Rawang-Seremban Route

Rawang-Seremban Route is one of the two KTM Komuter services provided by Keretapi 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 to Ampang 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 to Ampang Line (Sentul Timur-Sri Petaling), KLIA Transit)
*Serdang
*Kajang
*UKM
*Bangi
*Batang Benar
*Nilai (transfer bus provided to Kuala Lumpur International Airport)
*Labu
*Tiroi
*Seremban

Transfers to Sentul-Port Klang Route can be done at KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur and Putra stations. Stair-climbing or escalator-use may be required at KL 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

*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]