Malaysia completes full-length East Coast Rail Link tracks ahead of schedule
The entire 519-kilometre track from Kota Bharu, Kelantan, to Gombak, Selangor has been fully laid and is now undergoing final tests as the project reaches over 92% completion by February this year. China Communications Construction (CCCECRL) confirmed that all tracks are finished for testing ahead of scheduled commercial operations in January 2027 rather than a later date previously anticipated, marking significant progress on Malaysia's major infrastructure initiative connecting Peninsular and East Coast regions to the mainland railway network via Kuala Lumpur Terminus.
Key Points
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1The East Coast Rail Link's entire 519 km alignment from Kota Bharu to Gombak has had its tracks fully laid.
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2China Communications Construction ECRL Sdn Bhd confirmed the completion of track laying, marking a milestone ahead of testing and launch preparations.
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The East Coast Rail Link project has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of all tracks along its entire route from Kota Bharu to Gombak. China Communications Construction ECRL Sdn Bhd confirmed that this 519-kilometer track laying is finished, marking progress toward an anticipated commercial launch in January or early February.
— [Mar 17] Tracks done: All 519km ECRL laid from Kota Bharu to Gombak (Malaymail)The East Coast Rail Link project has reached a completion status of over ninety-two percent as at the end of January, with track laying between Kota Bharu and Gumbas fully completed.
— [Mar 16] Projek ECRL Laluan Pantai Timur capai kemajuan 92 peratus setakat Februari (Berita.rtm.gov.my)The East Coast Rail Link project is on schedule for a commercial launch in early February, following the completion of track laying from Kota Bharu to Gombak.
— [Mar 17] Tracks done: All 519km ECRL laid from Kota Bharu to Gombak (Malaymail)The East Coast Rail Link project is on schedule for commercial operations in January or early February, with the main track completed ahead of its planned launch.
— [Mar 16] Main Track Completed Early: Commercial Operations Set For Jan.2027 Launch