Archive for the ‘Train’ Category

City Rail Transport, Kuala Lumpur & Klang Valley

Posted by pktan on May 1st, 2007
File Under: Kuala Lumpur, Train

Daily operating hours are 600am – 1200pm. Stored value tickets can be purchased at any LRT station. Fees range from 70 sen to RM 2.80.
There is a very efficient LRT system divided into three: Putra Line, Star Line, and the Monorail. The train services run independently, but they have points where they have interchanges.
Where to [...]


Eastern and Oriental Express: Singapore Malaysia Thailand

Posted by pktan on May 8th, 2007
File Under: Train, Transport

The Eastern & Oriental Express carries passengers on a three-day jaunt in luxury using sleeping-cars originally built in Japan for the New Zealand Railways Wellington-Auckland sleeper train, between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Travel through dense rainforests and towering mountains past golden temples of Thailand, rubber plantations of Malaysia, remote towns and villages, and the urban [...]


KL Sentral Travel Guide, Malaysia

Posted by pktan on May 7th, 2007
File Under: Bus, Kuala Lumpur, Train, Transport

At the centre of the KL Sentral development is Stesen Sentral, the transport hub in Kuala Lumpur, which links all major intercity and intra-city lines, as well as Kuala Lumpur’s commuter network and airport rail service ( both Aero Bus and Sky Bus from The LCCT Low Cost Carrier Terminal stops here too). Click map [...]


KLIA to KL - ERL: KLIA Express and Transit

Posted by pktan on May 7th, 2007
File Under: Kuala Lumpur, Train, Transport

ERL (Express Rail Link) is the fastest way of getting to KLIA from KL sentral (30mins to the airport). The Express Rail links the KL Sentral with KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport). There are two choices:

1. KLIA Express: non stop direct between KLIA and KL Sentral (28 minutes)
RM35.00 – Adult / RM15.00 Children
5.00am [...]


KTM Train Routes

Posted by pktan on Dec 18th, 2007
File Under: Train

Malaysia intercity train services are offered by KTMB, it is a safe, hassle-free and relaxed-and-easy mode of travel between cities or to remote areas. The trains and services are generally good and cheap, although onboard food and condition of toilets can be further improved. The KTM intercity train service is a comfortable and affordable way [...]


KTM Train Timetable and Fare

Posted by pktan on Dec 17th, 2007
File Under: Train

** Work in progress **
KTM INTERCITY TRAINS

This page is interlinked with KTM Train Routes guide page, refer to that page for more information on the intercity train routes.
KTMB Malaysia Map
North Bound

Senandung Langkawi - (Sentral KL - Ipoh - Butterworth - Hat Yai)
Ekspres Sinaran Pagi (Sentral KL - Butterworth - Sentral KL)

South Bound

Senandung Malam - [...]


Penang - Bangkok KTM Train Route

Posted by pktan on Dec 18th, 2007
File Under: Train

It’s easy, safe, and comfortable to travel between Penang and Bangkok by train - the Ekspres Antarabangsa (International Express) operates daily between Butterworth and Bangkok.
At the border of Padang Besar you have to leave the train with your baggage. After the checkpoint you will travel further to Hat Yai with the same train, [...]


Singapore - Kuala Lumpur KTM Train Route

Posted by pktan on Dec 17th, 2007
File Under: Kuala Lumpur, Train

KTM Singapore - Kuala Lumpur

SINGAPORE - KUALA LUMPUR KTM TRAIN
3 Trains service the Kuala Lumpur - Singapore - Kuala Lumpur route each day. There’s a choice of 2 modern air-conditioned daytime trains or an overnight sleeper. KTM Singapore Station is in Keppel Road in East Singapore, nearest MRT station is Tanjong Pagar. The Kuala Lumpur [...]


Train Travel in Malaysia

Posted by pktan on May 4th, 2007
File Under: Train, Transport

Travelling by train is an excellent way to see the Malaysia countryside and many towns in West Malaysia. However if you are pressed for time, you may find the journey by rail from town to town rather slow. There are few services per day for inter city travel.
Trains from Kuala Lumpur International Airport
From [...]