Seremban Line

Seremban Line

Overview
Native name Laluan Seremban
Type Commuter Rail
System KTM Komuter
Status Operational
Locale Selangor
Kuala Lumpur
Negeri Sembilan
Malacca
Termini Batu Caves
Seremban, Pulau Sebang/Tampin
Stations 26
Services Batu Caves - Pulau Sebang/Tampin
Line number  1  (blue)
Website www.ktmb.com.my
Operation
Opened August 14, 1995 (1995-08-14)
Owner Keretapi Tanah Melayu
Operator(s) KTM Komuter
Depot(s) Seremban
Rolling stock KTM Class 92 Komuter CSR EMU
37 six-car trains
Rolling stocks formation
Technical
Line length 105.15 km (65.34 mi)
Track gauge 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in)
Electrification Overhead
Operating speed Up to 120 km/h (75 mph)
Route map
Greater KL / Klang Valley Integrated Transit Map
Source: SPAD as at September 2016

The Seremban Line (Malay: Laluan Seremban) or Seremban Komuter Line (Malay: Laluan Komuter Seremban) is one of the three KTM Komuter Central Sector provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu. 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.

Line information

Mid Valley Station

Stations

Station Number Station Name Platform type Interchange station/Notes
 KC05  Batu Caves Island & Side Northern terminus.
 KC04  Taman Wahyu Side
 KC03  Kampung Batu Side Interchange to upcoming Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya Line.
 KC02  Batu Kentomen Side
 KC01  Sentul Island & Side Not interchangeable with  SP2  Sentul on the Sri Petaling Line despite their similar name.
 KA04  Putra Side Cross-platform interchange to Port Klang Line. A pedestrian bridge links to  SP4  PWTC on the Sri Petaling Line.
 KA03  Bank Negara Side Cross-platform interchange to Port Klang Line. A pedestrian bridge crossing the Gombak River and Jalan Kuching connects this station to  SP6  Bandaraya on the Sri Petaling Line.
 KA02  Kuala Lumpur Island & Side Stairless cross-platform interchange to Port Klang Line and 200 meter walking distance exit paid area station to Pasar Seni for Kelana Jaya Line & Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line.
 KA01  KL Sentral Island Cross-platform interchange to Port Klang Line, exit paid area station to Kelana Jaya Line, KLIA Ekspres, KLIA Transit, 200 meter walking distance to Monorail Line & and 600 meter walking distance exit paid area station to Muzium Negara for Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line.
 KB01  Mid Valley Side
 KB02  Seputeh Side
 KB03  Salak Selatan Side The  SP13  Salak Selatan on the Sri Petaling Line is not interchangeable with this station despite their similar name. The LRT station is about 500 metres away.
 KB04  Bandar Tasik Selatan Side Exit paid area station to  SP15  Bandar Tasik Selatan station on the Sri Petaling Line, KLIA Transit & walking distance to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan Terminal Bersepadu Selatan.
 KB05  Serdang Side Buses to MINES Resort City, Putrajaya and Cyberjaya.
 KB06  Kajang Island & Side Exit paid area station to Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line
 KB07  UKM Side
 KB08  Bangi Island & Side
 KB09  Batang Benar Side
 KB10  Nilai Side Exit to KLIA & KLIA2 by shuttle bus.
 KB11  Labu Side
 KB12  Tiroi Side
 KB13  Seremban Island & Side Some trains terminate and begin service here. ETS services are available.
 KB14  Senawang 2 Side
 KB15  Sungai Gadut 1 Island Peak hour terminal station.
 KB16  Rembau 1 Island and 1 Side
 KB17  Pulau Sebang/Tampin 1 Island and 1 Side Southern terminus. The station is 1 km 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. Batang Melaka and Gemas are no longer served.

Former Rawang—Tanjung Malim shuttle service

The KTM Komuter service was expanded to include three new stations beyond Rawang on April 21, 2007 under what was formerly known as the Rawang-Rasa shuttle service. The stations were Serendah, Batang Kali, and Rasa. This 22 km stretch is the first portion of the Rawang-Ipoh double tracking and electrification project to become operational. The service was extended to Kuala Kubu Bharu on January 5, 2008. It was further extended to Tanjung Malim on June 1, 2009, and the service is thus renamed as the Rawang-Tanjung Malim shuttle service.

Until 11 July 2016 timetable change, passengers had to disembark at Rawang and take the Rawang-Tanjung Malim shuttle service for these stations. Service runs at 30 minutes interval. The first and last trains to leave Rawang are at 05:42 and 21:24 while the first and last trains leaving Tanjung Malim are at 05:42 and 21:54. Journey time between Rawang and Tanjung Malim is 45 minutes. It is now fully integrated into the Port Klang Line as a through service.

Former Seremban-Gemas Shuttle Service

On 1 October 2015 KTMB announced the introduction of the Seremban-Gemas Shuttle Service for Seremban-Gemas stretch. It was operated by KTM Class 81 trains running the electrified double tracks at speeds up to 140 km/h. Spanning over 100 km, it served at Seremban, Senawang, Sungai Gadut, Rembau, Pulau Sebang/Tampin, Batang Melaka and ends at Gemas.[1]

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 through Seremban Line services to Pulau Sebang/Tampin replaced this shuttle. The shuttle was cut short to Pulau Sebang/Tampin from 20 June 2016; Batang Melaka and Gemas are no longer served by KTM Komuter.

KTM Komuter Trial Route

According to the media release issued by KTM, new route for KTM Komuter services will be introduced for the preparation of the infrastructure upgrading works in the Klang Valley Double Tracking project which is due in April 2016. It aims to increase the frequency and the smooth running of the KTM ETS, KTM Komuter, KTM Intercity & Freight at the Central Sector. [2] The current route for Seremban Line from Rawang-Seremban was changed to Batu Caves-Seremban effective 15 December 2015.

Rolling stock

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

See also

References

  1. ↑ "KTMB introduces new commuter service from Seremban to Gemas". The Malaysian Insider. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  2. ↑ KTM Komuter trial route effective 15 December 2015

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