Types of trains in Kualalumpur, Malaysia
Overview
There are seven types of long-distance train services operating in Malaysia. There are two railway lines operate long distance in Malaysia.
- West coast railway line
- East coast railway line
These two lines are connecting Kualalumpur to Port Klang and Batu caves. The majority of the trains are electric trains.
The types of trains are:
- ETS Komuter
- ETS Platinum
- ETS Gold
- ETS Silver
- Southern Shuttle Trains
- Ekspress Rakyat Timuran
- East Coast Shuttle Trains
1. ETS Komuter
The train runs four routes in Malaysia.
- Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Bukit Mertajam to Padang Rengas
- Batu caves to Tampin / Pulau Sebang
- Tanjung Malim to Pelabuhan Klang
Features of ETS Komuter
- Cheapest and Slowest service operating in Malaysia.
- Fully air condition.
- Automatic door open and close.
- Train have padded seats and plastic benches.
Points to remember before travel ETS Komuter train:
- Cannot reserve tickets in advance the ticket must be purchse at the trains station on day travel.
- The train have no on-board facilities.
2. ETS Platinum
There are two routes train run long distances in Malaysia.
- Kualalumpur to Butterworth
- Padang besar to Gemas
These trains additionally stop at Ipoh and KL Sentral stations.
Features of ETS Platinum
- Fastest and most expensive
- Comfortable padded seats arranged in rows of two as well as groups of two and four seats facing each other, with a table in the middle.
- The train have toilets in at least two carriages on each train.
- Train has buffet car selling drinks and snacks.
Points to remember before travel ETS Platinum train:
- Buy your tickets on services up to 30 days in advance.
3. ETS Gold
ETS Gold trains run on three long distance routes in Malaysia.
- Padang Besar to Gemas
- Kualalumpur to Butterworth
- Kualalumpur to Ipoh
Features of ETS Gold
- Cheapest and Slowest service operating in Malaysia.
- Comfortable padded seats arranged in rows of two as well as groups of two and four seats facing each other, with a table in the middle.
- ETS Gold trains have a buffet counter.
- Two toilets in the train.
- They also have TV screens playing a variety of programmes with English subtitles.
Points to remember before travel ETS Gold train:
- ETS Gold train services can be booked online or the person at a train station up to 30 days before the date of travel.
4. ETS Silver
ETS Silver trains run on one route in Malayasia.
- Kualalumpur to Ipoh
Features of ETS Silver Train
- ETS Silver services are the cheapest train services between Kualaumpur and Ipoh.
- Tickets on the ETS Silver service to Ipoh are 30% less expensive than ETS Gold services,
- Great value for money.
Points to remember before travel ETS Silver train:
- No buffet car and Toilets.
- Need to be booked in advance.
5. Southern Shuttle Trains
This train run one route in Malaysia.
- Gemas to Johor Bharu
Features of Southern Shuttle Train
- Southern Shuttle trains are diesel trains rather than electric trains.
- Shuttle trains have padded seats.
- Fully air condition.
- These older trains have toilets.
Points to remember before travelling Southern Shuttle train:
- No on-board catering.
- Book the seats in advance online or at train station.
6. Express Rakyat Timuran
There are one route running in Malaysia.
- Tumpat to Johor Bharu
Features of Express Rakyat Timuran
- The Ekspress Rakyat Timuran is the only train service which travels the entire length of Malaysia’s East Coast railway line.
- Train features Sleeper carriages arranged in bunk bed style.
- Train has toilets and buffet car.
Points to remember before travelling Southern Shuttle train:
- Can book normal seats and sleeper berths online or at train station up to 30 days in advance.
7. East Coast Shuttle Trains
It runs two routes on the East Coast Shuttle line.
- Tumpat to Gua Musang
- Gua Musang to Kuala Lipis
Features of East Coast Shuttle Trains
- These trains are diesel powered trains.
- Train runs twice daily in each direction on both routes.
