Batu Caves–Pulau Sebang Line Explained

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Batu Caves–Pulau Sebang Line
Native Name:KTM Laluan Batu Caves–Pulau Sebang
Native Name Lang:ms
Linenumber: (blue)
Type:Commuter Rail (S-train)
System: KTM Komuter
Status:Operational
Stations:27 + 3 reserve stations
Owner: Keretapi Tanah Melayu
Operator: Keretapi Tanah Melayu
Depot:Seremban
Stock:KTM Class 92 Komuter CSR EMU
37 six-car trains
Linelength:135km (84miles)
Electrification: Overhead line
Speed:Up to 120km/h
Map State:collapsed

The KTM Batu Caves–Pulau Sebang Line (Malay: '''KTM Laluan Batu Caves–Pulau Sebang'''), formerly known as the Seremban Line (Malay: '''Laluan Seremban''') is one of the three KTM Komuter Central Sector lines provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu. Its electric trains run between and . Prior to 15 December 2015, the northern terminus of this line was .

KTM Komuter is an electrified commuter train service first introduced in 1995, catering especially to commuters in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburban areas. It is a popular mode of transportation for commuters working in Kuala Lumpur, as they can travel to the city without the hassle of traffic congestion. Coaches are modern and air-conditioned. For those who drive to the stations/halts, 'Park & Ride' facility is provided at a nominal charge.

The system is one of the components of the Klang Valley Integrated Transit System. The line is numbered 1 and coloured blue on official transit maps. It was initially named after its former terminus, Seremban station.

Line information

History

The line began as part of the Selangor Government Railway which opened in 1886. The modern-day Seremban Line began as a spur line, opened in 1895, from the Kuala Lumpur-Klang railway line beginning from Resident station, through the Sultan Street station,[1] Pudu station and Sungai Besi, before reaching Kajang in 1897.[2]

The line was later re-routed through Seputeh, with the Sultan Street-Pudu stretch being demolished and incorporated into the LRT Ampang Line. The Rawang–Seremban stretch and the SentulPort Klang stretch were electrified in the early 1990s.

Another branch line from Seremban-Port Dickson opened in 1891. The line is also known as a "Zig Zag Line" until in the 1970s. when the few stations has closed. In 2008, the line closed with the branch line undergoing dismantling in 2022.

An infill station, the Kajang 2 station, was constructed between Kajang station and UKM station. It commenced operations on Monday, 13 March 2023, with the official launch of the station done a month later on 14 April 2023 by the Minister of Transport, Anthony Loke.[3]

Stations

⇄ = cross-platform interchange

Station CodeStation NamePlatform typeInterchange station/Notes
Batu CavesIsland & SideNorthern terminus.
Taman WahyuSide
Kampung BatuSideConnecting station to Putrajaya Line.
Batu KentonmenSide
SentulIsland & Side
PutraSideConnecting station to on the LRT Ampang & Sri Petaling Lines via a 600-meter pedestrian bridge.⇄ KTM Tanjung Malim-Port Klang Line
Bank NegaraSideConnecting station to on the LRT Ampang & Sri Petaling Lines via a 250-meter pedestrian bridge crossing the Gombak River and Jalan Kuching.⇄ KTM Tanjung Malim-Port Klang Line
Kuala LumpurIsland & SideConnecting station to on the LRT Kelana Jaya Line and MRT Kajang Line via a 200-meter pedestrian walkway crossing the Klang River.⇄ KTM Tanjung Malim-Port Klang Line &
KL SentralIslandConnecting station to:

Feeder bus T819 to Pavlilion Damansara Heights-Pusat Bandar Damansara on the MRT Kajang Line.⇄ KTM Tanjung Malim-Port Klang Line, KTM KL Sentral-Terminal Skypark Line &

Mid ValleySideLink-bridge access to Abdullah Hukum on the KTM Tanjung Malim-Port Klang Line and LRT Kelana Jaya Line via KL Eco City.Exit to the Gardens Mall and Mid Valley Megamall.
SeputehSide
Salak SelatanSide
Bandar Tasik SelatanSideConnecting station to:

Feeder bus T410 to Taman Connaught on the MRT Kajang Line.

SerdangSideBuses to Mines Wellness City, Putrajaya and Cyberjaya.Feeder bus T565 to Serdang Jaya on the MRT Putrajaya Line from Flat Taman Muhibbah.
KajangIsland & SideConnecting station to MRT Kajang Line.⇄

Proposed interchange station to the Putrajaya Monorail.

Kajang 2Side[4]
UKMSideHalf-hourly shuttle buses to National University of Malaysia (UKM) are available through a 300-meter walk to the bus stop.
BangiIsland & Side
Batang BenarSide
NilaiSideShuttle bus to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
LabuSideProposed connecting station to the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) (shelved).
TiroiSide
SerembanIsland & Side
Side
IslandPeak hour terminal station.
Island & Side
Island & SideSouthern terminus.⇄

The station is 1km (01miles) from Tampin Bus Terminal as it is located at Pulau Sebang on the Melaka side of the border. Buses cost around RM5.00 between Melaka Sentral in the City of Malacca and Tampin and take around one hour, depending on traffic. Taxis cost RM35.00 upwards one way.

Future expansion

A station serving the police headquarters at Bukit Aman is being planned, to be built between the old Kuala Lumpur station and Bank Negara station.[5]

Former Seremban-Gemas Shuttle Service

On 1 October 2015, KTMB announced the introduction of the Seremban–Gemas shuttle service for – stretch. It was operated by KTM Class 83 trains running the electrified double tracks at speeds up to 140km/h. Spanning over 100km (100miles), it served at Seremban,,,,, and ends at .[6]

The service offered 59 services daily - 55 services between Seremban and Pulau Sebang and 4 services from Seremban to Gemas. Trains start at 5 am and ends at 11 pm, with a 30-minute frequency. Travel time from Seremban to Pulau Sebang was about 38 minutes while a trip from Seremban to Gemas took approximately 65 minutes.

The service had been operationally effective 10 October 2015 until 11 July 2016, when Seremban Line services to Pulau Sebang/Tampin replaced this shuttle. The shuttle was cut short to Pulau Sebang/Tampin on 20 June 2016; Batang Melaka and Gemas are no longer served by KTM Komuter.

KTM Komuter Trial Route

A new route for KTM Komuter services was introduced for the preparation of the infrastructure upgrading works in the Klang Valley Double Tracking project which began in April 2016. It aimed to increase the frequency and the smooth running of the KTM ETS, KTM Komuter, KTM Intercity & Freight at the Central Sector.[7] The initial route for from Rawang-Seremban was changed to Batu Caves-Seremban effective 15 December 2015. The line was effectively named the Batu Caves–Pulau Sebang Line.

Additional Service for Early Birds (Bandar Tasik Selatan–KL Sentral-Tanjung Malim)

On 4 August 2016, an additional morning train (Mondays to Fridays except on public holidays) was introduced between Bandar Tasik Selatan, KL Sentral and Tanjung Malim. The train starts at Bandar Tasik Selatan at 5:35 am, running non-stop express to KL Sentral, arriving at 5:49 am. The train then leaves KL Sentral at 6:15 am and runs as a normal Port Klang Line train to Tanjung Malim, stopping at every station before terminating at Tanjung Malim at 7:44 am.[8]

Service suspension between Putra and the old Kuala Lumpur station

From 22 December 2017, services on the line's three city-centre stations - the old Kuala Lumpur station, Bank Negara and Putra were temporarily suspended due to track upgrading works, though the Port Klang Line continued to serve those stations. Trains only travelled between Tampin and KL Sentral, Batu Caves and Sentul.[9]

Free shuttle buses, provided by Rapid KL, connected Sentul Komuter station to the Sentul LRT station on the LRT Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines, and KL Sentral. Passengers from the Tampin–KL Sentral stretch could still reach downtown Kuala Lumpur via the LRT Kelana Jaya Line at KL Sentral, the LRT Sri Petaling Line at Bandar Tasik Selatan or the MRT Kajang Line at Kajang and Muzium Negara.[10] [11]

Services have since resumed to their original arrangements.

Rolling stock

The line uses KTM Class 92 trains in 6 car formations.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Old Railway Station ~ Places to Visit in Kuala Lumpur. 23 July 2017.
  2. Web site: History of Railways in Selangor. 23 July 2017.
  3. Web site: Tan . Danny . Free KTM rides from new Kajang 2 station till Sunday - paultan.org . Paul Tan's Automotive News . 4 September 2023 . 14 April 2023.
  4. Opened on 13 March 2023
  5. Web site: Stesen komuter di Bukit Aman? Ini jawab Ketua Polis Negara . Mstar.com.my . 20 February 2020.
  6. Web site: KTMB introduces new commuter service from Seremban to Gemas. The Malaysian Insider. 3 October 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151004184423/http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/citynews/seremban/article/ktmb-introduces-new-commuter-service-from-seremban-to-gemas. 4 October 2015.
  7. http://homepage.ktmb.com.my/images/PReleaseKomuterreroute.pdf KTM Komuter trial route effective 15 December 2015
  8. http://www.ktmb.com.my/ktmb/uploads/files/Flyer%20Promo%20BTS%201st%20Train(2).pdf Additional Service For Early Birds
  9. Web site: http://www.sinchew.com.my/node/1712448/ . zh:进行双轨铁道工程.铁道公司明起调整班次 . . zh-my.
  10. Web site: Perubahan Jadual Waktu Perkhidmatan KTM Komuter Mulai – 3 Februari 2018. Kenyataan Media. 10 March 2018.
  11. Web site: Timetable & Route Commuter Train. KTM Berhad. 10 March 2018.