In a Facebook post, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has announced a special Chinese New Year “Excursion” Train service, with 2 round trips connecting KL Sentral and Butterworth stations.
According to BERNAMA, the special service will run on January 27 and 28, offering 792 tickets to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Tickets are now available
KTMB mentioned that tickets are now available (starting January 21, 2025), with one-way fares as low as RM60 for superior class and RM90 for premier class seats.
KTMB Group chief executive officer Rani Hisham said he hoped the special train would help reduce road congestion and provide a more comfortable journey, especially for the elderly and children.
The special train service was introduced to cater to travellers heading north for the festival and the long school holidays.
The train will stop at multiple stations
The train will depart from KL Sentral and make stops at 7 stations, including Tanjung Malim, Kampar, Batu Gajah, Ipoh, Kuala Kangsar, Taiping, and Bukit Mertajam, before heading to Butterworth station.
KTMB also shared that passengers can enjoy a unique experience with a buffet and relaxing coach facilities, making the journey more fun.
Cashless ticket purchases are available through the KTMB Mobile application (KITS), kiosk machines, ticket counters, and the KTMB website.
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