msiapublictransport, 3 months ago to Malaysia

The #EastCoastRailLink (#ECRL) is anticipated to contribute a 3.8% increase to #Malaysia’s gross domestic product (#GDP) by 2047 by enhancing trade, boosting tourism and stimulating regional development

The ECRL project is more than just a #rail link cutting across #Kelantan, #Terengganu, #Pahang and #Selangor, but can also serve as a cornerstone for economic growth and social progress

Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/09/ecrl-could-boost-nations-gdp-by-4-says-zafrul

#railway #raillink #train #trains #passenger #passengers #railways #rails

msiapublictransport, 6 months ago to Trains

The #price structure for the East Coast Rail Link's (#ECRL) services will most likely be unveiled in 2026.

As a regulated industry, #ticket prices are subject to approval from the Land Public Transport Agency (#APAD), among others.

Ticket prices cannot be so high until many people cannot afford it.

At the same time, it also cannot be too low until it poses a problem for #expressbus operators.

Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/11/30/ecrl-freight-passenger-services-price-structure-most-likely-to-be-unveiled-in-2026

#EastCoastRailLink #EastCoast #train #rail #railway #raillink