Tanjung Malim–Port Klang Line

The KTM Tanjung Malim–Port Klang Line (), formerly known as the Port Klang Line () is one of the three KTM Komuter Central Sector lines provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu. The 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 line is one of the components of the Klang Valley Integrated Transit System. The line is numbered 2 and coloured red on official transit maps. It was initially named after its current terminus, Port Klang station.

Line information

History

The line began as the ''Selangor Government Railway'' which connected Bukit Kuda just outside Klang to Kuala Lumpur, opened in September 1886. In 1890 a bridge across the Klang River was constructed, allowing the railway to be re-routed to Bukit Badak and henceforth towards downtown Klang. The line was extended towards Segambut and Rawang in 1892, as a branch line from the Resident station. The railway reached Kuala Kubu Bharu in 1894 and finally Port Klang in 1899.

In 1989 ''railbus'' services were offered on the Sentul–Port Klang stretch. The same stretch, along with the Rawang–Seremban stretch, were electrified in the 1990s. Electrification was later extended to Batu Caves in 2009.

During colonial rule, there used to be a branch line from Padang Jawa to Kuala Selangor; the branch line was dismantled between 1931 and 1934.

At present, the Tanjung Malim–Port Klang Line is the oldest existing (and still operational) railway line in the country, taking the title after the Taiping–Port Weld line was dismantled in 1987.

Stations

:⇄ = cross-platform interchange

KTM Komuter Trial Route

A new route for KTM Komuter services was introduced in preparation of the infrastructure upgrading works in the Klang Valley Double Tracking project in April 2016. It aimed to increase the frequency and the smooth running of the KTM ETS, KTM Komuter, KTM Intercity & Freight at the Central Sector.

The original Port Klang Line from Batu Caves-Port Klang route was changed to Rawang-Port Klang effective 15 December 2015.

Former Rawang–Tanjung Malim shuttle service

The KTM Komuter service was expanded to include three new stations beyond Rawang on April 21, 2007, under what was then known as the Rawang-Rasa shuttle service. The stations were Serendah, Batang Kali, and Rasa.

This 22 km stretch was the first portion of the Rawang-Ipoh double tracking and electrification project to become operational. The service was extended to Kuala Kubu Bharu on January 5, 2008. It was further extended to Tanjung Malim on June 1, 2009, and the service was renamed as the Rawang-Tanjung Malim shuttle service.

Until 11 July 2016, passengers had to disembark at Rawang and transfer to the Rawang-Tanjung Malim shuttle service for stations north of Rawang. Service ran at 30 minutes interval. The first and last trains to leave Rawang are at 05:42 and 21:24 while the first and last trains leaving Tanjung Malim are at 05:42 and 21:54. Journey time between Rawang and Tanjung Malim is 45 minutes.

Beginning 12 July 2016, the Rawang-Tanjung Malim shuttle was terminated and was fully integrated into the Port Klang Line as a through service, with trains running all the way to Tanjung Malim. The line was effectively named the Tanjung Malim–Port Klang Line.

KL Sentral–Terminal Skypark Line (Skypark Link)

Since May 2018, a branch line of the Tanjung Malim–Port Klang Line was opened and extended to Terminal Skypark Komuter station that serves the Subang Airport. The line branches off to Subang Airport after Subang Jaya station. The line is served by KTM Komuter's KL Sentral–Terminal Skypark Line (formerly known as ''Skypark Link''), which runs an express Komuter service between KL Sentral and Terminal Skypark, only stopping at Subang Jaya station in between.

The service is currently suspended due to low ridership.

Service suspension at city centre and Segambut stations

From 3 June 2018 until early 2019, Tanjung Malim–Port Klang Line services at three stations in downtown Kuala Lumpur – Putra, Bank Negara and the old Kuala Lumpur station, as well as Segambut were unavailable during off-peak hours, i.e. between 8 am and 6 pm, to facilitate track upgrading services.

For the three city-centre stations - Putra, Bank Negara and Kuala Lumpur, Port Klang-bound trains will serve the stations between 06:30 and 07:50, while Tanjong Malim-bound trains will call at the stations between 17:45 and 19:45.

For Segambut station, only six trains will serve the station everyday: three towards Tanjong Malim in the morning, and three towards Port Klang in the evening. Free shuttle buses on the route KTM3, provided by Rapid KL, provides a link between Segambut station and KL Sentral.

During off-peak hours, trains will only shuttle between KL Sentral and Port Klang, and between Tanjung Malim and Kepong stations only. An hourly shuttle service between Klang and Setia Jaya is also introduced. Passengers can still connect to Kuala Lumpur city centre on the MRT Kajang Line at Muzium Negara, or on the LRT Kelana Jaya Line at Subang Jaya and Abdullah Hukum.

Peak hour limited service between KL Sentral–Port Klang

Beginning 20 January 2025, Tanjung Malim–Port Klang Line services at stations between KL Sentral and Port Klang now with improved peak hour only schedule, from Port Klang to KL Sentral with 6 trains in the morning from 6.03 am to 8.33 am (6.33 am - 9.03 am on weekends) with 30 minutes interval and from KL Sentral to Port Klang with 6 trains in the evening from 5.41 pm to 9.11 pm with 30 to 60 minutes interval, to facilitate KVDT Phase 2 track upgrading project.

During off-peak hours, trains will only shuttle between KL Sentral and Tanjung Malim. For trips to Port Klang, passengers can use the LRT Kelana Jaya line service from KL Sentral to Subang Jaya station (or any available bus services from the stations between KL Sentral-Subang Jaya alignment such as RapidKL routes 641 or 782), then ride the free shuttle bus services provided at Subang Jaya station to selected Komuter stations with 30 minutes interval, operates from 7.00 am to 11.00 pm. The first route provides a link between Subang Jaya station with Batu Tiga, Shah Alam and Padang Jawa, the second route links Subang Jaya with Teluk Gadong, the third route links Subang Jaya with Klang, the second fourth links Subang Jaya with Bukit Badak, and the fifth route links Subang Jaya with Port Klang.

Future infill stations

Construction of Segambut 2 railway station was approved in August 2023, and it is expected to be completed by November 2025. It will be located between Kepong and Segambut stations, near United Point Residence.

An infill station between the old Kuala Lumpur station and Bank Negara station, planned to serve the PDRM headquarters at Bukit Aman, is also being studied.

Rolling stock

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

Gallery

File: Tanjung Malim KTM Station main entrance (220712).jpg, Tanjung Malim
Current northern terminus of the Tanjung Malim–Port Klang line since December 2015.
File:Abdullah Hukum Station (220709).jpg, Abdullah Hukum
The latest KTM station addition to the Tanjung Malim–Port Klang line, which was built after the completion of KL Eco City.
File:SJ KTM Station.jpg,
Before redevelopment in 2015.
File:Subang Jaya station outview (220108).jpg,
After redevelopment that was completed in June 2016.
File:KTM Komuter (Class 83 train interior).jpg, The (modified—with additional handle bars) interior of a Class 83 EMU train.
Image:KTM Class 92 Inside Seating.jpg, Interior of the KTM Class 92 EMU, end coaches feature longitudinal seating.

See also

*Keretapi Tanah Melayu
**KTM Intercity
***KTM West Coast Line
*** KTM East Coast Line
***KTM ETS
**KTM Komuter
*** Batu Caves–Pulau Sebang Line
*** KL Sentral–Terminal Skypark Line
*** Northern Sector
*Malaysian Railway System

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

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