KTM 83 Class EMU | KTM Komuter

The KTM 83 Class EMU is a 3-car electric multiple unit (EMU) operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM), primarily serving Malaysia’s KTM Komuter network. Introduced in 1996 to enhance urban and suburban connectivity, the 83 Class EMU plays a vital role in improving public transportation within the Klang Valley and the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER). They can be found running on the KTM Komuter Northern Sector, KTM Komuter Klang Valley Sector and SkyPark Link. They are built by Hyundai Precision of South Korea and Marubeni of Japan.

Primarily used for KTM Komuter services, the 83 Class EMU connects key areas within the Klang Valley, such as Kuala Lumpur, Tanjung Malim, Port Klang, Batu Caves, Pulau Sebang (Tampin), and the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) such as Butterworth Penang, Taiping, Ipoh, Alor Setar, and Padang Besar. As an electric train, the 83 Class EMU reduces carbon emissions, contributing to a more sustainable public transport system.

The 83 Class EMU are designed with a mixture of longitudinal and transverse seating during its inception. The seating configuration for surviving sets was converted to full longitudinal seating to increase the carrying capacity of the train. In late-2015, two sets (EMU 25 & EMU 33) were refurbished to full transverse seating with seats salvaged from 81 Class EMUs to provide a greater level of comfort for passsengers travelling longer distances on the KTM Komuter Northern Sector. These two sets were serving on the SkyPark Link with a new external livery, but are now back on the KTM Komuter Northern Sector in SkyPark Link livery.

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83 Class • KTM Komuter Northern Sector

The 83 Class EMUs are the primary rolling stock found on the KTM Komuter Northern Sector, with 92 Class supplementing train services whenever there are insufficient rolling stock to serve on the line (daily services as of now).

Interior of 83 Class
KTM Komuter Northern Sector • Longitudinal Seating

Longitudinal seating allows for a greater carrying capacity on board the 83 Class EMU. All 83 Class EMU sets running on the KTM Komuter Northern Sector have a similar interior.

Interior of 83 Class (Original)
KTM Komuter Klang Valley Sector • Mixed Longitudinal and Transverse Seating

The 83 Class EMUs were the first to have a mixture of longitudinal and transverse seating, making it the first KTM Komuter train set to feature longitudinal seating. It allowed a good mix of seat choices for passengers, as those travelling long distances may sit in the transverse seats in the centre of the car for greater comfort, and for short-distance travel, on the longitudinal seats near the door for a quicker exit.

All 83 Class EMU sets no longer feature this original seat layout.

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83 Class • SkyPark Link
EMU 23, EMU 25, EMU29, EMU30 & EMU33

The 83 Class EMUs are the sole rolling stock found on the SkyPark Link, with a repainted exterior and refurbished seats on all five dedicated SkyPark Link sets. Two types of distinct interiors can be found, namely, full transverse seating with salvaged seats from 81 Class EMUs and full longitudinal seating as per the existing layout. Each set serving on the SkyPark Link also has a different interior combination as shown below.

These trains are now supplementing KTM Komuter Northern Sector and KTM Komuter Klang Valley Sector services.

Interior of EMU 23
SkyPark Link • Transverse Seating • Incomplete Interior Decals

Interior of EMU 25
SkyPark Link • Transverse Seating • Complete Interior Decals

Interior of EMU 29
SkyPark Link • Longitudinal Seating • Incomplete Interior Decals

Interior of EMU 30
SkyPark Link • Longitudinal Seating • Complete Interior Decals

Interior of EMU 33
SkyPark Link • Transverse Seating • Incomplete Interior Decals

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KTM Diesel Locomotives

• KTM 19 Class Shunter • Hitachi
• KTM 22 Class Locomotive • English Electric-AEI Traction and Metro-Cammell
• KTM 23 Class Locomotive • Hitachi
• KTM 24 Class Locomotive • Toshiba and Kawasaki
• KTM 25 Class Locomotive • EMD GM GT18LC-2
• KTM 26 Class Blue Tiger Locomotive • Bombardier and General Electric
• KTM 29 Class Locomotive • Dalian Locomotive Works
• KTM YDM4 Locomotive • Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW)

KTM Electric Locomotives

• KTM EL Class Locomotive • CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd.

KTM Electric Multiple Units (EMUs)

• KTM 81 Class EMU • Jenbacher Transport • KTM Komuter
• KTM 82 Class EMU • Union Carriage & Wagon • KTM Komuter
• KTM 83 Class EMU • Hyundai Precision and Marubeni • KTM Komuter
• KTM 91 Class EMU • Hyundai Rotem and Mitsubishi Electric • KTM ETS
• KTM 92 Class EMU • CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd. • KTM Komuter
• KTM 93 Class EMU • CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd. • KTM ETS1
• KTM 93/2 Class EMU • CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd. • KTM ETS2
• KTM 94 Class EMU • CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd. • KTM ETS3

KTM Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs)

• KTM 61 Class DMU • CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd.

KTM Passenger Coaches – Seats

• AFC • Air-conditioned First Class
• ASC (Hyundai) • Air-conditioned Second Class
• ASC (Hyundai-Padu Sedia) • Air-conditioned Second Class
• ASC (ICF) • Air-conditioned Second Class
• ASC (ICF-Padu Sedia) • Air-conditioned Second Class
• ASC (Hartasuma) • Air-conditioned Second Class
• ASC (INKA) • Air-conditioned Second Class
• BSC • Air-conditioned Second Class
• EPLUS • Economy Plus
• AEC • Air-conditioned Economy Class

KTM Passenger Coaches – Sleepers

• ADNFD • Air-conditioned Day/Night First Deluxe
• ADNFB • Air-conditioned Day/Night First Berth
• BDNF • Blue Day/Night First
• ADNS • Air-conditioned Day/Night Second Class
• BDNS • Blue Day/Night Second