The progress of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which connects the Klang Valley to the East Coast, has reached 72.93 per cent as of last month.
Transport Minister, Sdr Anthony Loke said the encouraging progress achieved was in line with the December 2026 completion schedule for the ECRL track from Kota Bharu to the Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal.
“I am confident that with such progress, we will be on schedule. According to the schedule, the train services between Kota Bharu and Gombak must start on Jan 1, 2027. That’s our target,” he said.
When asked whether the construction project will be affected by the monsoon in the east coast, he said the matter had been taken into consideration by MRL and China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC).
“Everything has been taken into consideration. We have made detailed planning. They know how the weather is on the East Coast and, armed with their experience, I am confident work will not be affected… (it) will be according to schedule,” he said.
This positive update only signifies even further that the MADANI government is one that walks the talk. After several years, this government has shown that progress across all state lines and increasing connectivity will benefit all travellers, especially those in the east coast.
