KTM Chinese New Year (CNY) Excursion Train | KL Sentral-Padang Besar
RTSM Chinese New Year Excursion Train is a special train running for the Chinese New Year festive season, and part of a series of Railway To See Malaysia (RTSM) Excursion Trains, which will operate between Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL Sentral) and Padang Besar in 2026.
The Chinese New Year Special Excursion Train previously operated between KL Sentral and Butterworth in 2025.
RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train journey is designed to offer a slow and scenic travel option, with the travel time lengthened as the train uses locomotive-hauled coaches. The journey begins at KL Sentral and includes intermediate stops at Sungai Buloh, Tanjung Malim, Kampar, Batu Gajah, Ipoh, Kuala Kangsar, Taiping, Sungai Petani, Alor Setar, and Arau, along the way to Padang Besar.
3 travel classes are available on board the RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train, including AFC (Air-conditioned First Class) seats, ASC (Air-conditioned Second Class) seats, and ADNS (Air-conditioned Day/Night Second) sleeping berths. Onboard amenities include an ABC (Air-conditioned Buffet Coach) or café serving food and beverages, and a Chillax Coach with an open space for passengers to lounge in.
RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train Route Map • Peta Laluan
RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train Stopping Stations • Stesen Perhentian
- Padang Besar Railway Station
- Arau Royal Railway Station
- Alor Setar Railway Station
- Sungai Petani Railway Station
- Taiping Railway Station
- Kuala Kangsar Railway Station
- Ipoh Railway Station
- Batu Gajah Railway Station
- Kampar Railway Station
- Tanjung Malim Railway Station
- Sungai Buloh Railway Station
- Kuala Lumpur Sentral Railway Station (KL Sentral)
RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train Interior • Dalaman Tren
ADNS (Air-conditioned Day/Night Second)
There are 3 ADNS (Air-conditioned Day/Night Second) coaches attached on the RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train. The interior of the ADNS (Air-conditioned Day/Night Second) coach has 20 lower berths and 20 upper berths. KTM does not convert the ADNS berths into seats during the day, and the night configuration is fixed throughout.
AFC (Air-conditioned First Class)
There is 1 AFC (Air-conditioned First Class) coach on the RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train. Seats on the AFC (Air-Conditioned First Class) are laid out in a 2+1 configuration which can rotate towards the direction of travel.
ASC (Air-conditioned Second Class)
There are 3 ASC (Air-conditioned Second Class) coaches on the RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train. The interior of the ASC (Hyundai-Padu Sedia) has 60 seats in a 2+2 configuration in a fixed forward or reverse direction.
ABC (Air-conditioned Buffet Coach)
An ABC (Air-conditioned Buffet Coach), also known by most passengers as canteen, is also attached on the RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train.
Chillax Coach
The Chillax Coach is available for passengers to lounge in the RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train. Seats have been removed from the Chillax Coach with artificial grass carpets for passengers to lounge in. Beanbags are provided for a more comfortable seating position near the floor. The Chillax Coach also doubles up as a Surau if needed.
RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train Running Dates • Tarikh Perjalanan
- 27 January 2025: RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train 1038up KL Sentral to Butterworth
- 28 January 2025: RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train 1039dn Butterworth to KL Sentral
- 13 February 2026: RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train 1012up KL Sentral to Padang Besar
- 14 February 2026: RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train 1013dn Padang Besar to KL Sentral
- 16 February 2026: RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train 1012up KL Sentral to Padang Besar
- 17 February 2026: RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train 1013dn Padang Besar to KL Sentral
The RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train operates on a seasonal basis.
The ABC (Air-conditioned Buffet Coach) and Chillax Coach are free spaces for passengers to enjoy and lounge in. There is no standalone ticket sold for the ABC (Air-conditioned Buffet Coach) or Chillax Coach.
RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train Timetable • Jadual Waktu Tren
RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train Fares • Tambang Tren
- [C Coaches] ADNS (Air-conditioned Day/Night Second) Lower Berth: RM90
- [C Coaches] ADNS (Air-conditioned Day/Night Second) Upper Berth: RM80
- [N Coaches] ASC (Air-conditioned Second Class) Seat: RM70
- [Y Coach] AFC (Air-conditioned First Class) Seat: RM85
Flat fares apply for the RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train regardless of origin or destination.
Check exact fares on the KTMB Integrated Ticketing System (KITS).
RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train Journey Experiences • Pengalaman Perjalanan Tren
RTSM CNY Edition Excursion Train Booking Methods • Kaedah Tempahan Tiket
- KTM Intercity counters
- Online from the KTMB Integrated Ticketing System (KITS)
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KTM Train Ticket Booking Methods
Kaedah Tempahan Tiket Keretapi KTM
- KTM Intercity counters
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