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East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Kota Bharu-Gombak Section Track-Laying

Under construction · Malaysia · Last reported Mar 2026

Source: Malaysia Sun

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The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is a mega rail project in Malaysia. The track-laying on the Kota Bharu-Gombak section, spanning 519 km, has been completed ahead of schedule. The project aims to provide a modern, efficient, and safer travel experience and transform Malaysia's transportation system. The first phase is expected to begin operations in January 2027.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Mass Transit, Rail
Location
Gombak, Malaysia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Malaysia Sun

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The project “East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Kota Bharu-Gombak Section Track-Laying” is an infrastructure initiative in the Mass Transit sector, located in Gombak, Malaysia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Malaysia Sun.

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The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is a mega rail project in Malaysia. The track-laying on the Kota Bharu-Gombak section, spanning 519 km, has been completed ahead of schedule. The project aims to provide a modern, efficient, and safer travel experience and transform Malaysia's transportation system. The first phase is expected to begin operations in January 2027.

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Transportation

Location

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Malaysia

City

Gombak

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Malaysia Sun

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Sector

Mass Transit, Rail

Article published date

2026-03-19

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