KLIA Ekspres

A 2.14 km (1.33 mi) extension to the

Rolling stock

Model	Desiro ET 425 M Electric Multiple Unit CRRC Changchun Equator Electric Multiple Unit
Manufacturer	Siemens CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles
No. of trains	8 (Siemens Desiro) 2 (CRRC Changchun Equator)
No. of cars	2 propulsion cars 2 passenger cars
Dimensions	Length - 68.7 m (225 ft 4+3⁄4 in) Width - 2.84 m (9 ft 3+3⁄4 in) Height - 4.16 m (13 ft 7+3⁄4 in)
Weight	120 Metric Tonnes
Electrical System Voltage	25 kV 50 Hz AC
Acceleration	1 m/s2 (3.3 ft/s2)
Top Speed	200 km/h (124 mph)
Commercial Top Speed	160 km/h (99 mph)
Axle arrangement	Bo′(Bo)′(2)′(Bo)′Bo′
No. of passengers	156 seated
Tracks	Length - 57 km (35.4 mi) Gauge - 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

Since the opening of the railway in 2002, the fleet consists of 12 4-car electric trainset from

To increase frequency of the line, eight new 4-car electric trainset were brought from CRRC Changchun, in which two trainsets were allocated on KLIA Ekspres service. The trainset, nicknamed Equator, has much difference from the first generation train, in which the train lacks of toilets and luggage areas. The trainsets were arrived on October 2016, with commercial operation started in March 2017.^[4]

History

Accidents

On 24 August 2010, Express Rail Link suffered their first reported accident, in which 3 passengers were injured. Two ERL trains collided at

On 4 April 2020, due to the Malaysian movement control order, which resulted in a significant reduction in ridership, all ERL rail services were temporarily suspended. Limited ERL services recommenced on 4 May 2020 with KLIA Transit service patterns.^[7]

Again in Service

The (full) service was reopened on 3 January 2023.^[8] For August of this year, a raise of the frequency on one train every 20 minutes, every day, was announced.^[9]

Operations

Timetable

The KLIA Ekspres service officially began operations on 14 April 2002 connecting Kuala Lumpur with the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The non-stop 57-kilometer journey takes around 28 minutes with trains departing at 15-minute intervals (until 2020) during peak hours and 20-minute intervals during off-peak hours.

• First train: 05:00
• Last train: 00:55
• Peak Hours: 05:00 - 09:00 and 16:00 - 22:00
• Off-Peak Hours: 09:00 - 16:00 and 22:00 - 00:55

Ticketing

Travellers from KL Sentral to KLIA and klia2 can purchase the tickets to board the KLIA Ekspres at the

Ticketing is done either by automated ticketing machines or by ticketing staff at the stations. A one-way trip costs RM55 (increased from RM35 on 1 January 2016) from KL Sentral to KLIA/klia2 and vice versa.

The validity of purchased tickets is as follows:

• Standard One-Way Ticket: 3 months
• Standard Two-Way Ticket:
  • First trip - 3 months
  • Second trip - 3 months after the first trip

Electronic Payment

Passengers holding a

All fare gates accept Touch 'n Go cards if the card contains sufficient funds. A minimum balance of RM20 is required. The automated fare collection (AFC) systems including high-speed fare gates (ACG), passenger service machine (PSM), MiFare smartcard tickets, Station Software and Central Management System (CMS) are provided by Longbow Technologies based in Malaysia.

Unfortunately, Touch 'n Go card users can no longer access the airline check-in counters at KL Sentral using their Touch 'n Go card, as of June 2015. While the Touch 'n Go card can still be used to board the KLIA Ekspres itself, passengers will need to check-in for their flights at KLIA instead.

Air travel facilities

On 13 July 2007, Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd, the operator of KLIA Ekspres, announced that from 23 July 2007 onwards, all 43 airlines serving KL International Airport may use the check-in facilities at KL CAT.

As of 2024, check-in facilities at Kuala Lumpur Sentral station are available for Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia passengers only.^[10]

Passenger service and amenities

Passengers with laptops and smartphones have access to a high-speed internet connection free of charge through WiFi on board all KLIA Ekspres trains as well as on the station platforms. The service is powered by

On 19 September 2005, the company celebrated its 10 millionth passenger on the KLIA express. The 10 millionth passenger was Emylia Rosnaida who won a business class return trip to New York City from Kuala Lumpur.^[12]

The 20 millionth passenger milestone was achieved on 12 December 2007 by Mr Sockalingam, which won economy class ticket to Dubai.^[13]

Gallery

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  KL City Air Terminal
• 
  klia2
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  KLIA Exspres Siemens ET425M EMU Train at Bandar Tasik Selatan Station
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  KLIA Exspres CRRC Changchun Equator EMU Train at Bandar Tasik Selatan Station

See also

• Express Rail Link
  • KLIA Transit
• Public transport in Kuala Lumpur

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Express Rail Link.

• KLIA Ekspres – official website
• KLIA Express - Fastest Airport Transfer in Kuala Lumpur