KTM ETS Additional Chinese New Year 2025 & School Holidays Trains
KTM Berhad (KTMB) will operate 2 additional ETS train services on the KL Sentral – Padang Besar – KL Sentral route in conjunction with Chinese New Year 2025 celebrations and school holidays. Tickets for these additional ETS train services will go on sale starting 3 January 2025 (Friday) at 10:00 AM. These trains will operate for 19 days in total, offering 630 seats daily, including the Business Class option. A total of 11,970 seats will be available throughout this period.
ETS Business Class
ETS Standard Class
Travel Dates and Holidays
| Travel Dates | Days | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 17 January – 19 January 2025 | 3 | School Holiday |
| 24 January – 2 February 2025 | 10 | Chinese New Year |
| 7 February – 9 February 2025 | 3 | School Holiday |
| 14 February – 16 February 2025 | 3 | School Holiday |
Additional ETS Train Schedule
| Train No. | Route | Time |
| ETS Platinum EP9283 | Padang Besar – KL Sentral | 11:05 AM – 4:30 PM |
| ETS Platinum EP9286 | KL Sentral – Padang Besar | 5:00 PM – 10:20 PM |
ETS Platinum Stopping Stations
- Padang Besar Railway Station
- Arau Royal Railway Station
- Alor Setar Railway Station
- Sungai Petani Railway Station
- Tasek Gelugor Railway Station
- Parit Buntar 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 Railway Station
- Kuala Lumpur Sentral Railway Station (KL Sentral)
ETS Platinum Route Map
These additional ETS trains aim to cater to the high demand, especially during festive and school holiday seasons. It aligns with KTMB and the government’s commitment to providing comfortable and safe public transport while helping to alleviate traffic congestion often experienced during holiday periods.
KTMB advises passengers to secure their tickets early to avoid last-minute disappointments. Passengers are also encouraged to arrive at the station in advance for a smoother documentation and boarding process, ensuring a more seamless and comfortable journey.
As of 1 January 2025, KTMB has fully transitioned to a cashless ticketing system. Tickets can be purchased conveniently via the KTM Mobile app (KITS), self-service kiosks, or the official KTMB website at www.ktmb.com.my.
For further enquiries, please contact the KTMB Call Centre at 03-9779 1200 or visit KTMB’s official social media channels.
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