Yup, I will be going to Kuala Lumpur again but because this will only be a day trip to visit MOFEW, Malaysia’s Online Fashion Entrepreneurs’ Weekend, because I am too cheap to pay premium for a hotel room in KL over the weekend, I decided to buy my KTM tickets early. Yes, I bought both ways so as not to have to pay MYR40 just to come home like what happened the previous trip.

Anyway, media gave conflicting reports on when the electric train services will begin; The Star said on Wednesday, 11th but Ipoh Echo said Thursday, 12th Aug, instead. I thought that I could go and get a refund on my tickets even though I would only be getting 50% of what I paid earlier and go to KL on KTM’s new electric train.

New ETS counter at Ipoh Railway Station

Unfortunately, the special ETS (Perkhidmatan Tren Elektrik) counter was closed when I arrived at KTM Station just now. I understand from the Station Master that a lot of Government staff went on a free ride to KL this morning. No wonder it was empty at the station.

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In any case, I managed to get hold of the schedule and fare, which I think a lot of people are interested to know. The promotional fare, which will last for 6 months, is MYR30 for an Ipoh – KL Sentral ride. From what I understand, children, senior citizens and the disabled will get to enjoy a 40% discount on fare.

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I just checked the website of ETS Electric Train Services http://www.ets-train.com.my/ and am disappointed to note that the fare is not posted online, though the complete route of ETS is. Anyway, this is the gist for Ipoh – KL Sentral – Ipoh electric train services:

Ipoh to KL Sentral
Express services – Estimated travelling time: 1 hour 50 minutes
(5 stops – Batu Gajah, Kampar. Tanjung Malim, Kuala Lumpur and KL Sentral)
1st: 4am
2nd: 2pm

Transit services – Estimated travelling time: 2 hours 15 minutes
(10 stops – Batu Gajah, Kampar, Tapah Road, Sungkai, Slim River, Behrang, Tanjung Malim, Rawang, Kuala Lumpur and KL Sentral)
1. 5.30am
2. 11.15am
3. 6.30pm

KL Sentral to Ipoh
Express services – Estimated travelling time: 1 hour 50 minutes
1. 6.20am
2. 6.48pm

Transit services – Estimated travelling time: 2 hours 15 minutes
1. 8.30am
2. 2pm
3. 9pm

Do note that schedule and fare are subject to change as and when ETS, a subsidiary of Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad, deems fit. :)

If you plan to ride on the electric train, why not read about my first hand experience first?

ETA: For latest information on ETS, fares and schedule, read Electric Train Services (ETS) – Differences Between Silver, Gold, Platinum Class

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