EMUs and freight locomotives arrive as Malaysia’s ECRL nears finish
The first electric multiple units and freight locomotives for Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link are arriving as the 665 km corridor edges toward a 2027 opening.
Oliver Lukas·Jul 27, 2026
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Table of contentsRolling stock shipments signal new phase for ECRL
Construction progress brings 665 km corridor close to completion
Passenger EMUs designed around speed, comfort and Malaysian identity
Freight locomotives to anchor new logistics corridor
Regional travel and tourism set for a shake-up
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Electric multiple unit trains and intelligent freight locomotives built in China are now being shipped to Malaysia for the East Coast Rail Link, marking a visible shift from civil works to operational readiness on the 665-kilometre corridor linking Kota Bharu with the Klang Valley.
