Thaipusam is the biggest festival for our Hindu friends after Deepavali. In conjunction with it, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) is offering free rides to KTM commuters on January 24 and 25.
The Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, has said that although the rides are free, commuters still need to scan their card to check in and out at the automated control gates (ACG), reports BERNAMA.
“Some 250,000 passengers are expected to use the service during this period, peaking on Jan 25.“
So, to accommodate the large number of passengers, the transport minister said that the KTM Komuter service and 28 stations will operate for 24 hours from January 23 to 26.
“The additional commuter services will begin at 9.55 pm from Pulau Sebang to Batu Caves on Jan 23, with a one-hour train frequency.”
He continued: “The extra commuter services from the Port Klang station to Batu Caves will begin at 11:39 pm, also with a one-hour frequency.”
The minister also clarified that there are no additional train services from Tanjung Malim to Batu Caves and vice versa, but train users from Tanjung Malim station can go to either the Putra, Bank Negara, Kuala Lumpur, or KL Sentral stations to transfer to the trains heading to Batu Caves.
Remember to plan your journey well if you are heading to Batu Caves for Thaipusam!
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