Klang Valley Integrated Transit System

In summary, the Klang Valley Integrated Transit System consists of the following rail systems that operate seamlessly together; KLIA Ekspres, KLIA Transit, MRT, LRT, KTM Komuter and KL Monorail. Currently there are 10 fully operating rail lines in Klang Valley; 2 commuter rail lines, 5 rapid transit lines, and 2 airport rail links to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and another one to Subang Airport. The railway operators in Klang Valley are:

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB)

• KTM Komuter – Seremban Line
• KTM Komuter – Port Klang Line
• KTM Terminal Skypark Link

KTM Komuter is a commuter rail service brand in Malaysia operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM). It was introduced in 1995 to provide local rail services in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburban areas in the Klang Valley.

The two lines of KTM Komuter in Klang Valley are Seremban Line (Batu Caves – Tampin) and Port Klang Line (Tg. Malim – Port Klang). A total of 55 KTM Komuter stations are located in the Klang Valley region, and transfers between the two lines can be done KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur and Putra stations.

The Skypark Link is a train service that connects you to the Skypark Terminal Subang Airport. It provides more than 30 trips per day at 60 minutes intervals. Two main routes (vice-versa) are:​

• KL Sentral – Skypark Terminal (26km travel distance)
• Subang Jaya – Skypark Terminal (9km travel distance)

Further information: www.ktmb.com.my

Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail)

• MRT Kajang Line
• LRT Kelana Jaya Line
• LRT Ampang Line
• LRT Sri Petaling Line
• KL Monorail

MRT Kajang Line connects you to Sungai Buloh (northwest of KL) and Kajang (southeast of KL) through its 51 km route. It comprises of a 41.5 km elevated guideway with 24 stations and 9.5 km tunnel segment with 7 underground stations. The MRT SBK Line also integrates 7 locations / stations with existing rail lines and 16 stations equipped with park & ride facilities. Train frequency during peak hours is every 4 minutes.

The LRT line consists of three lines; Kelana Jaya Line, Ampang Line and Sri Petaling Line. The three lines are integrated at Masjid Jamek Station and Putra Height Station (Kelana Jaya Line and Sri Petaling Line).

Kelana Jaya Line runs from Putra Heights through Kelana Jaya to Gombak, serving the Subang Jaya and Petaling Jaya regions to the south; southwest and central Kuala Lumpur, and Kuala Lumpur City Centre to the centre; and low density residential areas further north. The terminus stations for Kelana Jaya Line are Gombak (northern terminus) and Putra Heights (southern terminus) with the total number of stations is 37. Train frequency during peak hours is every 3 minutes.

LRT Ampang Line and LRT Sri Petaling Line are a combined line that comprises 45.1 kilometres of track with 36 stations. The Ampang line LRT begins at Ampang LRT station, while the Sri Petaling line LRT begins at Putra Height LRT station (interchange to LRT Kelana Jaya Line), and both lines converge at Chan Sow Lin LRT station. The merged line leads to the north, terminating at Sentul Timur LRT station. Train frequency during peak hours is every 6 minutes (from Ampang and Putra Height to Chan Sow Lin) and 3 minutes (from Chan Sow Lin to Sentul Timur).

The KL Monorail service is an urban monorail system in Kuala Lumpur with 8.6 km long and has 11 stations. The terminus stations for KL Monorail are KL Sentral and Titiwangsa, and it passes through major commercial areas in KL such as Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Chow Kit and Bukit Bintang. Train frequency during peak hours is every 5 minutes.

Further information: www.myrapid.com.my​

Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL)

• KLIA Ekspress
• KLIA Transit

KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit are commuter rail services that serve as the airport rail links to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), as well as klia2. Both services share the same track that runs from KL Sentral to KLIA/klia. KLIA Transit stops at all stations along the line, whereas KLIA Ekspres runs an express, non-stop between KL Sentral and KLIA/klia2. There are six stations served by KLIA Transit and three stations for KLIA Ekspres. Train frequency during peak hours is every 15 minutes.​

Further information: www.kliaekspres.com​​

Intercity Services in Peninsular Malaysia

KTMB also provides railway services to connect main cities in Peninsular Malaysia. There are 2 services which are:

1. Electric Train Service (ETS)

   ETS is express train services that using electrified train set (Electric Multiple Unit). ETS also only operates at electrified double track network which is from Gemas, Negeri Sembilan to Padang Besar, Perlis. ETS Services will be extended to the south region once the Electrified Double Track Project From Gemas to Johor Bahru completed.

2. Intercity

   For single and non-electrified track network, KTMB has provide the Intercity Services that using Diesel Multiple Unit set train. This services cover from Gemas, Negeri Sembilan to Tumpat, Kelantan and from Gemas, Negeri Sembilan to Johor Bahru, Johor.

KTMB network is as below:

 

Railway Services in Sabah

The Sabah railway network is a single track with total distance of 134 KM and 15 stations. This line connects the capital city, Kota Kinabalu to the other area of Sabah. This network begins from Tg. Aru, passes through Beaufort, and ends at Tenom as the Terminus. This railway services are operated by Jabatan Keretapi Negeri Sabah.

Railway Modernization in Malaysia

The summary of railway modernization as follows:​