KTMB is offering an additional 11,888 train seats across ETS and EMUPlus services to accommodate travel demand for Deepavali.
KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is offering an additional 11,888 seats on its train services for the upcoming Deepavali celebrations on Nov 8.
KTMB said in a statement today that it would operate two additional Electric Train Service (ETS) trips daily on the Padang Besar-KL Sentral-Padang Besar route from Nov 5 to 9, as well as four additional daily trips on the JB Sentral-KL Sentral-JB Sentral route from Nov 6 to 9.
“Bagi laluan Padang Besar-KL Sentral-Padang Besar, sebanyak 3,160 tempat duduk “A total of 3,160 extra seats will be offered on the Padang Besar-KL Sentral-Padang Besar route, with business-class coaches available throughout the five days of operation. Tickets will be available for purchase from noon on Oct 27.
“Meanwhile, KTMB is offering 5,056 extra seats on four daily ETS trips between JB Sentral and KL Sentral in both directions from Nov 6 to 9. Tickets for the route have been on sale since Sept 7,” the statement said.
Besides ETS services, KTMB will provide 3,672 seats on EMUPlus trains serving the Bandar Tasek Selatan-Ipoh-Klang route in both directions on selected dates between Nov 5 and 9. Ticket sales will begin at noon tomorrow.
KTMB said the initiative was part of its ongoing efforts to increase rail transport capacity, particularly during festive periods when demand for intercity travel typically rises.
“We hope these additional services will provide passengers with a smoother, more comfortable and safer journey,” the statement said.
Tickets are available through the KTMB Mobile and KITS Style apps, as well as KTMB’s official website at www.ktmb.com.my, offering passengers a faster and more convenient cashless payment option.
KTMB also advised passengers to plan their journeys and buy tickets early to take advantage of more economical flexible fares and avoid last-minute bookings.
For more information, visit KTMB’s website at www.ktmb.com.my or contact its call centre at 03-9779 1200.