KTMB Offers Additional ETS Services for Chinese New Year Celebration and School Holidays

Increased Capacity to Meet Passenger Demand

In conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration and school holidays, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will provide two additional electric train (ETS) services for the KL Sentral to Butterworth route and vice versa. This move is aimed at ensuring a safe and comfortable travel experience for all users, particularly during the peak period.

Additional Train Services

The additional ETS services will operate for four days, from January 30 to February 2, offering a total of 630 seats daily, including business class facilities, with a total capacity of 2,520 seats. The trains will depart from KL Sentral at 4:45 pm and arrive in Butterworth at 8:50 pm, while trains from Butterworth will leave at 11:20 am and reach KL Sentral at 3:25 pm.

Ticket Availability

Tickets for the additional trains will be available for purchase starting tomorrow, January 29, at 10:00 am, for journeys between January 30 and February 2. Passengers can purchase tickets via the KTM Mobile (KITS) application, on the KTMB website www.ktmb.com.my, or by calling the KTMB Call Centre at 03-9779 1200.

Booking and Payment

For further information, passengers can visit KTMB’s official social media pages. Tickets can be booked and paid for online, or at the KTMB ticket counters at KL Sentral and Butterworth stations.

Conclusion

KTMB’s additional ETS services during the Chinese New Year celebration and school holidays aim to provide a comfortable and convenient travel experience for passengers. With increased capacity and more frequent services, passengers can expect a smoother journey, ensuring a happy and memorable Chinese New Year with loved ones.

FAQs

Q: When can I book tickets for the additional ETS services?
A: Tickets for the additional trains will be available for purchase starting January 29, at 10:00 am.

Q: How many seats are available on each train?
A: Each train has a capacity of 630 seats, including business class facilities.

Q: Can I book tickets online?
A: Yes, tickets can be booked and paid for online via the KTM Mobile (KITS) application, on the KTMB website www.ktmb.com.my, or by calling the KTMB Call Centre at 03-9779 1200.

Q: Can I book tickets at the ticket counters?
A: Yes, tickets can also be booked and paid for at the KTMB ticket counters at KL Sentral and Butterworth stations.

Q: How do I know if the train is running on schedule?
A: For real-time updates on train schedules, passengers can check the KTMB website or follow KTMB’s official social media pages.