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RAWANG, April 21 (Bernama) — A fast train service between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh will begin early next year after the Rawang-Ipoh double-tracking project is fully completed by yearend.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy said the travelling time under the new service would be two hours 15 minutes as the train had to stop at several stations along the route such as in Tanjung Malim, Slim River, Tapah, Kampar and Batu Gajah.

“When the Rawang-Ipoh electrified double track project is fully completed, a new practice may emerge where people working in Kuala Lumpur will opt to live in suburban areas like Tanjung Malim or even Ipoh and commute using a train,” he said when opening the Rasa KTM Komuter station and launching the Rawang-Rasa KTM Komuter service today.

He said this situation would not be impossible because it happened in Seremban where many of its residents used KTM Komuter to go to work in Kuala Lumpur daily.

Moreover, Chan said, the service was in line with the government’s effort to encourage the use of public transport and avoid traffic jams and help reduce road accidents.

Phase One of the Rawang-Ipoh double-tracking project from Rawang to Rasa, spanning 26km, was fully completed at the end of last year and started operations today through the Rawang-Rasa KTM Komuter service.

The public can use the new service for free from today until May 2. It starts from 5.45am until 9.30pm daily with 30 minute frequency.

“We hope the public will take this opportunity and bring their families and friends on sightseeing and leisure tours using public transport,” Chan said.

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