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  1. The issue of extending the #EastCoastRailLink (#ECRL) to #RantauPanjang is still being studied and has been discussed by the government at the recent Malay Economic Action Council (#MTEM) meeting

    While discussions have leaned towards the proposal to create a more strategic route, particularly with neighbouring Thailand, no decision has been made yet

    Read more: nst.com.my/business/economy/20

    #eastcoast #raillink #railway #rail #train #station #Kelantan #passenger #passengers #stations #trains #rails

  2. The #track #installation for the first phase of the #EastCoastRailLink (#ECRL) project, spanning from #KuantanPortCity (#KPC) in #Pahang to #Dungun in #Terengganu, covering a distance of 92km, has been accomplished a month ahead of the projected schedule

    The achievement was attributed to the innovative CCPG-500A track laying machine, marking a pioneering advancement in the nation's #rail sector

    Read more: thestar.com.my/news/nation/202

    #EastCoast #railway #trackinstallation #raillink #tracklaying

  3. The #EastCoastRailLink (#ECRL) is anticipated to contribute a 3.8% increase to #Malaysia’s gross domestic product (#GDP) by 2047 by enhancing trade, boosting tourism and stimulating regional development

    The ECRL project is more than just a #rail link cutting across #Kelantan, #Terengganu, #Pahang and #Selangor, but can also serve as a cornerstone for economic growth and social progress

    Read more: thestar.com.my/news/nation/202

    #railway #raillink #train #trains #passenger #passengers #railways #rails

  4. The #EastCoastRailLink (#ECRL) clarified that as of November 30 last year, a total of RM13.64 billion in contract value had been awarded to local companies consisting of #contractors, #consultants & local #suppliers

    From this amount, the contract value that has been awarded to #Bumiputera contractors, consultants and suppliers as of November 30 last year was RM2.66 billion or 76.07 per cent of the target of RM3.50 billion

    Read more: malaymail.com/news/malaysia/20

    #EastCoast #RailLink #rail #railway

  5. The #price structure for the East Coast Rail Link's (#ECRL) services will most likely be unveiled in 2026.

    As a regulated industry, #ticket prices are subject to approval from the Land Public Transport Agency (#APAD), among others.

    Ticket prices cannot be so high until many people cannot afford it.

    At the same time, it also cannot be too low until it poses a problem for #expressbus operators.

    Read more: thestar.com.my/news/nation/202

    #EastCoastRailLink #EastCoast #train #rail #railway #raillink