Everybody has been talking about the new train service from Ipoh - Seremban and vice-versa. Finally, I had the chance to use it with this long weekend :)The train ride back Ipoh was great, maybe due to the lack of passengers taking the late night run. Anyway, it gave me some opportunities to run around with my cam.
The train sped around 146km max, I guess it could do more but our tracks might not be able to take it. However, during the journey back, the train operator halted a few times during track interchanges and station stops due to the lack of lanes. Anyway, it arrived near record time - 2 hours 15 minutes.
Currently, it is still super clean and with nice seats. Sadly, they kept on playing the manufacturer's video and the documentary of KTM's process in getting it to Malaysia from Korea - super boring and maddening due to the massive replays. Surprisingly, the train was manufactured by Hyundai Rotem - it pioneered in trains at the early stage, and now into military tanks. Who cares if it made bombs, as long we reached where we want to go.
With the price of RM30 per ride, I guess to some Malaysians it would be a wee bit pricey, but overall, I guess its worth the while as you save an hour if taking the older trains with the difference of say RM6-8. If taking the bus, it might prove hazardous and Bukit Jalil is massively jammed up due to the renovation works at Pudu Station. If by car, it would be cheap if it was in a group, but still the hazards are there.
I forgot to mentioned. It's quite silent but you do hear a low volume of track noise, and the air conditioning is great.
Have a go at it :) do place your bookings if you are planning for weekends.
To know more, click these links - KTMB's Website and Hyundai Rotem's Website (Manufacturer).
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