ECRL Route Overview (East to West)
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East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Route Overview
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is a 665-kilometer railway network designed to bridge Malaysia’s east and west coasts, significantly enhancing regional connectivity across Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Selangor. Traversing both rural landscapes and urban centers, the ECRL is engineered to support both passenger and freight transport, while also driving economic development along its corridor.
Kelantan
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Starting Point: Kota Bharu
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Pasir Puteh
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Terengganu
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Jerteh
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Bandar Permaisuri
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Kuala Terengganu
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Dungun
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Kemasik
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Chukai
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Pahang
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Cherating
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Kuantan Port City
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Kota SAS
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Paya Besar
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Maran
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Temerloh
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Bentong
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Selangor
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Gombak Integrated Terminal
Connected to LRT/MRT in Greater Kuala Lumpur
West Coast Extension (Phase 2: Gombak → Port Klang)
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Serendah
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Puncak Alam
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Kapar
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Terminus: Port Klang
Key national logistics and shipping hub
Route Alignment: East to West
The ECRL begins in Kota Bharu, Kelantan—planned as a major transportation hub in the country’s northeast. The alignment then continues southwest through Pasir Puteh, improving accessibility to southern Kelantan.
Upon entering Terengganu, the railway passes through several key coastal towns. Major stations along this stretch include: