KTM Komuter Southern Sector (KTM Komuter Selatan) JB Sentral-Kulai

KTM Komuter Southern Sector (KTM Komuter Selatan)

KTM Komuter Southern Sector, also known as the Komuter Selatan, is a new KTM Komuter network which will provide local all-stop train services in the state of Johor on the KTM Southern Line, with trains running on the JB Sentral-Kulai Line and Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line after the completion of the Gemas-Johor Bahru Electrified Double Track Project (EDTP) at a date to be fixed.

The KTM Komuter Southern Sector was first officially announced by Malaysia Minister of Transport YB Anthony Loke Siew Fook on 14 March 2024, with services to be launched on 21 April 2025 running on the Gemas-Paloh Line and JB Sentral-Paloh Line.

On 7 January 2025, Transport Minister YB Anthony Loke announced that the Gemas-Johor Bahru Electrified Double Track Project (EDTP) was “on track for completion” by the third quarter of 2025. Bernama

On 22 July 2025, outgoing GCEO YBhg. Datuk Mohd Rani Hisham announced that the Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line will be the starting point for the Komuter Selatan, aligned with the completion of the RTS to help disperse passengers along the north-south travel corridor. In the long run upon completion of the Gemas-Johor Bahru Electrified Double Track Project (EDTP), the electrified Komuter Selatan service may operate between Paloh and JB Sentral (JB Sentral-Paloh Line) alongside the higher-speed ETS. There is no more mention of the Gemas-Paloh Line. The Straits Times

On 28 November 2025, State works, transportation, infrastructure and communications committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said that a new commuter train service running on the 25km single-track cargo line between Kempas Baru and Pasir Gudang is in the pipeline and will take only 30 minutes by train. The Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line would operate 4 round trips daily, with fares expected to be below RM3. There will be 3 new temporary passenger stations to be set up in the next 6 months at Taman Daya, Bandar Seri Alam, and Pasir Putih. The Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line would complement the upcoming Komuter Selatan scheduled to begin operations in February 2026, which is expected to kick off a month after the Electric Train Service (ETS) starts running on 1 January 2026. The Komuter Selatan is yet again shortened, now running only 25km from Johor Baru Sentral to Kulai. The JB Sentral-Kulai Line would see a total of 32 trips a day, with each train accommodating up to 400 passengers. Tickets are also expected to cost under RM3. The Star

On 11 November 2025, Transport Minister YB Anthony Loke announced that the Transport Ministry plans to introduce a dedicated commuter train service on the Kulai–Johor Bahru route from the first quarter of 2026, using existing rolling stock that previously operated on the Ekspres Selatan while waiting for new train sets. The journey between Kulai and JB Sentral was announced to take around 20 minutes. There will be 16 northbound trains and 16 southbound trains per day, with a frequency of almost every half an hour. Bernama

The 2025 KTM Komuter Southern Sector is not to be confused with the former name of the Seremban-Gemas Shuttle Train, also known as the KTM Komuter Southern Sector.

KTM Komuter Southern Sector Route Map • Peta Laluan KTM Komuter Selatan


KTM Komuter Southern Sector Preview

KTM Komuter Melaka-Johor Missing Link

The KTM Komuter Melaka-Johor Missing Link is the sector south of the electrified double-track line between Padang Besar and Pulau Sebang (Tampin) which is currently not served by the KTM Komuter, which is between Pulau Sebang (Tampin) and JB Sentral in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Johor states.

The KTM Komuter Melaka-Johor Missing Link is a term coined by RailTravel Station and in no way suggested a potential KTM Komuter service on this sector. It describes fixing the missing links by bus, making it a cheaper option to travel short-haul or suggests a potential connection from the current terminals of the KTM Komuter Klang Valley Sector.

KTM Komuter Southern Sector Stopping Stations • Stesen Perhentian KTM Komuter Selatan

JB Sentral-Kulai Line
Laluan JB Sentral-Kulai

Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line
Laluan Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang

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KTM Komuter Southern Sector Stopping Positions

KTM Komuter Southern Sector 3-car train stopping positions are being installed at KTM Komuter Southern Sector stations.

KTM Komuter Southern Sector Train Information System

KTM Komuter Southern Sector train departure times will be displayed on plasma display screens in stations.

KTM Komuter Southern Sector Ticketing System

KTM Komuter Southern Sector will use a similar ticketing system as the KTM Komuter Klang Valley Sector and KTM Komuter Northern Sector. Point-to-point and pay as you go (PAYG) tickets will be available. More details below.

KTM Komuter Southern Sector Timetables • Jadual Waktu KTM Komuter Selatan

This section will be updated when the KTM Komuter Southern Sector is launched.

KTM Komuter Southern Sector Fares • Tambang KTM Komuter Selatan

This section will be updated when the KTM Komuter Southern Sector is launched.

KTM Komuter Southern Sector Fares from KTM’s website

This section will be updated when the KTM Komuter Southern Sector is launched.

Concession fares (50% off) are valid for:

  • Malaysian Children between 2 to 6 years old
  • Malaysian Students on presentation of KTM i-Card Student
  • Malaysian senior citizens of 60 years old and above
  • Malaysian Disabled (OKU)

Registration on the KTMB Integrated Ticketing System (KITS) is required to enjoy concession fares.

KTM Komuter Southern Sector Ticket Payment Methods

Point-to-point Tickets

  • KTMB Mobile App (KITS)
  • Cashless contactless payments from ticket kiosk (see PAYG options but with the additional step of going to the ticket kiosk)
  • Cashless contactless payments from ticket counter (see PAYG options but with the additional step of going to the ticket counter)

Pay as you go (PAYG) Tickets

  • KTMB Wallet (KITS)
  • Komuter Link Card
  • Touch ‘n Go Card
  • Contactless Visa Credit & Debit Cards
  • Contactless Mastercard Credit & Debit Cards
  • Contactless MyDebit Card (ATM Card)
  • Google Pay NFC
  • Apple Pay NFC
  • Samsung Pay NFC

Concession Tickets

Registration on the KTMB Integrated Ticketing System (KITS) is required to enjoy concession fares.


Click here for the KTM Komuter Northern Sector Online Ticket Booking Guide.

KTM Komuter Southern Sector Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will the KTM Komuter Southern Sector start?

Unknown. Read the history above for various announced timelines.

Does the KTM Komuter Southern Sector go to Singapore?

No.

Why?

The line between JB Sentral and Woodlands CIQ is not electrified, so electric KTM Komuter trains cannot run on them. The line is also not within Malaysia, so it is not just up to KTM to implement a new service.

OR

The railway line to Singapore might be gone before the KTM Komuter Southern Sector is launched.

How do I travel from Pasir Gudang/Kulai to Singapore?

Change to the KTM Shuttle Tebrau at JB Sentral.

How much is a ticket from Pasir Gudang/Kulai to Singapore?

There is no through ticket from Pasir Gudang/Kulai to Singapore. Buy a ticket at Pasir Gudang/Kulai for the train to JB Sentral, then buy the KTM Shuttle Tebrau ticket up to 6 months in advance. Tickets for the KTM Shuttle Tebrau from JB Sentral to Woodlands CIQ, Singapore cost RM5 one way. See above for KTM Komuter fares.

Must I only travel from Pasir Gudang/Kulai to Singapore? Can I travel from other stations such as Pasir Putih, Bandar Seri Alam, or Taman Daya to Singapore also?

Of course you can. The KTM Komuter serves all stations along the route and charges fares according to the distance travelled. Change to the KTM Shuttle Tebrau at JB Sentral.

The railway line to Singapore might be gone before the KTM Komuter Southern Sector is launched.

KTM Komuter Southern Sector Rolling Stock

2025 Plan

On 11 November 2025, Transport Minister YB Anthony Loke announced that the Transport Ministry plans to introduce a dedicated commuter train service on the Kulai–Johor Bahru route from the first quarter of 2026, using existing rolling stock that previously operated on the Ekspres Selatan while waiting for new train sets. The journey between Kulai and JB Sentral was announced to take around 20 minutes. There will be 16 northbound trains and 16 southbound trains per day, with a frequency of almost every half an hour. Bernama

2024 Plan

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on 14 March 2025 the ministry through the Railway Asset Corporation is working on an initiative to acquire new electric train sets on lease to be used for KTM Komuter services in the southern sector.

In the Budget 2025 announced on 19 October 2024, 24 sets of electric multiple units (EMUs) will be ordered for use on the KTM Komuter Northern Sector (Komuter Utara) and KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Komuter Selatan).

Existing KTM Komuter networks operate with both 83 Class EMUs and 92 Class EMUs. It is not known yet if the 83 Class EMUs and 92 Class EMUs will run in the KTM Komuter Southern Sector.

83 Class EMU

Interior of 83 Class EMU

92 Class EMU

Interior of 92 Class EMU

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