KTM Shuttle Timuran 35dn from Kuala Lipis to Gemas Train Review

Shuttle Timuran 35dn is the morning local all-stop train service from Kuala Lipis to Gemas along the southern part of the KTM East Coast Line, also colloquially known as the Jungle Railway. For this one-day joyride, I used Shuttle Timuran 35dn to head back down south after having breakfast in Kuala Lipis.

The train number of Shuttle Timuran 35dn should not be confused with the former International Express 35dn from Bangkok to Butterworth which is no longer in operation.

Kuala Lipis Railway Station

Kuala Lipis Railway Station is located around the center of town, just beside the Kuala Lipis Post Office and 0 km Kuala Lipis milestone.

I headed to Kuala Lipis Railway Station via the old Kuala Lipis Railway Station.

The old Kuala Lipis Railway Station has been restored with a new black and white paint coat, and now houses a food outlet.

A new arch is at the entrance from the old Kuala Lipis Railway Station to Kuala Lipis Railway Station.

The façade of Kuala Lipis Railway Station.

61 Class DMU

61 Class DMU10 will be operating on my Shuttle Timuran 35dn from Kuala Lipis to Gemas. The train was shunted to the platform and was ready for boarding at 9.02am, 1 hour and 18 minutes before departure.

The destination sign of the Shuttle Timuran 35dn from Kuala Lipis to Gemas on the 61 Class DMU. I’m not sure what EE stands for.

Train doors with steps below have a retracting platform gap filler to minimise the gap between the train and platform.

The interior of Coach A on board the 61 Class DMU in Version 2 with PV configuration with a mix of longitudinal and transverse seats.

The parcel area in the 61 Class DMU in Version 2 with PV configuration. However, with the closure of KTM Distribution (Kiriman Ekspres), these spaces have never been used for actual deliveries.

A Bistro is available in Coach A. However, it is not in operation.

The small seating area at the Bistro.

The menu for the Bistro if it was in operation.

The interior of coaches B and C. Coaches B and C have a full transverse seating arrangement in both versions of the 61 Class DMU.

2 3-pin power sockets are available below each pair of seats.

The legroom on board the 61 Class DMU.

A retracting footrest is also available.

A tray table is provided on the seat back in front.

Luggage racks are available near the doors at the end of the seating area.

Wheelchair seats and spaces are available in Coach C.

Information screens are available around the train.

A surau is available in Coach C.

A regular toilet is located in Coach B.

A wheelchair-accessible toilet is located in Coach C.

Press the button to open the door.

The wheelchair-accessible toilet has lots of space to move around.

The interior of Coach D on board the 61 Class DMU in Version 2 with PV configuration with a mix of longitudinal and transverse seats.

Handgrips are available at the longitudinal seat area for standees.

My Shuttle Timuran 35dn departed from Kuala Lipis Railway Station on time at 10.20am.

Passing by the banks of Sungai Jelai.

My coach B was quite empty upon departure from Kuala Lipis, but this will fill up with some passengers along the way.

Kerambit Railway Station

Making a longer stop at Kerambit Railway Station as my Shuttle Timuran 35dn was early. This gave me an opportunity to go down to the platform for a minute for some quick pictures.

The classic station building of Kerambit Railway Station.

The station sign of Kerambit Railway Station.

There was some grass cutting at Kerambit Railway Station, with work stopped while the train doors were opened.

Mela Railway Station

Making a brief stop at Mela Railway Station.

Jerantut Railway Station

Making a longer stop at Jerantut Railway Station as my Shuttle Timuran 35dn train was 8 minutes before time. Jerantut Railway Station is the rail gateway to Taman Negara which is onward accessed by bus, van, or ferry.

The entrance porch of Jerantut Railway Station.

The direction sign at Jerantut Railway Station still says Singapura/Kuala Lumpur even though there are no more direct trains to KL and there is no more railway to Singapore.

Jenderak Railway Halt

Making a brief stop at Jenderak Railway Halt.

Kuala Krau Railway Station

Making a longer stop at Kuala Krau Railway Station as my Shuttle Timuran 35dn was early.

This gave me a couple of minutes on the platform.

The station sign of Kuala Krau Railway Station.

The station building of Kuala Krau Railway Station.

There is a small waiting area in Kuala Krau Railway Station.

There is a signal room with levers at Kuala Krau Railway Station, though they look to be out of service since the whole rack is all set to closed even though my train was at the platform and going to depart.

With the rehabilitated tracks, the 61 Class DMU can achieve higher speeds in excess of 100km/h on the line.

Entering Mentakab Railway Station.

Mentakab Railway Station

Making a scheduled longer stop at Mentakab Railway Station as there is a crossing.

There is a scheduled crossing with Shuttle Timuran 34up at Mentakab Railway Station. The Shuttle Timuran 34up shunted to the main line after my Shuttle Timuran 35dn had arrived, to reverse back to the platform after my Shuttle Timuran 35dn had departed.

The concourse of Mentakab Railway Station.

An old station sign is preserved on the driveway at Mentakab Railway Station.

The façade and driveway of Mentakab Railway Station.

Mengkarak Railway Station

Making a slightly longer stop at Mengkarak Railway Station as my Shuttle Timuran 35dn was running early.

The station sign of Mengkarak Railway Station.

The station sign of Mengkarak Railway Station. This is now an unmanned station.

Triang Railway Station

Making a longer stop at Triang Railway Station as my Shuttle Timuran 35dn train was 7 minutes before time.

The old and new station signs at Triang Railway Station.

My 61 Class DMU10 at Triang Railway Station.

Kemayan Railway Station

Making a brief stop at Kemayan Railway Station .

Kemayan Railway Station now has a proper station building and sheltered platform.

The old Kemayan Railway Station still sits beside the new higher platform and tracks.

There is a long non-stop sector from Kemayan to Bahau.

Bahau Railway Station

Making a longer stop at Bahau Railway Station as the Shuttle Timuran 35dn train was 20 minutes before time.

The canteen on the platform at Bahau Railway Station was opened, so I went to get a drink from there.

My 61 Class DMU10 at Bahau Railway Station.

Some Asiakom and KTM maintenance of way vehicles are stabled on the sidings at Bahau Railway Station.

Departing from Bahau Railway Station.

Heading along the long final stretch to Gemas.

Merging with the electrified double tracked KTM Central Line north of Gemas Railway Station.

My Shuttle Timuran 35dn arrived at Gemas Railway Station at 2.43pm – 19 minutes before time.

My Shuttle Timuran 35dn arrived at Gemas Railway Station Platform 2, while my connecting Ekspres Selatan 45dn is at Platform 5.

With the Ekspres Selatan 45dn ready to connect, I headed directly to Platform 5 to board my Ekspres Selatan 45dn onwards to JB Sentral.