Batu Caves-Port Klang Route

Batu Caves-Port Klang route
An EMU class 83 at Bank Negara station
Overview
Type	Regional Rail
Status	Operational
Locale	Klang Valley
Termini	Batu Caves Port Klang
Stations	23
Services	Batu Caves - Kuala Lumpur - Subang Jaya - Shah Alam - Klang - Port Klang
Website	KTM Berhad
Operation
Opened	August 14,1995
Owner	Keretapi Tanah Melayu
Operator(s)	Keretapi Tanah Melayu
Depot(s)	Sentul
Technical
Line length	45 km (28 mi)
Track length	0 km (0 mi)
Track gauge	1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in)
Electrification	Overhead
Operating speed	60 km/h (37 mph)
Route map Legend KC05 Batu Caves KC04 Taman Wahyu KC03 Kampung Batu KC02 Batu Kentonmen KC01 Sentul  RS  PWTC  AG  KA04 Putra Sultan Ismail Bandaraya KA03 Bank Negara  KJ  Pasar Seni KA02 Kuala Lumpur  MR  KA01 KL Sentral  KE:KT  KD02 Angkasapuri  RSL  KD03 Pantai Dalam KD04 Petaling KD05 Jalan Templer KD06 Kampung Dato Harun KD07 Seri Setia KD08 Setia Jaya KD09 Subang Jaya  KJ  KD10 Batu Tiga KD11 Shah Alam KD12 Padang Jawa KD13 Bukit Badak KD14 Klang KD15 Teluk Pulai KD16 Teluk Gadong KD17 Kampung Raja Uda KD18 Jalan Kastam KD19 Port Klang

Batu Caves-Port Klang Route (coloured red on the Kuala Lumpur transit map) is one of the two KTM Komuter services provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu. KTM Komuter is an electrified commuter train service first introduced in 1995, catering especially to commuters in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburban areas. It is a popular mode of transportation for commuters working in Kuala Lumpur, as they can travel to the city without the hassle of traffic congestion. Coaches are modern and air-conditioned. For those who drive to the stations/halts, 'Park & Ride' facility is provided at a nominal charge.

Stations

Name	Type	Notes
Batu Caves	Island & Side
Taman Wahyu	Island & Side
Kampung Batu	Island & Side
Batu Kentomen	Island & Side
Sentul	Island & Side	Walking distance of 1200 meter to RapidKL LRT.
Putra	Side	Walking distance of 600 meter to RapidKL LRT.
Bank Negara	Side	Walking distance of 250 meter to RapidKL LRT.
Kuala Lumpur	Island & Side	Transfer to KTM Rawang-Seremban Route and walking distance to RapidKL LRT.
KL Sentral	Island	Transfer to KTM Rawang-Seremban Route, KTM Intercity, Kelana Jaya Line, walking distance to KL Monorail and Rapid KL Bus hubs.
Angkasapuri	Side
Pantai Dalam	Side
Petaling	Island & Side
Jalan Templer	Side
Kampung Dato Harun	Side
Seri Setia	Side
Setia Jaya	Side
Subang Jaya	Side
Batu Tiga	Side
Shah Alam	Island & Side
Padang Jawa	Side
Bukit Badak	Side
Klang	Side
Teluk Pulai	Side
Teluk Gadong	Side
Kampung Raja Uda	Side
Jalan Kastam	Side
Port Klang	Terminal

Transfers to Rawang-Seremban Route can be done at KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur and Putra stations. Stair-climbing or escalator-use may be required at KL Sentral and Putra, while cross-platform transfers can be conveniently done at Kuala Lumpur.

Gallery

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  Sentul Komuter station

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  Subang Jaya Komuter station

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  The (modified—with additional handle bars) interior of a Class 83 EMU train.

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  Kuala Lumpur Rail Transit System network map including extension proposal.

See also

• Rawang-Seremban Route
• KTM Komuter
• Keretapi Tanah Melayu
• Malaysian Railway System

External links

• KTM Komuter official website
• Keretapi Tanah Melayu official website
• KTM Modern Locomotives
• Keretapi.com - Railway Fan website
• Keretapi Tanah Melayu Railway Fan Club website

Route Maps

• Route search - Interactive transport guide of Kuala Lumpur public transport system
• Train Journey Planner & Fare Calculator from thepricechat.com
• Route Map from malaysiaexpat.com
• Route Map from ktmb.com.my
• Route Map from prasarana.com.my