SMH Rail Malaysia Mainline Diesel Locomotives

Diesel locomotives leased from SMH Rail operate for KTM Kargo services on a pay-per-use basis, and are found throughout KTM’s network.

SMH Rail Sdn Bhd is Malaysia’s largest privately-owned rolling stock manufacturer and service provider. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the company specialises in the manufacture, assembly, refurbishment, maintenance, and overhaul of railway equipment including locomotives, wagons, rail axles, and passenger coaches. SMH Rail has a reputation as a pioneer in the industry, being the first in Malaysia to assemble metro trains under major projects such as the MRT Kajang Line and MRT Putrajaya Line.

SMH Rail operates internationally, delivering rail solutions and services to customers in over 20 countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Germany, Myanmar, Tanzania, and Zambia. Their offerings include turnkey solutions, advanced engineering, and rail modernisation programs, along with ongoing maintenance and repair operations.

SMH Rail is recognized for incorporating advanced technologies in its manufacturing processes, delivering “green” locomotives such as the H10 and M10 series to support sustainable rail operations. The company’s manufacturing facility, located near Kuala Lumpur, is the only facility outside Europe to have received Siemens certification for electric train manufacturing.

Their business model combines innovation, value-driven solutions, and internationally-certified quality for both domestic and global railway markets.