ECRL

ECRL to Receive First Passenger Trains by Year-End Ahead of 2026 Launch The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) continues to gain momentum, with Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) confirming that the first batch of Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) passenger trains and electric locomotives (E-Loco) will arrive in Malaysia by the end of this year. This marks a major step forward in the preparation for commissioning tests...

ECRL Genting Tunnel Breakthrough: A Game-Changer for Malaysia’s Rail Connectivity The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has achieved a significant milestone with the full completion of the 16.39km Genting Tunnel, one of its most technically challenging segments. Located deep within the Titiwangsa Range, the tunnel is part of a larger network of 41 tunnels along the ECRL route. Its successful...

ECRL Project Nears Completion, Cementing Strategic Malaysia-China Infrastructure Ties The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL)—Malaysia’s largest ongoing infrastructure project—has reached 82.45% completion as of April 2025, with the government reaffirming its timeline for completion by December 2026 and full operations to commence on January 1, 2027. This milestone was shared by Chief Secretary to the...

ECRL Extension to Sungai Golok: Boosting Malaysia-Thailand Rail Connectivity The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is gaining traction as Thailand's ambassador to Malaysia, Lada Phumas, advocates for extending the rail link from Kota Baru to Sungai Golok. This proposal aims to strengthen regional connectivity between Malaysia and Thailand, facilitating better trade and logistics between the two...

East Coast Rail Link (ECRL): Unlocking Malaysia’s Next Property and Investment Growth Corridor As Malaysia enters a new chapter of infrastructure transformation, the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) emerges as a defining project that will reshape regional connectivity, economic development, and real estate dynamics for decades to come. With 665km of modern standard-gauge rail connecting Kota Baru in...

ECRL’s Expansion – A Catalyst for Real Estate Growth Malaysia’s property market is set for another major transformation with the Cabinet’s approval to modify the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) into a double-track system for the Port Klang segment. This move, announced by Transport Minister Anthony Loke, will enhance connectivity, drive logistics efficiency, and create new property investment...

Terengganu Achieves Remarkable 90% Completion in ECRL Project The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project in Terengganu has achieved the highest progress among the four states involved, with a 90% completion rate, according to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar. During a visit to the Dungun station, which is 58% complete, Ahmad Samsuri reaffirmed that the construction is on schedule. He...

The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, a critical infrastructure development in Malaysia, has reached a significant milestone with an overall completion rate of 70.13% as of July 2024. Scheduled for full completion in December 2026, the ECRL promises to revolutionize Malaysia's cargo and passenger transport capabilities, particularly in the east coast regions. Progress and Timeline Transport Minister...

The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, a transformative infrastructure development in Malaysia, aims to significantly enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth. Spanning 665km and traversing Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Selangor, the ECRL project has reached 67% completion despite various challenges. Expected to be completed by the end of 2026, the ECRL is poised to be an economic...

The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has started its systems installation, marking the final phase of construction work before entering the testing and commissioning stage. This highly anticipated project is set to revolutionize the way Malaysians, especially those living on the East Coast, experience transportation and connectivity. As a professional real estate agent and property blogger in Malaysia,...