KTMB Additional ETS Trains for Thaipusam 2026 With New JB Sentral–Butterworth ETS Route
KTM Berhad will operate 8 additional Electric Train Service (ETS) train services from 29 January to 3 February 2026 covering routes between Butterworth, Ipoh, KL Sentral, and JB Sentral to cater for an expected surge in passengers travelling to key west coast destinations. A new JB Sentral – Butterworth – JB Sentral ETS will also operate as part of this cluster of additional trains. These additional services include both morning and evening departures, allowing passengers to better plan their outbound and return journeys during the festive peak.
The JB Sentral – Butterworth – JB Sentral route introduced for Thaipusam 2026 will become permanent from 4 February 2026 with daily operations.
Additional ETS Services for Thaipusam 2026
From 29 January to 3 February 2026, KTMB will operate extra ETS services along 4 key routes:
- JB Sentral – Butterworth – JB Sentral
- JB Sentral – KL Sentral – JB Sentral
- KL Sentral – Butterworth – KL Sentral
- KL Sentral – Ipoh – KL Sentral
Ticket Sales and Train Schedules
Tickets for these additional ETS trains will go on sale from Saturday, 24 January 2026 at 12.15 am. Passengers are encouraged to book early via the KTM Mobile (KITS Style) app, KTMB’s official website, or ticket kiosks to secure their seats and enjoy flexi-fares if and while lower.
The schedule for the additional ETS trains is as follows:
| Train No. | Time | Origin – Destination | Travel Dates |
| ETS Platinum 9323 | 7:00 am – 3:20 pm | Butterworth – JB Sentral | 29 – 30 January 2026 Becomes permanent from 4 Feb 2026 |
| ETS Platinum 9326 | 9:55 am – 6:15 pm | JB Sentral – Butterworth | |
| ETS Express 9585 | 11:08 am – 3:15 pm | KL Sentral – JB Sentral | 1 February 2026 only |
| ETS Express 9586 | 4:00 pm – 8:11 pm | JB Sentral – KL Sentral | 2 February 2026 only |
| ETS Express 9074 | 10:50 am – 12:50 pm | KL Sentral – Ipoh | 29 January – 3 February 2026 |
| ETS Express 9077 | 5:25 pm – 7:25 pm | Ipoh – KL Sentral | |
| ETS Express 9171 | 6:10 am – 9:48 am | Butterworth – KL Sentral | |
| ETS Express 9178 | 7:55 pm – 11:33 pm | KL Sentral – Butterworth |
ETS Route Map
Travel Tips and Customer Support
Passengers are advised to purchase tickets via cashless transactions through the KTM Mobile (KITS Style) app, KTMB’s official website, or ticket kiosks to secure their seats and enjoy flexi-fares if and while lower. As of 1 January 2025, KTMB has fully transitioned to a cashless ticketing system.
Passengers are also encouraged to arrive at stations 30 minutes before departure for smoother documentation processes, as boarding gates will close 5 minutes prior to departure to ensure a seamless and comfortable journey.
For further enquiries, please contact the KTMB Call Centre at 03-9779 1200 or visit KTMB’s official social media channels.
ETS Business Class
ETS Standard Class
KTM ETS & KTM Intercity Train Ticket Booking Methods
- KTM ETS & KTM Intercity ticket counters at stations
- 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)
How do I book KTM ETS & KTM Intercity train tickets online on the KTMB Integrated Ticketing System (KITS)?
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How do I book KTM train tickets online?
- 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).
To contact KTM Berhad:
Official Website
http://www.ktmb.com.my/
Call Center
Phone: +60 3 2267 1200
Email: callcenter@ktmb.com.my
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ktmberhad/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/ktm_berhad
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