KTMB Adds 4 Weekend ETS Services Between KL and JB for 2026, Expands EMUPlus to Bandar Tasik Selatan
KTMB is increasing train capacity on the southern sector with four additional ETS services operating between KL Sentral and JB Sentral during weekends from 11 September to 27 December 2026. The additional services are being introduced to meet increased passenger demand for travel to the southern sector. Tickets for these additional ETS services went on sale from 7 September 2026, allowing passengers to plan and book their journeys in advance.
4 Additional ETS Services Every Weekend
The four additional ETS services will operate on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 September to 27 December 2026.
Together, the additional services will provide 63,200 extra seats over 50 operating days. With these services added to the existing timetable, KTMB will operate a total of 12 additional ETS services between KL Sentral and JB Sentral in both directions during Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
This increases the total weekend capacity on the KL Sentral–JB Sentral route to 189,600 seats, comprising the eight existing services and four additional services.
Additional ETS timetable
| Train | Origin | Destination | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX9572 | JB Sentral | KL Sentral | 7:00am | 11:10am |
| EX9575 | KL Sentral | JB Sentral | 11:55am | 4:05pm |
| EX9573 | KL Sentral | JB Sentral | 9:05am | 1:20pm |
| EX9578 | JB Sentral | KL Sentral | 5:30pm | 9:40pm |
Ticket sales for the four additional ETS services had reached 46% of the available capacity as of 24 September 2026. Passengers are encouraged to make their bookings early, particularly for weekend travel.
Eight Additional EMUPlus Services This Weekend
In addition to the ETS capacity increase, KTMB is also operating eight additional EMUPlus services from 25 to 27 September 2026 to cater for increased passenger demand. One of the key changes is the introduction of Bandar Tasik Selatan as an additional boarding point for EMUPlus services to Ipoh.
Previously, passengers could use Klang as a starting point for these EMUPlus journeys. Bandar Tasik Selatan now provides another option, particularly for passengers from Kuala Lumpur and surrounding areas with its strategic location and connections with other public transport services, including buses, as providing passengers with greater flexibility when travelling towards Ipoh.
The additional EMUPlus services will provide 2,448 seats across the Bandar Tasik Selatan–Ipoh–Klang and Klang–Ipoh–Bandar Tasik Selatan routes.
Additional EMUPlus timetable
| Train | Origin | Destination | Departure | Arrival | Operating date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMUPlus 2514 | Bandar Tasik Selatan | Ipoh | 1:40pm | 5:22pm | 25 & 27 September 2026 |
| EMUPlus 2509 | Ipoh | Klang | 6:15pm | 10:22pm | 25 & 27 September 2026 |
| EMUPlus 2508 | Klang | Ipoh | 7:45am | 11:46am | 26 & 27 September 2026 |
| EMUPlus 2513 | Ipoh | Bandar Tasik Selatan | 1:00pm | 4:25pm | 26 & 27 September 2026 |
Tickets for the additional EMUPlus services went on sale on 22 September 2026 at 12 noon. Passengers can purchase tickets through the KITS Style app, KTMB’s official website and ticket kiosks at selected stations.
KTMB Expands Weekend Rail Capacity
The additional ETS and EMUPlus services form part of its efforts to increase capacity and provide more public transport travel options during periods of higher weekend demand.
The additional services are also part of KTMB’s Road to Rail aspiration, with the operator continuing to monitor passenger demand and ticket sales to adjust capacity according to current requirements.
Passengers are encouraged to plan their journeys and purchase tickets in advance through the KITS Style app, KTMB’s official website or ticket kiosks at selected stations. KTMB also advises passengers to arrive at stations early to allow sufficient time for boarding.