Tanjung Malim shuttle |
|---|---|---|
|
Bandar Tasik Selatan station Bandar Tasik Selatan station is a Malaysian interchange station located next to and named after Bandar Tasik Selatan, in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. The station serves as both a stop and interchange for KTM Komuter, Ampang Line, and the Express Rail Link's KLIA Transit trains, and... |
Rolling stock
The rolling stock consists of three versions of three-car EMUs added over the course of three years, beginning in 1994. The EMUs were the first in KTM's history. All Komuter EMUs operate in multiple-unit formation, running from overheadOverhead lines
Overhead lines or overhead wires are used to transmit electrical energy to trams, trolleybuses or trains at a distance from the energy supply point...
single-phase
Single-phase electric power
In electrical engineering, single-phase electric power refers to the distribution of alternating current electric power using a system in which all the voltages of the supply vary in unison. Single-phase distribution is used when loads are mostly lighting and heating, with few large electric motors...
25kV AC
Alternating current
In alternating current the movement of electric charge periodically reverses direction. In direct current , the flow of electric charge is only in one direction....
50 Hz catenary supply, with two driving cars and 1 - 3 trailer cars in between. The EMUs were state-of-the-art, with remote-controlled pneumatic doors, Automatic Train Protection (ATP), train data recorder, wheel-slip control, GTO/IGBT traction electronics and regenerative braking. Up to the point of their introduction no other KTM motive power used these modern train control systems.
Designated by KTM as "Class 8x"s, the EMUs wear a yellow, blue and grey livery, a departure from the predominantly grey livery that KTM adopted on other locomotives and passenger coaches at the time. A handful of EMUs include full advertisements on the sides of their cars.
The original Komuter fleet consisted of the following models:
- 18 Class 81 EMUsKTM Class 81The Class 81 is the first type of electric multiple unit introduced by Keretapi Tanah Melayu on its KTM Komuter services. 18 sets were built by Jenbacher Transport in 3-car formations....
(designations EMU 01 to EMU 18) manufactured by Jenbacher Transport in Austria-Hungary (1994/1995) - 22 Class 83 EMUsKTM Class 83The Class 83 is a type of electric multiple unit operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu on its KTM Komuter services. 22 sets were built by Hyundai Precision and Marubeni of South Korea and Japan respectively, in 3-car formations....
(designations EMU 19 to EMU 40) manufactured by Hyundai (HPID) (1996/1997) - 22 Class 82 EMUsKTM Class 82The Class 82 is a type of electric multiple unit operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu on its KTM Komuter services. 22 sets were built by Union Carriage & Wagon of South Africa in 3-car formations....
(designations EMU 41 to EMU 62) manufactured by Union Carriage & WagonUnion Carriage & WagonUnion Carriage & Wagon is a rolling stock manufacturer located in South Africa.In 1964 UCW delivered their first electrical locomotives to the South African Railways, the South African Class 5E1, Series 2...
in South Africa (1996/1997)
More rolling stock was ordered in 2010; 38 six-car EMUs were ordered from CSR Zhouzhou Electric Locomotive Co Ltd
Four of the EMUs have since been decommissioned following serious accidents that affected their structural integrity, while another five are not listed as serviceable. On paper, the number of serviceable units stands at 53 out of the original 62, although there are reports of far fewer trains. However, the actual number of trains is set to rise back to the original, as trains are being reconditioned.
Future Komuter fleet is expected to include:
- 38 Class 92 EMUsKTM Class 92The Class 92 is a type of electric multiple unit soon to be operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu on its KTM Komuter services. 38 sets are currently being built by China's Zhu Zhou Electric Locomotives Co Ltd , in 6-car formations. The first EMU has been delivered on the 23rd of September and it is...
manufactured by China's Zhu Zhou Electric Locomotives Co Ltd
New routes and stations
During the 2000s, the Komuter line saw the addition of seven more stations:- The Kuala Lumpur Sentral stationKuala Lumpur SentralKuala Lumpur Sentral or Sentral Kuala Lumpur is a transit-oriented development that houses the main railway station of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Opened on 16 April 2001, despite its name it is actually even less central than the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, a colonial-era...
, opened 16 April 2001, includes platforms for both the Rawang-Seremban route and the Sentul-Port Klang route. While KL Sentral took over the Kuala Lumpur Railway StationKuala Lumpur Railway StationKuala Lumpur Railway Station is a train station located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Completed in 1910 to replace an older station on the same site, the station was Kuala Lumpur's railway hub in the city for the Federated Malay States Railways and Malayan Railway , before Kuala Lumpur Sentral...
's role of interchange with Intercity train services, the latter remains a separate stop for KTM Komuter services. - The Mid Valley stationMid Valley Komuter stationThe Mid Valley Komuter station is a KTM Komuter train halt located in Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur. The station was completed at a total cost of RM12.2 million, and opened to the public on August 2004.-Design:...
, opened 23 August 2004, primarily serves users of the adjoining Mid Valley MegamallMid Valley MegamallMid Valley Megamall is a complex comprising a shopping mall, an office tower block, 30 signature offices and 2 hotels located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was opened in November 1999. The mall has 4.5 million square feet of total floor area, out of which 1.7 million square feet is leasable...
and adjacent commercial facilities. - Kepong SentralKepong Sentral Komuter stationThe Kepong Sentral KTM Komuter station is a KTM Komuter train station located in Kepong, in the northwestern area of Kuala Lumpur. The station is the newest addition to the KTM Komuter system, opened on July 1, 2006. Situated just beside this station is the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2...
, opened 1 July 2006, stands beside the Middle Ring Road TwoKuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 or MRR2 , Federal Route is a ring road build by the Malaysian Public Works Department to connect neighborhoods near the boundary of Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor...
in the KL suburb of Kepong, on the Rawang-Seremban route. - The SerendahSerendah Komuter stationThe Serendah Komuter station is a Malaysian commuter train station stationed roughly two kilometres northwest from and named after the town of Serendah, Selangor. It was previously built as KTM Intercity's Serendah railway halt...
, Batang KaliBatang Kali Komuter stationThe Batang Kali Komuter station is a Malaysian commuter train station stationed at the northwest of and named after the town of Batang Kali, Selangor...
and RasaRasa Komuter stationThe Rasa Komuter station is a Malaysian commuter train station stationed at the northern side of and named after the town of Rasa, Selangor. The station was opened on April 21, 2007 alongside the Batang Kali and Serendah stations, and is the third stop in the Rawang-Tanjung Malim shuttle service...
stations, opened 21 April 2007, form part of a new stretch of electrified railway towards Ipoh from Rawang station. A shuttle service known as the Rawang-Rasa shuttle runs between Rawang and these three stations. - The Kuala Kubu BharuKuala Kubu Bharu Komuter stationThe Kuala Kubu Bharu railway station is a Malaysian train station stationed at the northern side of and named after the town of Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor. The station provides both Komuter and Intercity services...
station, opened 5 January 2008. The Rawang-Rasa shuttle service is thus renamed as the Rawang-Kuala Kubu Bharu shuttle service. - The shuttle route was extended to Tanjung Malim station on 1 June 2009.
- The Sentul-Port Klang RouteSentul-Port Klang RouteBatu Caves-Port Klang Route is one of the two KTM Komuter services provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu. KTM Komuter is an electrified commuter train service first introduced in 1995, catering especially to commuters in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburban areas...
has been extended to Batu CavesBatu CavesBatu Caves , is a limestone hill, which has a series of caves and cave temples, located in Gombak district, north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu or Batu River, which flows past the hill. Batu Caves is also the name of the nearby village.The cave is one of the...
since 29 July 2010, with four new stations.
Route expansion in progress
Besides new stations, additional plans were made to extend the Komuter network outwards from it original route:- The 179 km (111.2 mi) Rawang-Ipoh electrification and double-tracking project will ultimately allow the KTM Komuter service to be extended to Tanjung MalimTanjung MalimTanjung Malim is a town in the state of Perak, Malaysia. It is approximately north of Kuala Lumpur via the North-South Expressway. It lies on the Perak-Selangor state border, with Sungai Bernam serving as the natural divider....
on the SelangorSelangorSelangor also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity") is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Negeri Sembilan to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west...
-PerakPerakPerak , one of the 13 states of Malaysia, is the second largest state in the Peninsular Malaysia bordering Kedah and Yala Province of Thailand to the north, Penang to the northwest, Kelantan and Pahang to the east, Selangor the Strait of Malacca to the south and west.Perak means silver in Malay...
border, nearly 100 kilometres (62.1 mi) from Kuala Lumpur. The project has suffered several delays for various reasons, but has seen limited revitalisation. The first phase of the extension, which includes 22 kilometres (13.7 mi) of rebuilt railway lines and three new stations, became operational when a shuttle service from the Rawang stations was launched on 21 April 2007. The service was extended to Kuala Kubu Bharu on 5 January 2008. Shuttle service to Tanjung MalimTanjung Malim Komuter stationThe Tanjung Malim railway station is a Malaysian train station stationed at the north eastern side of and named after the town of Tanjung Malim, Perak. The station provides both Komuter and Intercity services. The station was first constructed in 1900 and at the time, served as the halt for the...
and Ipoh will begin by December 2008. - A 7.2 km (4.5 mi), four-station extension from the Sentul station to Batu CavesBatu CavesBatu Caves , is a limestone hill, which has a series of caves and cave temples, located in Gombak district, north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu or Batu River, which flows past the hill. Batu Caves is also the name of the nearby village.The cave is one of the...
has been approved. The project - which will cost RM515 million - will include electrification, double-tracking and refitting the existing old track, signalling, and communications, as well as construction of new stations at SentulSentul Komuter stationThe Sentul Komuter station is a Malaysian commuter train station formerly known as Sentul railway station and is located in the east side of and named after Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. The station forms part of Sentul-Port Klang KTM Komuter train services, and is the northern terminus of the service...
, Batu Cantonment, Batu Village, Taman Wahyu and Batu Caves. Site possession was given to contractor YTL Corporation Berhad on 17 November 2006, and the project is to be completed by April 2010. The Sentul station is part of the Sentul Raya masterplan development under YTL. - KTMBKeretapi Tanah MelayuKeretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad or Malayan Railways Limited is the main rail operator in Peninsular Malaysia. The railway system dates back to the British colonial era, when it was first built to transport tin...
also plans to extend 8.5 km (5.3 mi) Komuter services to SenawangSenawangSenawang is a satellite town located in the district of Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.-Geography:Senawang is situated about 7 kilometres from Seremban town. It is located in a higher level flat terrain than other towns in Seremban. The terrain is suitable for industrial.-Demographics:Bahasa...
and Sungai GadutSungai GadutSungai Gadut is a small town in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Sungai Gadut is surrounded by many smaller towns such including Taman Tuanku Jaafar, Bandar Seremban Selatan, Taman Pinggiran Senawang, Ladang Seremban, Kg. Ulu Rantau, and Taman Sri Pertama....
, Negeri SembilanNegeri SembilanNegeri Sembilan, one of the 13 states that constitutes Malaysia, lies on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, just south of Kuala Lumpur and borders Selangor on the north, Pahang in the east, and Malacca and Johor to the south....
. Construction is expected to complete by 2011. This will be part of the Seremban-Gemas line.
Other projects
- Upgrading of KTM Komuter stations: In 2005, KTMB awarded a contract for the construction of roof canopies and the upgrading of facilities for 29 stations in the KTM Komuter network. The new roof design is similar to that used for the new Midvalley and Kepong Sentral stations. Previously, station roofing was limited and covered only part of the platform and did not extend over the tracks. Bank Negara haltBank Negara Komuter stationBank Negara Komuter station is a KTM Komuter train station in central Kuala Lumpur, named after the Central Bank of Malaysia headquarters located nearby. The halt forms part of a common KTM Komuter railway line shared by both the Rawang-Seremban Route and the Sentul-Port Klang Route...
's upgrading is more major than those being carried out at the other stations, as it involves creating a new mezzanine floor above the current platforms. The RM6 million upgrading was expected to be completed by October 2007. However, it was only completed in April 2008. - Electronic payment scheme: On 1 July 2005, all KTM Komuter stations began accepting the contactless Touch 'n GoTouch 'n GoThe Touch 'n Go or smart card is used by Malaysian toll expressway and highway operators as the sole electronic payment system . The credit card sized smartcard made of plastic with Philips' MIFARE microchip technology embedded in it....
electronic stored value card for fare payments. All stations opened after that date came ready with Touch 'n Go facilities, although at the four new stations on the Rawang-Kuala Kubu Bharu Shuttle Route, namely Serendah, Batang Kali, Rasa and Kuala Kubu Bharu, the readers are located at the counter window next to the manual lane rather than at the automatic fare gates. KTM Komuter's adoption of the Touch 'n Go system is part of the government's move to make the card the common ticket for all public transport. The contract to integrate the electronic fare collection system with KTM Komuter's existing fare collection system, and all related works such as the installation of farecard readers, was given to Pradonet Sdn Bhd in 2003. The move to implement the common ticketing electronic payment scheme initially ran into problems, primarily over the inability of the transport providers and the Touch' n Go system operator, Rangkaian Segar Sdn Bhd, to agree on commissions. The Malaysian government had to step in and pushed for the common ticketing project to be completed. - New coaches: As a part of its expansion program, KTM announced on 7 February 2008 that it would purchase new trains for intercity and commuter routes worth RM200 million. 20 intercity and 8 commuter train sets, with four cars per set, would provide increased passenger capacity compared with the three-car trains previously serving the route. On 28 April 2008, KTM announced its intention to buy an additional five electric train sets, for delivery in 2010. The 13 electric trains will be used to serve Kuala Lumpur-Ipoh commuter routes, with a journey time of 2 hours 20 minutes.
- Construction of 5 new stations on the East Coast Line
Incidents and accidents
- On the evening of 3 March 2004, a SerembanSerembanSeremban is the capital of the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan, located within the district of Seremban, one of the seven districts of Negeri Sembilan. The town's administration is run by the Seremban Municipal Council or Majlis Perbandaran Seremban...
-bound KTM Komuter train in the Rawang-Seremban RouteRawang-Seremban RouteRawang-Seremban Route is one of the two KTM Komuter services provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu. KTM Komuter is an electrified commuter train service first introduced in 1995, catering especially to commuters in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburban areas...
collided with the rear of another Komuter train facing the same direction, which had been waiting at a signal between Tiroi stationTiroi Komuter stationTiroi Komuter station is a KTM Komuter train station located next to the small housing estate of Taman Tiroi, Negeri Sembilan, on the 7th kilometre of Jalan Labu. The Komuter station is named after the town of Tiroi, and is essentially a replacement of the old Tiroi station destroyed by communists...
and Seremban stationSeremban stationThe Seremban railway station is a Malaysian railway station on the west end of Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. The station is named after Seremban....
for five minutes. Forty were injured, but no deaths were reported. The accident was ascribed to the faulty signal light (struck by lightning) that stopped the earlier train, though the driver of the rear-ending train is reported to have run a red light into the section occupied by the rear-ended train. The resulting crash disrupted KTM Komuter services along the line for a day. This is so far the worst accident involving the KTM Komuter service. - On 2 March 2007, a crane fell on to a KTM Komuter train track near the Sentul-Port Klang RouteSentul-Port Klang RouteBatu Caves-Port Klang Route is one of the two KTM Komuter services provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu. KTM Komuter is an electrified commuter train service first introduced in 1995, catering especially to commuters in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburban areas...
's Shah Alam Komuter stationShah Alam Komuter stationThe Shah Alam Komuter station is a Komuter train station located in Shah Alam and served by the KTM Komuter's Sentul-Port Klang Route.The Shah Alam Komuter station was built to cater traffic in a popular suburban area with the similar name called Shah Alam and Klang. The Batu Tiga Komuter station,...
, stranding about 10,000 passengers and cancelling 40 trips. Alternative transport services were provided. - On 25 May 2007, a person was killed after he was hit by a KTM Komuter train while crossing the tracks illegally. Deaths in this manner have occurred along Komuter lines before.
- On 27 February 2008, overhead power cables between Subang Jaya and Petaling stations of the Sentul-Port Klang route broke, causing all train services to be modified to run on the Sentul-Petaling route instead.
- On 22 October 2009, a multipurpose vehicle plunged into the railway track as as it was heading from Kuala Lumpur towards Subang JayaSubang JayaSubang Jaya is a suburban city in the Klang Valley, Selangor, Malaysia. It comprises the southern third of the district of Petaling, and is home to a third of the district population of 1.78 million. Subang Jaya comprises , Bandar Sunway, UEP Subang Jaya, Putra Heights and Batu Tiga...
. Train services were disrupted, and the vehicle was towed away 3 hours after the accident.
Timeline
- 3 August 1995 - The first KTM Komuter trains began taking passengers between Kuala LumpurKuala LumpurKuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
and Rawang. Free trips were offered until 11 August 1995. - 14 August 1995 - Commercial operations begin for the KTM Komuter between Kuala Lumpur and Rawang. It was then extended to Salak South on 29 September 1995.
- 28 August 1995 - Operations between SentulSentul Komuter stationThe Sentul Komuter station is a Malaysian commuter train station formerly known as Sentul railway station and is located in the east side of and named after Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. The station forms part of Sentul-Port Klang KTM Komuter train services, and is the northern terminus of the service...
and Shah AlamShah AlamShah Alam is the state capital of Selangor, Malaysia situated within the Petaling District and a small portion of the neighboring Klang District. It is located about west of the country's capital, Kuala Lumpur. Shah Alam replaced Kuala Lumpur as the capital city of the state of Selangor in 1978...
began. Service was extended to KlangKlangKlang , formerly known as Kelang, is the royal city and former capital of the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It is located within the Klang District in Klang Valley. It is located about 32 km to the west of Kuala Lumpur and 6 km east of Port Klang...
on 29 September 1995. - 20 November 1995 - The Rawang-Kuala Lumpur service extended to KajangKajangKajang, is a town in the eastern part of Selangor, Malaysia. Kajang is the district capital of Hulu Langat. It is located from of Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur.The current locational gravity of growth in Kajang would be Sungai Chua...
. - 18 December 1995 - Entire KTM Komuter network opened with final stretch to Seremban opened.
- 16 April 2001 - KL Sentral KTM Komuter station opened.
- 3 March 2004 - Worst KTM Komuter accident occurred when a Seremban-bound commuter train hits the rear of another train near Seremban.
- 23 August 2004 - Mid Valley KTM Komuter station opened.
- 1 July 2005 - KTM Komuter network began accepting Touch 'n GoTouch 'n GoThe Touch 'n Go or smart card is used by Malaysian toll expressway and highway operators as the sole electronic payment system . The credit card sized smartcard made of plastic with Philips' MIFARE microchip technology embedded in it....
electronic farecards. - 1 July 2006 - Kepong Sentral KTM Komuter station opened.
- 21 April 2007 - Shuttle service between Rawang and Rasa began.
- 5 January 2008 - Opening of Kuala Kubu Bharu station, and extension of the Rawang-Kuala Kubu Bharu shuttle service (formerly known as Rawang-Rasa shuttle service) to this station.
- 1 June 2009 - Extension of Rawang-Kuala Kubu Bharu route to Tanjung Malim. The route is now called Rawang-Tanjung Malim shuttle service.
- 28 April 2010 - Women-only coaches introduced. The coach is the middle coach in the train setb.
- 29 July 2010 - Sentul-Port Klang route extended to Batu Caves with introduction of 4 new stations.
- 14 May 2011 - Seremban-Rawang route extended to Senawang and Sungai Gadut.
See also
- Keretapi Tanah MelayuKeretapi Tanah MelayuKeretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad or Malayan Railways Limited is the main rail operator in Peninsular Malaysia. The railway system dates back to the British colonial era, when it was first built to transport tin...
- Rail transport in MalaysiaRail transport in MalaysiaRail transport in Malaysia comprises heavy rail , light rail transit , monorail and a funicular railway line. Heavy rail is mostly used for intercity passenger and freight transport as well as some urban public transport, while LRTs are used for urban public transport and some special use such as...
- Public transport in Kuala LumpurPublic transport in Kuala LumpurPublic transport in Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley covers a variety of transport modes such as bus, rail and taxi.-History of public transport in Kuala Lumpur:...
External links
- The KTM Komuter at the Keretapi Tanah Melayu website