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Metro
6 days ago
- Metro
New £40 train linking five European countries launches today
A new sleeper train is set to connect five European countries in one route for the first time in history, spanning an impressive 745 miles — and it launches today. Starting in the Polish capital of Warsaw, the new link will run all the way to Rijeka, a Croatian coastal city known for glistening beaches, waterfalls, and 13th-century castles. It will pass through multiple cities along the way, including Opoczno, Katowice, Rybnik, Chałupki, Vienna, Ljubljana, Postojna, and Opatija. As it stands, train passengers travelling from Warsaw to Rijeka can't travel directly; instead, they must swap services three times (in Breclav, Graz, and Zagreb), an irritating journey that can end up taking more than 30 hours. It might still take 19 hours from door to door, rolling out of Warsaw at 2pm and calling at Rijeka at 9am the next day, but the new PKP Intercity service will shorten the journey drastically, shaving off more than a third of the current travel time. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. Tickets are affordable, with prices starting around 200 Polish złoty (£39.53). Interested? Services will run four times a week during the summer months, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. The first is scheduled to leave Warsaw today, Friday, June 27. The final routes will run at the end of August, leaving Warsaw on August 29 and Rijeka on August 31. The path is packed with breathtaking scenery, passing through the diverse landscapes of Poland, Czechia, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia. Though it doesn't stop at any Czech destinations along the way, it does stop at Vienna at roughly 10pm, where a few carriages will diverge and head off directly to Croatia on a different route. More Trending Reaching Slovenia just after midnight, the train will partner up with the Istria service – which starts in Budapest – and plod on towards Croatia just in time for breakfast. Warsaw, Poland Opoczno, Poland Katowice, Poland Rybnik, Poland Chałupki, Poland Vienna, Austria Ljubljana, Slovenia Postojna, Slovenia Opatija, Croatia Rijeka, Croatia. Passengers will travel in style, as the carriages are fully air-conditioned, with couchette cars available with beds. Sheets will be provided; no need to pack a sleeping bag. A dining car will serve up hot food between Warsaw and Vienna, while passengers living it up in the couchette cars will have a staff member on hand to assist them throughout their voyage. This isn't the only new train journey on the block. A service between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok will be returning by the end of 2025, building on the existing infrastructure that once operated between the two cities and destinations including Padang Besar and Butterworth. Malaysia's transport minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook confirmed that the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) would be looking at plans over the next few months. And closer to home, a new 'Tube for Europe' could completely revolutionise travel across the continent, connecting 39 stations, with at least one in every country along five main routes. The proposals for the Starline service envisage that replacing short-haul flights with a high-speed rail network could slice emissions by a whopping 95%, while a total of 424 major cities will be connected to ports, airports and rail. This article was originally published May 28, 2025 and has been updated. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Why Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc are missing from Austrian Grand Prix practice MORE: 'Delightful' fishing village voted one of the UK's best spots for a seaside holiday MORE: Underrated UK village is a foodie heaven with three Michelin-starred restaurants
Straits Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
JB-Woodlands train to end service in 2027, after RTS Link begins operations: Malaysian official
Operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad, Shuttle Tebrau began transporting passengers between Singapore and Malaysia in July 2015. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO JB-Woodlands train to end service in 2027, after RTS Link begins operations: Malaysian official The Shuttle Tebrau train service between Johor Bahru and Woodlands will cease operations in 2027 after the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link begins its service. '(The Shuttle Tebrau) service will be terminated within six months after RTS Link begins operations on Jan 1, 2027,' Johor's Works, Transport, Infrastructure, and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salle h was quoted by local media outlet Harian Metro as saying in a June 24 report. Operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad , Shuttle Tebrau began transporting passengers between Singapore and Malaysia in July 2015 . A ticket for the five-minute journey into Singapore costs RM5 ($1.50) , and $5 into Malaysia . 'With a track length of 1.1km, this service is capable of carrying 8,635 passengers per day with a frequency of 31 trips in both directions,' Mr Fazli reportedly said. Th e new 4km RTS Link , which will connect travellers between between Woodlands North in Singapore and Bukit Chagar in Johor in five minutes, is scheduled for completion by December 2026 and expected to be operational in early 2027 . The fare for the rail link has yet to be announced, but will be set by the operator closer to the completion of the project. RTS Operation s is a joint venture between Singapore rail operator SMRT and Malaysian public transport firm Prasarana . When ready, the RTS Link will be able to carry up to 10,000 peop le per hour in each direction. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
New Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Tg Malim-KL Sentral KTM and ETS train services delayed by an hour due to power supply disruption
KUALA LUMPUR: The Tanjung Malim-KL Sentral-Tanjung Malim commuter train and electric train (ETS) services route experienced a power supply disruption today. According to a Facebook post by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), due to the power disruption, both KTM Commuter and ETS services on the route were delayed by more than 60 minutes from the original schedule, as trains are using only a single track. "KTMB apologises for all the inconvenience caused. Updates on train services will be given from time to time," the post said. – BERNAMA
Daily Express
10-06-2025
- Daily Express
KTMB blames cable theft for train delays up north, plans RM12.8 million prevention upgrade
Published on: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 10, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Since 2024, KTMB's total losses from cable theft in the northern sector has reached RM1.44 million, comprising RM1.28 million in 2024 and RM162,000 as of March 2025. — File picture by Hari Anggara Kuala Lumpur: Cable theft involving the signalling and communication systems on three Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad's (KTMB) northern routes today has caused disruption and train delays of more than 60 minutes for both the Northern Komuter and Electric Train Services (ETS). KTMB in a statement said among the affected locations were the Tapah Road - Sungkai (KM250.5) route with approximately 200 metres of cable stolen, Kamunting - Bukit Merah - Bagan Serai (KM87.25) with 110 metres stolen, and Simpang Ampat - Bukit Mertajam (KM15.5) with 40 metres affected. Advertisement The incident disrupted train operations, causing significant delays of between 80 and 115 minutes involving the following services; EP9172 (KL Sentral - Butterworth), EG9321 (Butterworth - Segamat), EX9107 (Butterworth - KL Sentral), EX9207 (Padang Besar - KL Sentral), and EG9420 (Segamat - Padang Besar). In addition, the Northern KTM Komuter service on the Ipoh - Butterworth - Ipoh route was also affected, with average delays of 30 minutes. KTMB said early notifications of the disruptions were sent to passengers via SMS and KTMB's official social media platforms. KTMB chief operating officer Mohd Zain Mat Taha in the same statement said 45 cases of cable theft have been recorded in the northern sector from January to May this year. 'This type of theft amounts to sabotage of railway infrastructure and could threaten the safety of hundreds of passengers while also crippling public transportation,' he said. As a mitigation measure, KTMB announced a plan to upgrade its signalling network, involving an estimated cost of RM12.8 million annually over the next three years, with a focus on hotspot areas. Among the planned improvements are installing manhole covers with special locking mechanisms at 21 locations, enhancing surveillance and prevention infrastructure including CCTV cameras and drones, and installing anti-climb security fencing. Additionally, he said monitoring and patrols by KTMB Auxiliary Police with cooperation from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) would be intensified in hotspot areas to curb theft. 'We (KTMB) would like to call for the public's cooperation to report any suspicious activity to the authorities in order to combat such crime. 'We also apologise for any inconvenience experienced by passengers and remain committed to ensuring train service safety and reliability in the interest of the people and the country,' he added. Since 2024, total losses from cable theft in the northern sector has reached RM1.44 million, comprising RM1.28 million in 2024 and RM162,000 as of March 2025. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
09-06-2025
- The Star
Cable theft causes disruption, major delays for KTMB trains
KUALA LUMPUR: The theft of cables for signalling and communication systems on three Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad's (KTMB) northern routes caused disruption and train delays of more than 60 minutes for both the Northern Komuter and Electric Train Services (ETS). In a statement on Monday (June 9), KTMB said among the affected locations were the Tapah Road-Sungkai (KM250.5) route with approximately 200m of cable stolen, Kamunting-Bukit Merah-Bagan Serai (KM87.25) with 110m stolen and Simpang Ampat-Bukit Mertajam (KM15.5) with 40m affected. The incident disrupted train operations, causing significant delays of between 80 and 115 minutes involving EP9172 (KL Sentral-Butterworth), EG9321 (Butterworth-Segamat), EX9107 (Butterworth-KL Sentral), EX9207 (Padang Besar-KL Sentral) and EG9420 (Segamat-Padang Besar). In addition, the Northern KTM Komuter service on the Ipoh-Butterworth-Ipoh route was also affected, with average delays of 30 minutes. KTMB said early notifications of the disruptions were sent to passengers via SMS and KTMB's official social media platforms. KTMB chief operating officer Mohd Zain Mat Taha in the same statement said 45 cases of cable theft have been recorded in the northern sector from January to May 2025. "This type of theft amounts to sabotage of railway infrastructure and could threaten the safety of hundreds of passengers while also crippling public transportation," he said. As a mitigation measure, KTMB announced a plan to upgrade its signalling network, involving an estimated cost of RM12.8mil annually over the next three years, with a focus on hotspot areas. Among the planned improvements are installing manhole covers with special locking mechanisms at 21 locations, enhancing surveillance and prevention infrastructure including CCTV cameras and drones, and installing anti-climb security fencing. Additionally, he said monitoring and patrols by KTMB auxiliary police with cooperation from the police would be intensified in hotspot areas to curb theft. "We (KTMB) would like to call for the public's cooperation to report any suspicious activity to the authorities in order to combat such crime. "We also apologise for any inconvenience experienced by passengers and remain committed to ensuring train service safety and reliability in the interest of the people and the country," he added. Since 2024, total losses from cable theft in the northern sector has reached RM1.44mil, comprising RM1.28mil in 2024 and RM162,000 as of March 2025. – Bernama
