KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Shuttle Selatan)
KTM Komuter Southern Sector, also known as the Komuter Selatan or Shuttle Selatan, is a new KTM Komuter network which launched on 16 June 2026 providing local all-stop diesel-hauled 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.
The 2026 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 (Shuttle Selatan) Route Map • Peta Laluan KTM Komuter Selatan (Shuttle Selatan)
KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Shuttle Selatan) 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 Kulai 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 (Shuttle Selatan) Stopping Stations • Stesen Perhentian KTM Komuter Selatan (Shuttle Selatan)
JB Sentral-Kulai Line
Laluan JB Sentral-Kulai
- Johor Bahru Sentral Railway Station (JB Sentral)
- Kempas Baru Railway Station (Interchange with Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line)
- Kulai Railway Station
- Layang-Layang Railway Station (Future Phase 1.1)
- Rengam Railway Station (Future Phase 1.1)
- Kluang Railway Station (Future Phase 1.1)
- Paloh Railway Station (Future Phase 1.1)
Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line
Laluan Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang
- Kempas Baru Railway Station (Interchange with JB Sentral-Kulai Line)
- Taman Daya Railway Halt (Future Phase 2)
- Plentong Railway Station (No Service)
- Bandar Seri Alam Railway Halt (Future Phase 2)
- Pasir Putih Railway Halt (Future Phase 2)
- Pasir Gudang Terminal & Johor Port
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KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Shuttle Selatan) Stopping Positions
KTM Komuter Southern Sector 3-car train stopping positions are being installed at KTM Komuter Southern Sector stations.
KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Shuttle Selatan) Train Information System
KTM Komuter Southern Sector train departure times will be displayed on plasma display screens in stations.
KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Shuttle Selatan) 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 are available. More details below.
Tickets from Pasir Gudang will be sold or validated on-board by staff with a handheld device.
KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Shuttle Selatan) Timetables • Jadual Waktu KTM Komuter Selatan (Shuttle Selatan)
JB Sentral-Kulai Line
| Train No. | Kulai | Kempas Baru | JB Sentral |
| 8001 | 04:45 | 05:07 | 05:22 |
| 8011 | 07:00 | 07:22 | 07:37 |
| 8025 | 11:30 | 11:52 | 12:07 |
| 8035 | 16:45 | 17:07 | 17:22 |
| 8043 | 19:20 | 19:42 | 19:57 |
| Train No. | JB Sentral | Kempas Baru | Kulai |
| 8004 | 05:50 | 06:05 | 06:28 |
| 8016 | 08:55 | 09:10 | 09:33 |
| 8028 | 13:00 | 13:15 | 13:38 |
| 8040 | 18:15 | 18:30 | 18:53 |
| 8046 | 20:30 | 20:45 | 21:08 |
Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line
| Train No. | Kempas Baru | Pasir Gudang |
| 8101 | 05:20 | 06:00 |
| 8147 | 18:40 | 19:20 |
| Train No. | Pasir Gudang | Kempas Baru |
| 8104 | 06:30 | 07:10 |
| 8150 | 19:50 | 20:30 |
KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Shuttle Selatan) Fares • Tambang KTM Komuter Selatan (Shuttle Selatan)
| JB Sentral | JB Sentral | |||
| Kempas Baru | RM8.80 | Kempas Baru | ||
| Kulai | RM10.20 | RM9.40 | Kulai | |
| Pasir Gudang | RM15.80 | RM7.00 | RM16.40 | Pasir Gudang |
KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Shuttle Selatan) Fares from KTM’s website
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 (Shuttle Selatan) 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
Monthly Ticket (Malaysians only)
- Kad Komuter MADANI Shuttle Selatan (Malaysians only)
Concession Tickets
- KTMB Mobile App (KITS)
- KTMB Wallet (KITS)
- Cashless contactless payments from ticket counter (see PAYG options but with the additional step of going to the ticket counter)
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.
History of KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Shuttle Selatan)
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
In a now-deleted Facebook post, Perbadanan Pengangkutan Awam Johor (PAJ) announced on 3 March 2026 that a dry run of the KTM Komuter Southern Sector Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line was conducted, featuring a locomotive-hauled 81 Class EMU, EMU 09, joined by YB Tuan Ir. Ts. Mohamad Fazli bin Mohamad Salleh, Chairman of the Johor State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee, together with Enr. Mohd Fa’iz Salehon, CEO of PAJ.
According to PAJ, the dry run was conducted to assess the travel time and measure the potential of the KTM Komuter Southern Sector Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line service as a competitive alternative to the use of private vehicles. The dry run showed a travel time of around 35 to 40 minutes from Kempas Baru to Pasir Gudang, which is considered a competitive and more consistent timing as compared with road travel which often faces congestion, especially during peak hours.
PAJ also stated that the KTM Komuter Southern Sector is expected to begin operating in 2026 and will become a strategic mobility option for Johor residents, especially industrial sector workers in Pasir Gudang as well as those commuting to Johor Bahru City.
Photos and information of the now-deleted Facebook post by Perbadanan Pengangkutan Awam Johor (PAJ) can still be accessed at Paul Tan’s Automotive News.
On 10 February 2026, EMU 09 was spotted as a “Hybrid Train” (not to be confused with battery-electric trains with onboard rechargeable energy storage system). EMU 09 consists of a locomotive to haul the train and a generator set installed on top of a Bogie Container Freight (BCF) wagon to provide electrical power to the train. As EMU 09 was spotted in end-2025 running on its own motive power, this “Hybrid Train” conversion is most likely for it to be used on the KTM Komuter Southern Sector Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line.
On 12 June 2026, KTM Berhad posted its first teaser of the new Shuttle Selatan service on Facebook.
On 13 June 2026, KTM Berhad posted its second teaser of the new Shuttle Selatan service on Facebook, featuring an 83 Class EMU in SkyPark Link livery at Pasir Gudang Railway Station, with services to be launched in 3 days. This may indicate that the Shuttle Selatan is slated to be launched on 16 June 2026.
On 13 June 2026, Transport Minister YB Anthony Loke announced that the Transport Ministry will launch the KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Shuttle Selatan) service from Kulai to JB Sentral on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. He will go to Kulai station at noon on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 and take the train to mark the launch from Kulai to JB Sentral. New Straits Times
The KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Shuttle Selatan) launched on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 with trains running on the JB Sentral-Kulai Line and Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line.
Phase 1.1 of the KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Shuttle Selatan) Extension will include Layang-Layang, Rengam, Kluang, and Paloh stations, to form the JB Sentral-Paloh Line.
Phase 2 of the KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Shuttle Selatan) Extension will include Taman Daya, Bandar Seri Alam, and Pasir Putih halts along the existing Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line.
KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Shuttle Selatan) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Shuttle Selatan) start?
16 June 2026.
Does the KTM Komuter Southern Sector go to Singapore?
No.
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.
KTM Komuter Southern Sector Rolling Stock
KTM Komuter Southern Sector operates with ASC (Hyundai-Padu Sedia) coaches and 83 Class EMUs, both of which are diesel-hauled.
ASC (Hyundai-Padu Sedia) Coaches (JB Sentral-Kulai Line)
Interior of ASC (Hyundai-Padu Sedia) Coaches (JB Sentral-Kulai Line)
83 Class EMU “Hybrid Train” (Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line)
Interior of 83 Class EMU “Hybrid Train” (Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line)
2028-2029 Plan
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on 16 June 2026 that 10 new 3-car electric multiple units (EMUs) will be ordered for use on the KTM Komuter Southern Sector (Komuter Selatan), which will arrive in two to three years.
2026 Plan
In a now-deleted Facebook post, Perbadanan Pengangkutan Awam Johor (PAJ) announced on 3 March 2026 that a dry run of the KTM Komuter Southern Sector Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line was conducted, featuring a locomotive-hauled 81 Class EMU, EMU 09, joined by YB Tuan Ir. Ts. Mohamad Fazli bin Mohamad Salleh, Chairman of the Johor State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee, together with Enr. Mohd Fa’iz Salehon, CEO of PAJ.
According to PAJ, the dry run was conducted to assess the travel time and measure the potential of the KTM Komuter Southern Sector Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang Line service as a competitive alternative to the use of private vehicles. The dry run showed a travel time of around 35 to 40 minutes from Kempas Baru to Pasir Gudang, which is considered a competitive and more consistent timing as compared with road travel which often faces congestion, especially during peak hours.
PAJ also stated that the KTM Komuter Southern Sector is expected to begin operating in 2026 and will become a strategic mobility option for Johor residents, especially industrial sector workers in Pasir Gudang as well as those commuting to Johor Bahru City.
Photos and information of the now-deleted Facebook post by Perbadanan Pengangkutan Awam Johor (PAJ) can still be accessed at Paul Tan’s Automotive News.
On 10 February 2026, EMU 09 was spotted as a “Hybrid Train” (not to be confused with battery-electric trains with onboard rechargeable energy storage system). EMU 09 consists of a locomotive to haul the train and a generator set installed on top of a Bogie Container Freight (BCF) wagon to provide electrical power to the train. As EMU 09 was spotted in end-2025 running on its own motive power, this “Hybrid Train” conversion is most likely for the 81 Class EMU set to be used on non-electrified lines.
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).