The KTM Batu Caves–Pulau Sebang Line (), formerly known as the Seremban Line () is one of the three

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Central Sector lines provided by

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. Its electric trains run between and . Prior to 15 December 2015, the northern terminus of this line was . KTM Komuter is an electrified commuter train service first introduced in 1995, catering especially to commuters in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburban areas. It is a popular mode of transportation for commuters working in Kuala Lumpur, as they can travel to the city without the hassle of traffic congestion. Coaches are modern and air-conditioned. For those who drive to the stations/halts, 'Park & Ride' facility is provided at a nominal charge. The system is one of the components of the

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. The line is numbered 1 and coloured blue on official transit maps. It was initially named after its former terminus, Seremban station.

Line information

History

The line began as part of the ''Selangor Government Railway'' which opened in 1886. The modern-day ''Seremban Line'' began as a spur line, opened in 1895, from the Kuala Lumpur-Klang railway line beginning from Resident station, through the Sultan Street station, Pudu station and

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, before reaching

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in 1897. The line was later re-routed through

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, with the Sultan Street-Pudu stretch being demolished and incorporated into the

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. The Rawang–Seremban stretch and the Sentul–

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stretch were

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in the early 1990s. Another branch line from Seremban-Port Dickson opened in 1891. The line is also known as a "Zig Zag Line" until in the 1970s. when the few stations has closed. In 2008, the line closed with the branch line undergoing dismantling in 2022. An

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, the Kajang 2 station, was constructed between Kajang station and UKM station. It commenced operations on Monday, 13 March 2023, with the official launch of the station done a month later on 14 April 2023 by the Minister of Transport,

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Stations

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Future expansion

A station serving the

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headquarters at Bukit Aman is being planned, to be built between the old Kuala Lumpur station and Bank Negara station.

Former Seremban-Gemas Shuttle Service

On 1 October 2015, KTMB announced the introduction of the Seremban–Gemas shuttle service for – stretch. It was operated by KTM Class 83 trains running the electrified double tracks at speeds up to . Spanning over , it served at Seremban, , , , , and ends at . The service offered 59 services daily - 55 services between Seremban and Pulau Sebang and 4 services from Seremban to Gemas. Trains start at 5 am and ends at 11 pm, with a 30-minute frequency. Travel time from Seremban to Pulau Sebang was about 38 minutes while a trip from Seremban to Gemas took approximately 65 minutes. The service had been operationally effective 10 October 2015 until 11 July 2016, when Seremban Line services to Pulau Sebang/Tampin replaced this shuttle. The shuttle was cut short to Pulau Sebang/Tampin on 20 June 2016; Batang Melaka and Gemas are no longer served by KTM Komuter.

KTM Komuter Trial Route

A new route for

services was introduced for the preparation of the infrastructure upgrading works in the Klang Valley Double Tracking project which began in April 2016. It aimed to increase the frequency and the smooth running of the

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& Freight at the Central Sector. The initial route for from Rawang-Seremban was changed to Batu Caves-Seremban effective 15 December 2015. The line was effectively named the Batu Caves–Pulau Sebang Line.

Additional Service for Early Birds (Bandar Tasik Selatan–KL Sentral-Tanjung Malim)

On 4 August 2016, an additional morning train (Mondays to Fridays except on public holidays) was introduced between Bandar Tasik Selatan,

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and

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. The train starts at Bandar Tasik Selatan at 5:35 am, running non-stop express to KL Sentral, arriving at 5:49 am. The train then leaves KL Sentral at 6:15 am and runs as a normal

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train to Tanjung Malim, stopping at every station before terminating at Tanjung Malim at 7:44 am.

Service suspension between Putra and the old Kuala Lumpur station

From 22 December 2017, services on the line's three city-centre stations - the old Kuala Lumpur station, Bank Negara and Putra were temporarily suspended due to track upgrading works, though the

continued to serve those stations. Trains only travelled between

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and

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and Sentul. Free shuttle buses, provided by

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, connected Sentul Komuter station to the Sentul LRT station on the LRT Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines, and KL Sentral. Passengers from the Tampin–KL Sentral stretch could still reach downtown Kuala Lumpur via the LRT Kelana Jaya Line at KL Sentral, the

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at Bandar Tasik Selatan or the

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and

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. Services have since resumed to their original arrangements.

Rolling stock

The line uses KTM Class 92 trains in 6 car formations.

Gallery

File:Seremban railway station (Rawang-Seremban Line) (front), Seremban.jpg, Seremban station File:Sentul station (Sentul-Port Klang Line) (platform), Kuala Lumpur.jpg, Sentul
A view of the 1995 island platform assigned for the old Sentul station in Sentul,

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. This shot is taken towards the south. To the right is the old Sentul workshop. File:Mid Valley station (Rawang-Seremban Line), Kuala Lumpur.jpg, Mid Valley Station File:Batu Caves KTM Station outview (220714) 01.jpg, Batu Caves Station
Current official northern terminus of Batu Caves–Pulau Sebang line since December 2015. File:KTM Komuter (Class 81 train interior).jpg, The (modified—with walls cut open and additional handle bars) interior of a KTM Class 81

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Image:KTM Class 92 Inside Seating.jpg, Interior of the KTM Class 92

, end coaches feature longitudinal seating. File:Kajang 2 Railway Station outview (220313).jpg, Kajang 2 station, the latest station addition of the Batu Caves–Pulau Sebang line

References

External links

Keretapi Tanah Melayu official websiteKTM Komuter official websiteKeretapi.com - Railway Fan websiteKeretapi Tanah Melayu Railway Fan Club websiteKTM Komuter Schedule App: Solving The Main Problem for KTM Komuter Customers
1995 establishments in Malaysia Railway lines opened in 1995 Metre-gauge railways in Malaysia 25 kV AC railway electrification {{DEFAULTSORT:Batu Caves-Pulau Sebang Line