JOHOR BAHRU, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Electric Train Service (ETS) between Johor Bahru Sentral (JB Sentral) and Segamat offers a travel alternative that is not only fast but also more practical for commuters, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
He said ETS users could cover that stretch in about 1 hour and 35 minutes.
He said each train can accommodate around 300 passengers at a time and reach speeds of up to 140 kilometres per hour, making it one of the preferred public transport options.
“I had the opportunity to personally experience the journey, which offers various facilities, including clean toilets, a prayer space and a café, and is also friendly to persons with disabilities,” he said in a Facebook post today.
Onn Hafiz also expressed appreciation to Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad for the initiative in providing the service and hoped the facilities would continue to be improved in the future.
The ETS service to Segamat began on March 15, 2025, as part of the Gemas-JB Sentral double-tracking project.
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