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ECRL Explained: How Fast, How Far and when Will Malaysia's New East Coast Rail Link Open?

Testing and commissioning must finish safely before the first phase opens, with the passenger network expected to carry up to 10,000 riders a day.

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KUALA LUMPUR — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) could begin carrying passengers as early as mid-December, ahead of its original January 2027 launch target.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Sept 23 that the government wants to see the ECRL completed before committing to other high-speed rail projects in the country.Stretching 665km, the electrified rail network is set to transform travel between the East Coast and the Klang Valley, l…

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Malay Mail broke the news in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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