KTM Intercity () are diesel-hauled intercity train services in Peninsular Malaysia, operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM). Services primarily operate along the KTM East Coast Line between and . Services along the KTM West Coast Line have been mostly replaced by electric-hauled KTM ETS services following electrification and double-tracking, with only two services remaining between Gemas and Woodlands Train Checkpoint in Singapore. KTM Intercity has long enjoyed moderate success, but increasingly faces competition with road and air travel, as expressways increase in number and budget airlines offer shorter travelling time. In 2006, KTM Intercity earned a profit of RM 70.94 million as group revenue, hovering around the RM 65 million mark since 2001.
Train services Scheduled services KTM Intercity operates the following scheduled services: Service Terminals Rolling stock Details Ekspres Rakyat Timuran Between and via Locomotive JB Sentral–Tumpat (1 nightly trip, both directions) Shuttle Timuran Between Gemas and Tumpat KTM Class 61 DMU Dabong–Tumpat (1 daily trip, both directions) Gemas–Kuala Lipis (2 daily trips, both directions) Gua Musang–Kuala Lipis (1 daily trip, both directions) Gua Musang–Tumpat (2 daily trips, both directions) Kuala Lipis–Tumpat (1 daily trip, both directions)
Seasonal services KTM Intercity operates the following seasonal services: Service Terminals Rolling stock Details MySawasdee Between and Locomotive Seasonal service to/from Thailand Ekspres Lambaian Aidilfitri Between KL Sentral and Seasonal service during Eid al-Fitr Ekspres Lambaian Aidiladha Seasonal service during Eid al-Adha
Cross-border services The Shuttle Tebrau is an international cross-border train service between Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and Woodlands, Singapore. The service commenced in 2015, replacing direct KTM Intercity services between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. The service initially operated 14 daily trips between and the Woodlands Train Checkpoint, comprising 7 Johor Bahru-bound services and 7 Woodlands-bound services. The service has since expanded to operate 31 daily trips, comprising 13 Johor Bahru-bound services and 18 Woodlands-bound services.
For passengers travelling from Johor Bahru to Woodlands, Malaysian immigration checks are conducted at JB Sentral before boarding. Singaporean immigration checks are conducted at Woodlands Train Checkpoint after alighting. For passengers travelling from Woodlands to Johor Bahru, both Singaporean and Malaysian immigration checks are conducted at Woodlands Train Checkpoint before boarding. No further immigration checks are conducted at Johor Bahru after alighting.
The Shuttle Tebrau service will be replaced by the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) in 2027. Whilst the Malaysian government has expressed intention to maintain the service even after the RTS has commenced operation, it has yet to receive agreement from the Singaporean government as of April 2026.
Former services KTM Intercity operated the following former services: Service Terminals Rolling stock DetailsEkspres MakmurBetween and LocomotiveFormer service replaced by Shuttle TimuranEkspres PeninsularBetween and Hat Yai JunctionFormer services replaced by KTM ETS Ekspres Rakyat Between JB Sentral and Ekspres SelatanBetween JB Sentral and GemasSenandung MalamBetween KL Sentral and Tanjong PagarSenandung Sutera Between JB Sentral and
Travel classes KTM Intercity offers the following travel classes:
Air-conditioned First Class (AFC) - First-class seats (1-2 configuration). AFC seats are available on Ekspres Rakyat Timuran services and seasonal services. AFC seats offer more legroom and recline compared to ASC seats. Air-conditioned Second Class (ASC) - Second-class seats (2-2 configuration). ASC seats are available on all KTM Intercity services. ASC seats on Shuttle Timuran services do not recline. Air-conditioned Day-Night Sleeper (ADNS) - Sleeper berths (20 upper berths and 20 lower berths per carriage). ADNS berths are available on Ekspres Rakyat Timuran services and seasonal services. ADNS berths can be converted to seats for daytime use.
List of stations
KTM Intercity serves the following list of stations:
Stations in bold indicate major stops. Green ticks indicate two-way stops. Red ticks indicate one-way stops.
Name Kampung Kok Pasir halt Bunut Susu halt Chica Tinggi halt To' Uban halt Sungai Keladi halt Bukit Panau halt Temangan Sungai Nal halt Pahi halt Manek Urai Kampung Baru Sungai Mengkuang halt Ulu Temiang halt Kampung Baru Bukit Abu halt Bukit Abu Kuala Gris halt Kemubu Sri Jaya halt Sri Mahligai halt Sri Bintang halt Sungai Tasin halt Jerek Baru halt Bertam halt Bertam Baru Limau Kasturi Sungai Sirian halt Kampung Sungai Sirian halt Pan Malayan halt Lapan Tupai halt Mentara Baru halt Telok Gunong halt Sungai Temau Aur Gading halt Kampung Berkam halt Bukit Betong halt Mela halt Jendarak halt Kuala Krau Woodlands
See also Rail transport in Malaysia Trans-Asian Railway
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