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The KTM Batu Caves–Pulau Sebang Line (), formerly known as the Seremban Line () 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, 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, station and , before reaching in 1897.
The line was later re-routed through Seputeh, with the Sultan Street-Pudu stretch being demolished and incorporated into the LRT Ampang Line. The –Seremban stretch and the – 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 station, was constructed between station and 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.
Stations ⇄ = cross-platform interchange Station code Station name Platform type Interchange station/NotesIsland & SideNorthern terminus.SideSideConnecting station to MRT Putrajaya Line.SideIsland & SideSideConnecting station to on the LRT Ampang & Sri Petaling Lines via a 600-meter pedestrian bridge. ⇄ KTM Tanjung Malim-Port Klang LineSideConnecting 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 LineIsland & 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 & IslandConnecting station to:
LRT Kelana Jaya Line ERL KLIA Ekspres and ERL KLIA Transit Linkbridge access to KL Sentral Monorail on the KL Monorail Line via NU Sentral shopping mall Linkbridge access to on the MRT Kajang Line.
Feeder bus T819 to on the MRT Kajang Line. ⇄ KTM Tanjung Malim-Port Klang Line, KTM KL Sentral-Terminal Skypark Line & SideLink-bridge access to on the KTM Tanjung Malim-Port Klang Line and LRT Kelana Jaya Line via KL Eco City, Gardens Mall and Mid Valley Megamall.SideSideSideConnecting station to: LRT Sri Petaling Line; ERL KLIA Transit; Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) Bus Hub
Feeder bus T410 to on the MRT Kajang Line.
⇄ SideBuses to Mines Wellness City, Putrajaya and Cyberjaya. Feeder bus T565 to on the MRT Putrajaya Line from Flat Taman Muhibbah.Island & SideConnecting station to MRT Kajang Line. ⇄
Proposed connecting station with Putrajaya Monorail.SideOpened on 13 March 2023SideHalf-hourly shuttle buses to National University of Malaysia (UKM) are available through a 300-meter walk to the bus stop.Island & SideSideSideShuttle bus to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).SideProposed connecting station to the Kuala Lumpur–Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) (shelved).SideIsland & Side Proposed connecting station to ERL KLIA Transit and ERL KLIA Ekspres lines extension to Seremban. ⇄ Side IslandPeak hour terminal station. Island & SideSouthern terminus. ⇄
The station is 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 Malacca City and Tampin and take around one hour, depending on traffic. Taxis cost RM35.00 upwards one way.
Future expansion A station serving the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) headquarters at Bukit Aman is being planned, to be built between the old station and station.
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 . Spanning over , it served at Seremban, , , , , and ends at .
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. 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 , and . 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.
Service suspension between Putra and the old Kuala Lumpur station From 22 December 2017, services on the line's three city-centre stations - , and were temporarily suspended due to track upgrading works, though the Port Klang Line continued to serve those stations. Trains only travelled between and , and .
Free shuttle buses, provided by Rapid KL, connected the Sentul Komuter station to the 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 or the MRT Kajang Line at and .
Services have since resumed to their original arrangements.
Service changes between Mid Valley, Pulau Sebang/Tampin, and Bandar Tasik Selatan
From 18 April 2026 until late December, no KTM Komuter services are available from 10 am to 4 pm on the Mid Valley to Pulau Sebang/Tampin and Pulau Sebang/Tampin to Bandar Tasik Selatan routes, in order to complete the second phase of the Klang Valley Double Track Project. For most of the day, they are being temporarily replaced by KTM ETS services. The remaining KTM Komuter services are reduced to five services during the morning and evening peak hours, at every 15 to 30 minutes.
Rolling stock The line uses KTM Class 92 trains in 6 car formations.
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See also Keretapi Tanah Melayu KTM Intercity & KTM ETS KTM West Coast Line KTM East Coast Line KTM Komuter Batu Caves–Pulau Sebang Line KL Sentral–Terminal Skypark Line Northern Sector Southern Sector Malaysian Railway System
References
External links Keretapi Tanah Melayu official website KTM Komuter official website Keretapi.com - Railway Fan website Keretapi Tanah Melayu Railway Fan Club website KTM Komuter Schedule App: Solving The Main Problem for KTM Komuter Customers