Urban transportation project

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9.3 KTM commuter KTM Commuter is an electrified commuter train service operated by Keretapi Tanah MelayuBerhad. It was first introduced in 1995 to cater especially to commuters in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburban areas and is a popular mode of transport for commuters working in Kuala Lumpur, as they can travel to the city without being caught in traffic congestion. Coaches are modern and air-conditioned. For those who drive to the stations/halts, 'Park & Ride' facilities are provided at a nominal KTM Komuter is currently the most profitable passenger service offered by KTMB, contributing RM84.63 million to group revenue in 2006, higher than KTM InterCity's profit of 70.94 million in the same year. According to the Ministry of Transport Malaysia 2008 Statistics, the annual ridership for KTM Commuter was 36,557 million of passengers.

No. of stations

46

Type

Regional rail

Line length

173 km

Service Area

Klang-Kuala Lumpur-Sentul/Tanjung Malim-RawangKuala Lumpur-Seremban

Ticketing

TnG, Store Value Ticket & Monthly Pass

Operational Mode

With driver

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