- Rawang-Seremban Route
Rawang-Seremban Route is one of the two
KTM Komuter services provided byKeretapi Tanah Melayu . 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.Rawang-Seremban Route
Stations are listed from north to south.
*Rawang
*Kuang
*Sungai Buloh
*Kepong Sentral
*Kepong
*Segambut
*Putra
*Bank Negara (walking distance toAmpang Line )
*Kuala Lumpur (transfer to A |Sentul-Port Klang Route ) and walking distance to E |Kelana Jaya Line
*KL Sentral (transfer to A |Sentul-Port Klang Route , KTM Intercity, E |Kelana Jaya Line and walking distance to F | Monorail Line)
*Mid Valley
*Seputeh
*Salak Selatan
*Bandar Tasik Selatan (transfer toAmpang Line (Sentul Timur-Sri Petaling) ,KLIA Transit )
*Serdang
*Kajang
*UKM
*Bangi
*Batang Benar
*Nilai (transfer bus provided toKuala Lumpur International Airport )
*Labu
*Tiroi
*SerembanTransfers to
Sentul-Port Klang Route can be done atKL Sentral , Kuala Lumpur and Putra stations. Stair-climbing or escalator-use may be required atKL Sentral and Putra, while cross-platform transfers can be conveniently done at Kuala Lumpur station.Rawang-Kuala Kubu Bharu Shuttle Route
The KTM Komuter service was expanded to include three new stations beyond Rawang on
April 21 ,2007 under what was formerly known as the Rawang-Rasa shuttle service. The stations are Serendah, Batang Kali, and Rasa. [cite web|title=KTM Komuter services for Rawang-Rasa sector launched |url=http://www.ktmb.com.my/Article.asp?Id=2130 |date=April 21, 2007 |accessdate= 2007-06-15 |format=html] This 22km stretch is 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. [ [http://www.ktmb.com.my/Article.asp?Id=2402 KTM Komuter New Route : Rawang - Kuala Kubu Bharu] ]Service to Tanjung Malim station is expected to begin in June 2008 and it is expected to increase to ridership of this route from 900 daily to 3600 daily. [ [http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Friday/National/2135207/Article/index_html 3,000 squatters to be relocated for rail link] ]
Passengers have to disembark at Rawang and take the Rawang-Kuala Kubu Bharu shuttle service for these stations. Service runs 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 Kuala Kubu Bharu are at 05:42 and 21:54. Journey time between Rawang and Kuala Kubu Bharu is 25 minutes.
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References
ee also
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Sentul-Port Klang Route
*KTM Komuter
*Keretapi Tanah Melayu
*Malaysian Railway System
*Public transport in Kuala Lumpur
*Ampang Line
*Kelana Jaya Line
*KL Monorail
*KLIA Ekspres
*KLIA Transit External links
* [http://www.ktmb.com.my/ Keretapi Tanah Melayu official website]
* [http://planet.time.net.my/CommerceSquare/hafizia/ KTM Modern Locomotives]
* [http://www.keretapi.com/ Keretapi.com - Railway Fan website]
* [http://www.ktmrailwayfan.com/ Keretapi Tanah Melayu Railway Fan Club website]
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