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East Coast Rail Link Nears Completion, Set for 2027 Launch

2/12/2026

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The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is 91.7% complete of its 665-km route as of January 2026.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced the arrival of the first electric passenger trains and freight locomotives.
Commercial operations are planned to begin in January 2027.
The RM50.27 billion project is part of China's Belt and Road Initiative and supports a green corridor across Peninsular Malaysia.

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The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is 91.7% complete of its 665-km route as of January 2026.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced the arrival of the first electric passenger trains and freight locomotives.
Commercial operations are planned to begin in January 2027.
The RM50.27 billion project is part of China's Belt and Road Initiative and supports a green corridor across Peninsular Malaysia.