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The transport ministry says that there are plans to refurbish older electrical prepare service (ETS) and Komuter prepare units to assist Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) enhance the capability and frequency of its rail service.
Based on transport minister Anthony Loke, the ministry is bringing round 18 previous units of ETS and Komuter trains again into service, however some will want main overhauls earlier than this may be achieved, The Star stories.
“It’s not simply ETS. There’s a want for extra Komuter trains as nicely. Thus, the ministry is finishing up the programme to refurbish a few of the older units, and throughout the subsequent few months, contracts can be awarded,” he mentioned.
He mentioned that the plan to reintroduce the older prepare units was as a result of it was not possible so as to add additional passenger capability on the ETS by extra coaches as a result of it got here in a set of six coaches, not like locomotive trains. As such, to extend capability and frequency, the ministry has determined to refurbish a few of the older units in order that they could possibly be reused.
“Nonetheless, throughout festive seasons, we strive our greatest so as to add extra journeys to make sure folks get to return to their hometowns safely. Equally, for the approaching Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri, extra journeys can be added,” he mentioned.
Final month, Loke had mentioned that the ministry was wanting into the opportunity of having extra inter-state specific prepare companies working frequently, not simply throughout festive seasons
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