KTM RTSM Northern Edition Special Excursion Train (KL Sentral-Butterworth)
RTSM Northern Edition is part of a series of Railway To See Malaysia (RTSM) Excursion Trains, which will operate between Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL Sentral) and Butterworth. The RTSM Northern Edition Excursion Train journey is designed to offer a slow and scenic travel option, reducing the number of stops compared to regular ETS trains, though the travel time is lengthened as the train uses locomotive-hauled coaches. The journey begins at KL Sentral and includes intermediate stops along the way to Butterworth.
2 travel classes are available on board the RTSM Northern Edition Excursion Train, including ASC (Air-conditioned Second Class) seats and AFC (Air-conditioned First Class) seats. 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 Northern Edition Excursion Train Route Map • Peta Laluan
RTSM Northern Edition Excursion Train Stopping Stations • Stesen Perhentian
- Butterworth Railway Station
- Bukit Mertajam 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 Northern Edition Excursion Train Interior • Dalaman Tren
AFC (Air-conditioned First Class)
There is 1 AFC (Air-conditioned First Class) coach on the RTSM Northern Edition Excursion Train. Seats on the AFC (Air-Conditioned First Class) are laid out in a 2+1 configuration which can be rotated towards the direction of travel.
ASC (Air-conditioned Second Class)
There are 4 ASC (Air-conditioned Second Class) coaches on the RTSM Northern 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 Northern Edition Excursion Train.
Chillax Coach
The Chillax Coach is available for passengers to lounge in the RTSM Northern 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 Northern Edition Excursion Train 2025 Running Dates • Tarikh Perjalanan
| RTSM Northern Edition Excursion Train Departure Date | ||
| KL Sentral to Butterworth (1034up) | Butterworth to KL Sentral (1035dn) | Ticket Opens for Sale |
| 4 October 2025 | 5 October 2025 | 8 September 2025 |
| 11 October 2025 | 12 October 2025 | 8 September 2025 |
| 1 November 2025 | 2 November 2025 | 8 September 2025 |
| 22 November 2025 | 23 November 2025 | 8 September 2025 |
The RTSM Northern 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 Northern Edition Excursion Train 2026 Running Dates • Tarikh Perjalanan
| RTSM Northern Edition Excursion Train Departure Date | ||
| KL Sentral to Butterworth (1010up) | Butterworth to KL Sentral (1011dn) | Ticket Opens for Sale |
| 10 January 2026 | 10 January 2026 | 25 December 2025 |
| 17 January 2026 | 18 January 2026 | 25 December 2025 |
| 24 January 2026 | 25 January 2026 | 25 December 2025 |
| 7 February 2026 | 8 February 2026 | 25 December 2025 |
The RTSM Northern 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 Northern Edition Excursion Train Timetable • Jadual Waktu Tren
RTSM Northern Edition Excursion Train Fares • Tambang Tren
Flat fares apply for the RTSM Northern Edition Excursion Train regardless of origin or destination.
Check exact fares on the KTMB Integrated Ticketing System (KITS).
RTSM Northern Edition Excursion Train Journey Experiences • Pengalaman Perjalanan Tren
RTSM Northern Edition Excursion Train Booking Methods • Kaedah Tempahan Tiket
- KTM Intercity counters
- Online from the KTMB Integrated Ticketing System (KITS)
KTM Berhad Train Timetables • Jadual Waktu Tren KTM Berhad
Click here to view all KTM Berhad train timetables for ETS, KTM Intercity, SkyPark Link, and KTM Komuter.
KTM Train Ticket Booking Methods • Kaedah Tempahan Tiket
- KTM Intercity counters
- Online from 12Go Asia (joint ticketing with connecting trains available)
- Online from Baolau
- Online from BusOnlineTicket
- Online from Easybook
- Online from the KTMB Integrated Ticketing System (KITS)
Tickets are open for sale in set periods about 60 days before departure except for the Shuttle Tebrau which opens 30 days before departure.
Tiket akan dibuka untuk dijual dalam jangka masa kira-kira 60 hari sebelum berlepas kecuali Shuttle Tebrau yang dibuka 30 hari sebelum berlepas.
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How do I book KTM train tickets online? • Bagaimanakah saya menempah tiket tren KTM dalam talian?
- Click here for a step-by-step guide for 12Go Asia.
- Click here for a step-by-step guide for Easybook.
- Click here for a step-by-step guide for KTMB Integrated Ticketing System (KITS).
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