Ktmb Introduces Special Train Service For Cny

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KTMB said the special train service was introduced to meet the needs of passengers travelling north in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration and the school holidays.
KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) has introduced a special Chinese New Year “excursion” train service, which will operate on Jan 27 and 28 in conjunction with the upcoming celebration.
KTMB, in a statement today, said there would be two special round trips with 792 tickets offered for the train connecting KL Sentral station and Butterworth station.
“The tickets will be on sale from today, Jan 21, at 10am. The one-way fare for this journey is as low as RM60 for superior class seats and RM90 for premier class seats.
“Passengers will also enjoy a unique experience through the buffet coach and chillax coach facilities, which will be provided to ensure a more relaxing and enjoyable journey,” it said.
KTMB said the special train service was introduced to meet the needs of passengers travelling north in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration and the school holidays.
The special train will start its journey at KL Sentral station and stop at seven stations – Tanjung Malim, Kampar, Batu Gajah, Ipoh, Kuala Kangsar, Taiping, and Bukit Mertajam – before reaching its final destination at the Butterworth station.
The cashless tickets can be obtained through the KTMB mobile application (KITS), kiosk machines, ticket counters, and KTMB’s official website at www.ktmb.com.my.
KTMB group CEO Rani Hisham expressed hope that the service would help reduce road congestion and create a more comfortable journey, especially for the elderly and children. - FMT

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