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Selangor is positioning rail transportation as a cornerstone high-value industry, leveraging its concentration of operations and headquarters to develop a skilled local workforce through new training initiatives and educational partnerships.
Segamat Inland Port targets handling over 6,000 TEUs by year-end following its June reactivation. The facility aims to reduce truck congestion, strengthen logistics networks, and drive economic growth across northern Johor and surrounding regions.
Malaysia's state railway operator is rolling out 124 additional train services across its ETS and EMU Plus networks during the National Day and school holiday period, providing nearly 39,000 extra seats to accommodate surge in traveller numbers.
Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke is pursuing an accelerated launch of the East Coast Rail Link Phase 1 service between Kota Bharu and Gombak by December this year, contingent on successful completion of critical testing phases without compromising safety standards.
A lorry collision has crippled Electric Train Service operations between Kulai and Kempas Baru in Johor, prompting KTMB to arrange shuttle bus replacements while restoration crews work to clear debris from the overhead power system.
Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd has been awarded a RM3.028 billion contract to design, supply and maintain railway systems for the Penang Light Rail Transit Mutiara Line project over nearly 69 months.
Rail services between Kulai and Kempas in Johor were disrupted after a lorry carrying flammable liquid skidded near the tracks, triggering a power outage. KTMB deployed shuttle buses and offered fare adjustments to stranded passengers.
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad has recorded robust financial performance in the first half of 2026, with passenger numbers climbing to 13.2 million and revenue jumping to RM296 million. The Electric Train Service has emerged as the primary growth engine.
Seremban's new integrated railway hub has reached 35% completion, with critical underground infrastructure work now finished. Transport Minister Anthony Loke expects the station to open in March 2027.