Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has announced that 186 additional train servives are prepared for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidiladha and school holidays. In conjunction with that, the additional trains will start to operate from May 22, 2026 to June 7, 2026. This preparation is aimed at handling the expected increase in passenger traffic as many Malaysians travel back to their hometowns during the festive period.
According to KTMB, the additional Electric Train Service (ETS) and EMU Plustrains will provide an extra 58,380 seats for passengers nationwide. Tickets officially went on sale beginning May 9, 2026 through the KITS Style mobile application, KTMB’s official website and ticket kiosks at selected stations.
Among the routes receiving additional services are:
KL Sentral – Padang Besar – KL Sentral
KL Sentral – Butterworth – KL Sentral
KL Sentral – Ipoh – KL Sentral
KL Sentral – JB Sentral – KL Sentral
Klang – Ipoh – Klang (EMU Plus)
The KL Sentral–JB Sentral route will receive the highest number of additional seats with 18,960 tickets available, reflecting strong travel demand towards Johor Bahru during festive seasons. Meanwhile, the KL Sentral–Padang Besar route will offer 15,702 extra tickets, while the Butterworth and Ipoh sectors will each receive 7,584 additional tickets. Another 9,180 seats will be added for the Klang–Ipoh EMU Plus service.
KTMB Group Chief Executive Officer Azlan Shah Al Bakri said previous festive train services during Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri received encouraging responses, especially for southern routes involving Johor Bahru. He also noted that the government’s “Road to Rail” initiative has encouraged more Malaysians to choose train travel due to its comfort, efficiency, and safety.
Apart from the additional ETS services, KTMB also announced that the special Ekspres Lambaian Aidiladha (ELA) service to the East Coast has received positive response from passengers. The railway operator is also offering a 30 per cent discount for selected ELA tickets from Tumpat to KL Sentral, with fares starting from RM56.
Source: Malay Mail
