ECRL

Pioneering Progress: ECRL Moves to System Installation Phase The East Coast Rail Line (ECRL), a pivotal project in Malaysia's transport infrastructure landscape, is set to commence its next crucial phase—system installations for electrification, signaling, and telecommunication. Scheduled to begin in May, this phase marks a significant milestone following the complete track installation from...

A Visionary Rail Extension to Enhance Malaysia-Thailand Trade The proposal by Malaysia’s Transport Minister, Loke Siew Fook, to extend the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) from Kota Bharu into Thailand is a visionary stride towards strengthening economic ties between the two nations. Given Thailand's position as Malaysia's sixth-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade exceeding US$27.5 billion in 2022,...

In a significant move towards bolstering regional connectivity and economic collaboration, Malaysia has expressed openness to exploring proposals that would extend the East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) all the way to the Thai border. This initiative aims to create a seamless integration with Thailand’s railway network or any forthcoming infrastructure projects. Transport Minister Anthony Loke conveyed this...

In an impressive display of efficiency and innovation, the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has reached a significant milestone, with the completion of the track installation for its first phase—spanning a 92km stretch from Kuantan Port City (KPC) in Pahang to Dungun, Terengganu—a full month ahead of the anticipated schedule. This accomplishment underscores Malaysia's commitment to...

The Malaysian federal government, during the 42nd National Physical Planning Council (MPFN) meeting held on Monday, officially greenlit the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) integrated land use master plan, commonly referred to as PeGTaECRL. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who chaired the meeting in Putrajaya, confirmed that the approved document would be a catalyst for development surrounding the 20...

The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has reached a significant milestone by completing the excavation of 30 tunnels along its rail alignment, demonstrating remarkable progress and efficiency in its development. In a noteworthy achievement, the project team successfully executed three tunnel breakthroughs within the Bentong district in a single day, utilizing the "drill and blast" tunnelling method to...

Pahang's Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, has announced the state government's request for the expansion of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project to encompass additional districts, ensuring a broader reach and greater socio-economic benefits for Pahang. The proposed extension involves lengthening the ECRL route to serve districts beyond its current scope. Specifically, Wan Rosdy has...

In a significant milestone, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, accompanied by Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, presided over the official installation of the first track of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project. The momentous ceremony took place at the Section 10 ECRL station site in Gebeng, marking a historic step in the...

Construction of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has reached a progress milestone of 48.77%, according to Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) Chairman Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali. The project is in line with its development from Kota Bharu in Kelantan to the Gombak Integrated Terminal in Selangor, aiming for completion in December 2026 and an operational launch in January 2027. Mohd Zuki Ali emphasized that...

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) issued a statement on Saturday (July 29) clarifying that the process of land acquisition for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project in Taman Sungai Sireh, Port Klang, will only begin after completing all legal procedures under the Land Acquisition Act 1960. The land acquisition process will prioritize fairness to all parties involved. "The ECRL project has been carefully...