KLIA Ekspres
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| KLIA Ekspres | ||
| Alignment | KL Sentral - KLIA | |
| Type | Express rail | |
| Track gauge | 1,435mm | |
| Service area | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| System length | 57 km | |
| Top speed | 176km/h | |
| Stations | 2 | |
| Ticketing | ||
| - TnG | No | |
| - Stored value | Yes | |
| - Travel pass | Yes (monthly) | |
| Operational date | June 20, 2002 | |
| Operator | Express Rail Link (ERL) Sdn Bhd | |
KLIA Ekspres is a non-stop, airport rail link service between Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL Sentral) and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Malaysia. The service is run by Express Rail Link Snd.Bhd. which began its operations on 14 April 2002.
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[edit] Travelling
The non-stop 57 kilometres trip between KL Sentral and KLIA takes around 28 minutes with the trains departing at 15-minute intervals during peak hours and 20-minute intervals during off-peak hours.
First train: 0500hrs
Last train: 0000hrs.
Peak Hours: 0500hrs - 0900hrs & 1600hrs - 2200hrs
Off-Peak Hours: 0900hrs - 1600hrs & 2200hrs - 0000hrs
[edit] Ticketing
Travellers from KL Sentral to KLIA can purchase the tickets to board the KLIA Ekspress at the KL City Air Terminal (KL CAT) which is an integral part of the KL Sentral transport hub while travellers from KLIA to KL Sentral may purchase their tickets after their arrival at KL Sentral.
Ticketing is done either by automated ticketing machines or by ticketing staff at the stations. A one-way trip would cost RM35 while the two-way trip would cost RM70. Travellers who purchase the two-way tickets are entitled to a 1-day free parking at the KL Sentral covered car park.
Validity of purchased tickets are as follows:
Standard One-Way Ticket: 1 year
Standard Two-Way Ticket: 1'st trip - 1 year; 2'nd trip - 3 months after 1'st trip
[edit] Air Travel Facilities
Tavellers planning to board either Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific or Royal Brunei Airlines flights may check-in at KL CAT before boarding the train.
[edit] Express Rail Link
The KLIA Ekspres shares its tracks with the KLIA Transit, a commuter train service which also runs between KL Sentral and KLIA but stops at three intermediate stations. Malaysians often refer to both services as the Express Rail Link or ERL where Express Rail Link Sdn. Bhd. is the concessionaire for both services.
Both KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit utilise the Desiro electrical multiple unit (EMU) trainset by Siemens AG. The trains run at a maximum commercial speed at 160km/h.
[edit] See also
- Public transport in Kuala Lumpur
- KLIA Transit
- Kelana Jaya Line
- Ampang Line
- Sri Petaling Line
- KL Monorail
- KTM Komuter
[edit] External links
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| MSC Centre | Cyberjaya |
| MSC Area | Klang Valley |
| MSC Major Landmarks | Petronas Twin Towers • Kuala Lumpur Tower • Kuala Lumpur Sentral • Technology Park Malaysia • Putrajaya • Cyberjaya • Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
| MSC Infrastructure | Express Rail Link • Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Expressway |
| MSC Prime Applications | e-Government • MyKad |
